- Excellent location, just a few mins walk to City Hall Station. If you don’t want to take public transportation, it’s only round 20 mins walk to Myeong-dong (through underground subway in the station) and to Gyeobgbokgung Palace (it’s just located at the end of the road where the hotel is). - Koreans hotel is one of the drop-off and pick-up stops of the K-limousine, we get to the hotel easily with 2 kids (14 & 11) and 8 suitcases. - We stay in the deluxe family room, 2 double beds, comfortable enough. - There is self laundry service at the 22/F, very convenient. - Plenty of restaurants around. There is also a convenient store just down stairs. - Friendly staff. Gave us good recommendations of where to eat nearby according to our preferences.

Very convenient location in the heart of the city with multiple sites and restaurants within easy walking distance. Staff is very friendly. Room was large and bed was comfortable.

Although there have obviously been some upgrades, the facilities are still a bit dated. Very poor lighting in the room (no way to read in bed despite the pictures) and there are not easily accessible plugs to charge electronics by each side of the bed. Only way to turn lights on/off is by a console on one side of the bed. Only option for breakfast is the buffet which is a bit pricey. Unless you’re really hungry better option is Starbucks just around the corner.

Room was very spacious and clean (toilet comes with a bidet!). Although it looked a bit old, but it gives the antique feel and the facilities in the room are very updated. The airport bus 6701 drop-off and pick-up point is conveniently located right in front of the hotel. The hotel is in between City Hall Stn and Gwanghwamun Stn hence very convenient to get to other places. A lot of sightseeing places within walking distance (i.e Cheonggyecheon, Gwanghwamun Palace, Deoksugung Stone Walls). Hotel staff were also fluent in English and were very helpful in answering our queries.

The check-in counter is quite squeezy, can only serve about 2 - 3 guests at a time. May be crowded during holiday seasons, but we came during non-peak season, not many guests were checking in at the same time. The hotel lobby is also lacking of sofa seats. Didn't see any hotel attendant who could help to bring up our luggage. We had to bring up and down our luggage ourselves.

Location is near train station and walking distance to Deoksugung Palace and Myeongdong area. The reason that we booked this is because it has direct stop from the airport (6701 bus that stops right in front of the hotel). However, there were rallies during our stay therefore the roads in front of the hotel were blocked. The property itself is one of the oldest hotels in the city but the facilities were maintained well. Prices are ok, room is clean, breakfast buffet has a wide variety serving asian and western food. We have chosen the family room with kids' amenities and toys - which I highly recommend for family travellers with little kids to make them entertained.

Not that it is in the control of the hotel, but there were rallies in front of the hotel which can make guests feel uncomfortable.

Hotel Koreana is a long standing hotel located in central Seoul. Even though its interiors are aged here and there the rooms are quite well maintained and spacious enough. We could fit three big luggages without any problem and still have enough space to maneuver the room. The AC is working well and adjustable after one’s wish. The view from the rooms is also spectacular - you either look towards city hall or the Deoksogung Palace. Its main advantage is the prime location close to three subway lines (City Hall line 1, 2 and Gwanghwamun line 5) making it extremely easy to get almost anywhere in Seoul < 40 minutes. Additionally, you can easily walk to the central palaces, nearby areas such as Jongak / Jongno / Insa-Dong or take a stroll at Cheonggyecheon. We stayed here the second time and I would always recommend Hotel Koreana for a stay in Seoul.

All bathroom amenities within the older rooms are very low - especially the sink. Even for the average Korean this seems to be outdated. The safe could be a little bigger to fit larger items, e.g. a laptop. There is only one bedside table

Very close to Gyeongbokgung Palace , Gwanghwamun Plaza and Deoksugung Palace. Metro stop is just 400m away and connects you to any other places in Seoul. Direct bus to international airport is just in front of the door.

Nothing. Everything was ok.

Nice location, which allows you to walk to all key places around (Myeongdong, Insadong, Hanok Village, etc.). The rooms were of a good size and comfortable. Room amenities and cleanliness were good. It was easy to access eateries and convenience stores. On the weekend we were there, there was a protest (this area is a usual protest area), due to which vehicle movement was restricted towards the hotel. They don't allow the gym for ages below 16 years (for families with teens interested in the gym). No creamer or milk was provided for coffee, and no toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, creams, etc.; only soap, shampoo, and conditioner were provided) in the rooms. Overall, we had a very good stay and were happy with the hotel.

The location was very good. Easy walking distance to Myeongdong, the Cheonggyecheon stream with live entertainment at night, and the City Hall metro station (useful in getting around but also the meeting spot for our DMZ tour). The Seoul City bus tour (hop on hop off) and the airport limousine bus both depart from right outside the hotel. The area is especially interesting on Saturdays when the street welcomes more protesters. Many varied causes, passionate individuals and groups, but very orderly. The police are present and watchful. A fascinating side of the culture not evident during the work week. We also made use of the helpful concierge and a wine store in the lobby. The hotel offers access to a good fitness facility on site and a convenience store is right next door.

All was good.

Room was clean and looked like the carpet had recently been replaced. The location was terrific--you can walk to all the major tourist sites and two Metro stations are just a block away.

Originally the breakfast was offered on the second floor and was excellent and a good deal. After a couple of days, it was moved back to the newly renovated restaurant. The price went up and the quality went down--egg dishes had obviously been sitting out awhile when served the place was more crowded. I preferred the old location.

Strategic location, easy access to most of the public transportation to all Seoul tourist attraction. Near convenience store, cafe and restaurant to cater daily needs. Coin laundry also available with price of 16,000 KRW for washing, drying and detergent in total.

During my stay there were several occasions the road in front of the hotel were blocked due to mass protests. It create inconvenience as you need to walk for several hundred meters to get public transport or taxi although it is not the hotel's fault.