Sotetsu Hotels The Splaisir Seoul Myeongdong

Quirky lobby. Nice space alloted for baggage storage . Many seats for those waiting for their ride share drivers. Location looks strategic but actually heart and soul of Myeongdong still a far reach it is not stones throw but a relaxed 10 minutes walk. Rooms not typical in design. Lots of updated design. Smart Tv and automated bidet available. No Nespresso machine which is norm in majority of Korean hotels . Outside the hotel is a 24 hr convenience store , typical of many Korean and Japanese hospitality set up. Breakfast buffet respectable, more of canteen like however. Staff are very polite, and eager to serve.

Outstanding Hotel Experience – Highly Recommended! I had an absolutely amazing stay at this hotel and cannot recommend it enough! From the moment I arrived, the staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome and cared for. Their kindness, warmth, and exceptional level of service truly made a lasting impression. The hotel itself is beautiful and impeccably maintained. Everything was spotlessly clean, and all the facilities were excellent, modern, and very useful throughout my stay. My room was spacious, comfortable, and well-designed – a perfect place to relax after a long day. Breakfast was another highlight – delicious, fresh, and very diverse, with something for every taste. But most of all, it was the incredible team that made this stay unforgettable. Every single staff member I encountered was thoughtful, attentive, and genuinely friendly. It's rare to come across such exceptional service and hospitality. I would gladly return and recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a memorable and comfortable stay.

The hotel is located at very quiet location (private street) but easy access to Myeongdong or City hall train station. There are a lot of restaurants surrounding and convenient stores (emart & 7-11). There is twosome and ediya nearby too. The hotel room size is comfortable and spacious. The room has bathtubs, shower area and toilet all partition properly. The only downside is the pillows are too soft and I have to stack 3 together. The room comes with air purify and aircon is cold enough for the summer weather. Overall satisfy with the stay and will consider coming back again.

I stayed at this hotel for a week and found it a useful base for tourist activities throughout the city.||The location of this hotel is pretty good, being a few minutes walk from stations on 3 separate subway lines, and there is an airport bus stop almost at the door. Reception was staffed 24 hours which was a relief when a delayed flight saw me arrive at 2am. Streets to the west provide a number of restaurants and cafes if you want to eat nearby, and the large Namdaemun Market is across the road. Be aware that this hotel is a few hundred metres from the main Myeong-Dong area but a short bus or subway ride, or 15min walk, will get you there. In addition it's not far to travel to major attractions of northern Seoul.||My room was well equipped. Two design gripes - the shower design meant that it was almost inevitable you would flood a 'gutter' area around the lip of the bath; and the only seating provided in the room proper was a long bench behind an immovable desk. As a solo traveller this was OK but couples in particular might find it difficult. And a third - the bed placement was some distance from the principal light switches on the headboard meaning I had to get out of bed to use them - I suspect the placement works when the room has twin beds but didn't for a queen bed.||I was also puzzled why my linen wasn't changed when I asked my room to be made up - then realised belatedly there were detailed instructions on this on a card I hadn't read properly when I arrived dead-tired at 2am. That's really my fault but do make sure you read the instructions and don't expect a linen change unless you specifically request one.||The hotel offered a lavish buffet breakfast that catered for western, Japanese and Korean tastes at a reasonable price, if you don't want to find your breakfast elsewhere. There is also a vending/recharge machine for the WOWpass if you want to use this.||The hotel seemed constantly bustling, with the reception busy at all hours. A little incongrous, though very popular, was the large display of characters from Line Friends which greet you as you enter - and if you're a fan, there is a floor full of themed rooms themed after these guys.

kids ball pit in the suite was AMAZING! warm welcome from the greeter (male) and encouraged our kids to play the spin the wheel game which made them happy. Maybe best gesture i have seen in seoul was upon our arrival. We were a few hours early from our check in time and the front desk noticed our 2 young children and made the best effort to check us in! Early check in was offered without being asked as they were assertive and focused on the important part which is the guest experience. A+++

Highly recommended if u r looking for great service. Five of us booked to stay 5 nights with the hotel 29/6-4/7/25. Staff around the reception area were always friendly and helpful. We are writing to especially complement Lee Byeong Chul a waiter with the BST Restaurant. He is alert and attentive and renders first class service. On 30/6/25 morning there was a slight accident with spilling and Lee Byeong Chul was very quick to provide napkins and wet wipes. And when my daughter became sick, he was again patiently helping us with the mess. We are so impressed by him and are very grateful to his kindness. Thank you, Lee Byeong Chul.

A conveniently located hotel. Just 20 mins walk from Seoul station and 12 mins walk to Myeongdong street shopping and food. City Hall train station is also just 8mins walk. Easily accessible to a couple attractions via train. The rooms are clean. We got a free upgrade to executive rooms during our stay and we were very pleased with the service. There are also lockers available to keep luggage after checkout if necessary. Similar standards to the ones I stayed in Japan.

Very friendly and service minded staff who speak fluent English. Whenever we had some issues, they would help us immediately. The communication before our stay was so fast and great; they helped us to select the best possible room for our family. The location was also really great, just 750 meters from the Myeongdong night market with shops and restaurants open until midnight or longer. Lots of busses leave straight to Seoul Station right behind the hotel (190 m) and the metro stop, City Hall, is just a few minutes walk away (630 m). Many other great important points like extremely good sound proofed walls! We did not hear our neighbours at all, and this is the single most important thing to us when travelling. If we don't get proper sleep, the rest of the vacation doesn't matter! I honestly don't understand how they managed that because the hotel seemed busy but somehow no noise. Perhaps they spread out their guests on all floors and every second room to make a sound proof buffer? The beds are great and wide (we had twin single beds of at least 100 cm each). They have a good breakfast buffet with both western and Asian items (including greek yoghurt), and plenty of items to choose from, including instant noodles machines which were surprisingly popular, and a cook who made eggs for you. The buffet was well managed with rarely empty bowls and plates. Also the little things were awesome, like the official theme Line Friends collab, and a very strong ventilation in the shower which means you don't steam up the bathroom during a shower, and heat in the toilet seat and soft flush with a push of a button that doesn't wake up everyone nearby. They also have free water bottles and free skin care products every single day! This is honestly such a great place, I cannot believe our luck that we found it, and we will stay with them again next time for sure!! I am actually not sure if I should leave this review because I don't want it to be too popular so we cannot stay here next time ;) Book directly from their website, it's a lot cheaper than through 3rd parties. The only "negative" thing I want to mention is that there is only one narrow (35 cm) small mirror in the bathroom with very poor light in only one side (!), so if two ladies live together and both apply makeup, this will be a challenge. Also, note that the bathroom has glass walls all around and are a little see-through, so perhaps not the most optimal for a romantic stay But these are minor details and cannot cancel all the positive sides about this hotel! We loved the location, the staff, the quiet (!!) and our room (executive twin) - 10 stars from here.