Hotel the Designers Seoul Station

Great hotel. We loved it. We definitely recommend it to anyone staying in Seoul. It was so convenient because of its location next to the train station (exit 10).

*THERE IS NO SUCH THINGS OF BEST HOTEL/PLAN IN ANY TRIP, there is only hotel/plan which suit you.* I choose hotel designer due to its very last min spontaneous trip to fix for two (with a 10yo) mean no nightlife , no happening place. Hotel designer seoul is 1 station after seoul which i felt it is fine . The station less crowd, its in a quite neighborhood with food/cafe/convenient store around . The subway station with lift which mean every trip back to hotel there is less grumpy for the kid for climb the stairs bck to the hotel, happy kid = happy mom. If you can walk within 10-20mins u shall can reach seoul station areas too but we didnt as its our first winter trip with -7’c. We do not want to get ourself caught in cold so basically we just take train. Buy the 3days weather card from Convenient store cost 6000w & upload 10k won for 3days unlimited train around the seoul for bus and train which is worth as whichever train station u missed , in and out you will no need to worry about the balance you have to top up. Back to the hotel itself, we got the premium room. Which can accomodate for 3pax . Come with a huge bathtub with jaguzzi which we didnt use 😅 Abit dim for the light. If we open the curtain the building opposite can be see thru , at first they gave us 3rd floor and we request for higher. If any floor higher than 15th shall can see very nice view of namsan tower . And we only to find the nice cafe which gave 40% off for the hotel guest which we shall notice it earlier . The cafe is comfy . The convenient store gs25 and c u mart right opposite the road does safe us for any convenient meal. But each trip cost us 30000won 🤣 its aint cheap tho. But the kid preference , once again happy kid = happy mom. We found next door room with white interior look brighter and more suit for family instead black suitable for couples 🤣 Anyhow, the price for the year end holiday during the peak season week, there is no complain. Will i be back ? Yes its cheaper during the normal days i think.

The hotel is right at the exit if Sookmyung Station. Our luggages were kept in the luggage storage room as we were there before the check-in time. Concierge staff are very helpful. The hotel room is accessible via the room card. The suite room at level 20 only has 2 units. Very spacious room complete with seoarate toilet and bathroom. Wash basins are beside them. There is a bathtub which is facing the Namsan Tower and Seoul Station. Great sunset and sunrise view. There are sofas, a single-seater, tall fridge, dining table, 2 TV screens and 2 aircons. Personal amenities such as bedroom slippers can be purchased at the vending machine at level 1. Guests enjoy 20% discount for drinks at the Onhwa Lounge.

The location is 1 station away from Seoul and quite convenient. Few steps from Sookmyung Women's Univ station with elevator. Only thing is nothing much around the hotel area. Disappointed that the Sauna is meant for Men's only. With ice and water dispenser, washing machine and dryer and also microwave with a pantry area..not to forget for fitness fanatic, there's also a gym all located at B2 . Well recommended...if you don't mind to have less busy area around hotel.

Lovely hotel with big rooms next to subway exit with convenience store next door. Lovely polite and helpful staff really made guests feel welcome. Very clean room with complimentary water each day and fresh towels left if room service not required. Subway 1 stop from Seoul station line 4. Would have given 5* but room too hot and very noisy with window open, but otherwise a great hotel.

Clean and comfortable room. Super convenient as the hotel is right by the subway exit and about 15mins away to Myeongdong