Old room furniture and carpet. Seems like early 70s style. Wooden console in headboard must have been out of order for years. It was a relic. Some of the furniture seemed so old that it did not seem cleanable although the bed and sheets were clean. No iron available in the hotel ( not just the room). No internet available... More

Stayed at the hotel for 4 nights on a business trip. As other reviewer mentioned, location is convenient with many restaurants, convenient stores and coffee shops nearby. About the hotel room: - Air condition didn't work at all. Tried fixing it but the room remained to be humid and hot. - Poor lighting. It's old, dark and smelly (cigarette smoke).... More

The Rex Hotel is central to many of Seoul's highlights including N Seoul Tower (10 minute walk to lift), Namdaemun Markets (across road, 5 minute walk), Seoul P.O. (10 min walk) and Myeungdong shopping area (15 minute walk). There is also a subway station 5 minutes fom the front door. Service was excellent with the manager approachable on any issue... More

Pro: Location: is awesome as u are just 1 stop away from seoul station and walking distance to namedum and taxi stand nearby. Rate: v. affordable for the gd location. Any food nearby: Plenty Room: V. normal. Nothing unpleasant but nothing to rant about. THe other reviewers did mention that the toilet has strong detergent smell. It is TRUE. Check... More

this was my second trip to Seoul the first time i stayed in Gangnam gu this time in Jung gu (where Rex hotel is located) Rex hotel is not a luxury hotel but it offers a lot GREAT LOCATION! - just a few meters from a taxi stand and subway - just a few meters from (just across!) Shinsegae Department... More

Along with 16 colleagues, I stayed at the Rex hotel from the 9th April for about a week. Very close to great markets and about a $5 AUD trip to the craft areas of Insadong. There was a handy general shop close to the front entrance for milk etc and with a short stroll you arrived at the post office..... More