Somerset Palace Seoul
7, Yulgok-Ro 2-Gil, Jongno-Gu, Seoul 03143 South Korea
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Located in downtown Seoul beside Gyeongbok Palace, Somerset Palace is in the heart of city's business and financial districts. Somerset Palace offers a tranquil environment, beautiful gardens, a rooftop swimming pool and great city views. Several embassies and offices of multinational companies are nearby.
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7, Yulgok-Ro 2-Gil, Jongno-Gu, Seoul 03143 South Korea
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I stayed here twice in March 2023. Both times for 1 week. The staff looked after my luggage for me while I traveled around Korea. The housekeeping was fantastic. Very attentive. Reception staff very helpful, wrote me a note in korean so I could communicate with post office. The breakfast and staff in dining room are also great. Love the location and room size plus amenities. Had everything I needed and with the local convenience stores so close, nothing was a problem. There are many great areas in Seoul but I can't imagine staying anywhere else when I revisit - hopefully next year. Thank you again for being so welcoming and looking after me so well. The only thing I'd want extra would be an early check in.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Have the breakfast!!!
It's so good.
I didn't have it at all the 1st time I stayed.
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Tarenalee, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Your compliments inspire us to continually provide and improve the level of service that residents have come to expect. Once again, thank you for making us as one of your preferred accommodation choices. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim Guest Service Manager
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I expected this place to be good, but it exceeded my expectations so I am writing a review. I plan to stay here again in the future. I traveled in April 2023 and was with my 15 year old daughter. Our first time in Korea. Bottom line, this is a clean, spacious (for the 2 bed executive apartment), convenient place that I would happily stay at in again . Location: wonderful. Right near Insadong and walking distance from Gyeongbokgong palace. It's a quiet location. It's worthwhile to note that Insadong does shut down earlier (around 8) so if you want to be a stone's throw from nightlife and restaurants that open later, this may be a little more inconvenient. Walking distance areas with plenty of restaurants open later (maybe a 15 min walk?) From the airport, you can take a bus straight to Anguk bus station (Metro there too). Bus fares are about 17000 won. It's less than a 5 min walk to hotel. For the less adventurous eater (like my daughter) there is a subway sandwich right around the corner. Also a good local sandwich shop (called El Sandwich) nearby. Amenities/Service/Room. Check in was easy, staff speak English perfectly well and were very kind. Breakfast was included in our rate and served from around 6:30-10 each day (times vary on weekdays and weekends) and offered plenty of options, including an espresso machine that did solid americanos. We were there during US spring break period, and the hotel seemed to have a lot of guests, but we only waited for a few minutes one day to get into the breakfast room (we arrived after 8am). The rest of the days, we breezed in, but likely because we got there after 7am. If you are a breakfast eater, I HIGHLY recommend you get a rate that includes breakfast. Korea isn't big on the breakfast thing, and many places don't get going until 10 or 11am. You might be able to get a coffee and a pastry somewhere, but I like a savory breakfast, so the hotel breakfast was wonderful. Both Korean and American offerings. We did the 2 bedroom executive suite and were pleasantly surprised with the wonderful view of jogyesa temple and Namsan tower in the distance. As we were on the top (18th) floor, my guess is not every room has views as this hotel is adjacent to another tall building. Also the 18th floor meant more time waiting/being in the elevator. The room was serviced every day, and they gave 2 bottles of water. A pack of detergent was included in the kitchenette for the washing machine (no dryer), which was WONDERFUL to use because we were there for a week. Drying line over the bathtub was nice too. We did not use the kitchen except for the fridge but there is a stove, microwave, and kettle. The apartment was far bigger than I expected. It's worth noting that one of the rooms was way bigger than the smaller one, which had no windows and could be a little stuffy. AC/mini splits were in the master bedroom and living space. I had to ask for a remote as it wasn't in the room, but they came up right away, and then we had climate control for our entire stay. Other notes: Full size towels. I read after the fact that many Korean accommodations have tiny towels. Not the case here. Also no toothpaste or toothbrush offered, which I wouldn't have even noticed or cared, except there was a sign in the bathroom that pointed this out. There is a safe in the room that we did not use. Comforter and pillows were comfy, but they only give you one pillow per spot on the bed, which is fine unless you are my daughter and me who like to sleep with 2 each (we had 3, but no big deal). Bed was on the firm side but I slept very comfortably. The room itself isn't luxurious. It's pretty spartan actually but is clean. I didn't take any pictures of the room, but as long as you don't want plush couches and fluffy duvets, you'll be fine. No issue with wifi, but note that it was unsecured. We did not try the onsite restaurants as one was an italian place and the other dimsum. We were in Korea to have Korean food! My guess is your mileage may vary depending on the room you get, but we loved ours. It was such a good experience that I will stay here again for my next Korea trip. It just had everything that was important to me (comfortable bed, roomy, good wifi, breakfast, laundry so we could pack light, location, and AC.) Thank you Somerset for a lovely stay!! …
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Responded 19 Apr 2023
Dear Journeysolo, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Your detailed information about our property and heartfelt words motivates us to further improve our commitment to delivering good service. Once again, thank you for your valued patronage. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim Guest Service Manager
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Stayed here last week Overall rooms fantastic nice and clean staff very friendly and polite and helpful breakfast brilliant will definitely be back in the future just perfect location for palace and shopping but you can get anywhere in a taxi which I found to be reasonably cheap
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Underground parking
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Response from Bae Eddie, 게스트 서비스/프런트 오피스 at Somerset Palace Seoul
Responded 19 Sep 2022
Dear cevans1970, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. At the same time, we are happy to have met your expectations in service and quality standards. Your compliments inspire us to continually provide and improve the level of service that residents have come to expect. Once again, thank you for your valued patronage. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim Guest Service Manager
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It’s a little different every time I visit, Overall satisfied residence. There may be a noise problem. Ask for service at check-in. Then do it. There is a box voucher for the chef of Shanghai Palace. This is absolutely not recommended. The restaurant, not the residence, can make you feel bad.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from 배 기범, 제너럴 매니저 at Somerset Palace Seoul
Responded 27 Dec 2020
Dear tour809581112, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to hear that you are satisfied with our service. At the same time, we are sorry for your unpleasant experience about the Chef Box Promotion. I will share your comment with the restaurant for them to seek the ways to satisfy the expectations of our residents. Once again, thank you for your valued patronage. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim Guest Service Manager
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i would highly recommend this hotel. very clean and spacious room with friendly staff. close to kwanghwamoon station (10minute walk) . it also very close to the korean traditional palaces which are very beautiful
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Response from 배 기범, 제너럴 매니저 at Somerset Palace Seoul
Responded 26 Nov 2020
Dear HyoungK3, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. At the same time, we are happy to have met your expectations in service and quality standards. Receiving such positive feedback from our residents motivates us to further improve our commitment to delivering good service. Once again, thank you for your valued patronage. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim Guest Service Manager
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I stayed here for 6 weeks, August 20-October 1, 2020, after completing a 2-week quarantine elsewhere. I stayed in Seoul for 3 weeks in 2014, 3 weeks in 2016, and 6 weeks in 2018, in Gangnam, and all over the city. This time I quickly decided if I ever invited friends to visit, I would insist they stay here at the Somerset Palace first, and really nowhere else ever. The main plus is the location - across from the palace, 3 blocks from the US embassy, in a very upscale area, that is quiet, safe, and near beautiful Insadong and Samcheong-ro. This is a residence hotel, and wealthy people have booked the 18th floor rooms for months and years, it is that desirable. It is a 1-block walk to attractive and fun Insadong, A friend with me in 2018 told me "One thing I have learned about Korea is there is a heck of a lot of money here," and that is the feeling one gets staying here, and walking in the neighborhood around here. The view from my room, 1617, is I think the best in all South Korea! Great upscale pizza restaurant on the first floor, beautiful outside courtyard, and a 24-hour GS-25 store. …
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from 배 기범, 제너럴 매니저 at Somerset Palace Seoul
Responded 13 Oct 2020
Dear Seth W, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. At the same time, we are happy to have met your expectations in service and quality standards. Receiving such positive feedback from our residents motivates us to further improve our commitment to delivering good service. Once again, thank you for your valued patronage. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim Guest Service Manager
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This hotel is located right in front of Kyeonbok Palace, a famous spot in Seoul and the presidential residence is about 15 minutes walk. You can also find many places to eat and drink in the vicinity, too. The room is spacious and the breakfast is good. If you can put up with somewhat unkind staff, it is quite a good choice for a short stay.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from R452QY_, 매니저 at Somerset Palace Seoul
Responded 13 Apr 2020
Dear topdori55, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our property. At the same time, we are sorry if we could not make your stay more comfortable with our service attitude. Your feedback will be shared with the team members to look into and we will make our improvement efforts to provide excellent service to our residents. Once again, thank you for your valued patronage. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim Guest Service Manager
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Somerset Palace in Seoul is located in a very convenient location and close to all the big shopping areas but unfortunately the rooms lack the comfort of simpler apartments in the same area for more or less the same money.
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip: Not modern enough for the money.
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Responded 16 Mar 2020
Dear Tour643771, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. I noticed that we failed to meet your expectations in certain aspect of your recent stay with us. After review of your concerns, I offer you my apologies for having failed to give you the service all our residents expect. Since we are constantly looking at ways to improve our service, I will share your feedback with the Management and focus our efforts to seek improvements in the comfort of the apartment. Once again, thank you for your valued patronage. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim Guest Service Manager
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Reasonably priced accommodation, clean and comfortable rooms, central position in Seoul, good breakfast included with a variety of eastern and western foods, easy access to shopping, restaurants, tourist attractions and transport, great internet service.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Some rooms have great views, such as nearby historic sites, while others face adjacent office...
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Responded 10 Feb 2020
Dear B3355WHian, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It is always encouraging for us to learn that our residents are satisfied with our service. Once again, thank you for your valued patronage. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim Guest Service Manager
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the location I could go everywhere by transformations, rooms's view I stayed 17th floor could see the place and around Seoul, clean room , a big size room, playing room in second floor for residences everything was perfact!!
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: I stayed one bedroom and living room type and there had everything I needed
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Response from R452QY_, 매니저 at Somerset Palace Seoul
Responded 5 Jan 2020
Dear 197hyunju, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. It is always encouraging for us to learn that our residents are satisfied with our service. Once again, thank you for your valued patronage. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim Guest Service Manager
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PRICE RANGE
US$139 - US$191 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
South KoreaSeoulGwanghwamun / Jongno / Jongno 1.2.3.4 ga-dong / Jongno-gu
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Palace Seoul
Which popular attractions are close to Somerset Palace Seoul?
Nearby attractions include Jogyesa Temple (0.2 km), Insadong (0.3 km), and Gwanghwamun Gate (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Somerset Palace Seoul?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Somerset Palace Seoul?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Somerset Palace Seoul?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Somerset Palace Seoul?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Somerset Palace Seoul?
Conveniently located restaurants include 853, Gwanghwamun Ichungjib, and Insadong Garlic Bossam.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Somerset Palace Seoul?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Does Somerset Palace Seoul have airport transportation?
Yes, Somerset Palace Seoul offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Somerset Palace Seoul?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Somerset Palace Seoul offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and conference facilities.
Are there any historical sites close to Somerset Palace Seoul?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace (0.6 km), Changdeokgung Palace (1.1 km), and Deoksugung (1.2 km).