Rian Hotel

The location was good as the Jongno 3-ga subway station, which is an interchange for 3 lines, is only a 2-minute walk away. The exit was one of the few at the station with an elevator, so that was helpful as there are many stairs in a Korean subway station. The room was not exceptional in any sense, but functional and clean.

The deluxe room had 3 separate rooms for the toilet, shower and bath, which seem quite a waste of space. Room could be brighter - too dim for my liking.

Everything was good, value for money. However, the window in the shower booth does not cover lights, you cannnot sleep after sun goes up due to the light coming in the bed room

Everything was good, value for money. However, the window in the shower booth does not cover lights, you cannnot sleep after sun goes up due to the light coming in the bed room

The staff were always happy to help and answer any questions I had about the surrounding area and even transportation. Even when we had a problem with our bathroom they offered us a room change. The hotel is also in a great location being walking distance to 2 train stations. You are able to access the green, orange, dark blue and purple lines. This made it very easy to get around Seoul without having to transfer trains. CU convenience store is also right outside the hotel and a pork bbq. There are many food options around the hotel. It is also a 10 minute walk to Ikseondong and a 5 minute walk to Insadong. One station away from Anguk which has many popular cafes and restaurants. Gwangjang Market is also a 10minute walk.

The only thing that I didn't like was the heating in the room. (went in winter). The floors and the room were always extremely hot even after adjusting the floor settings. You cannot adjust the room temperature. I found myself having to turn the aircon on and have the window open (-5 degree) to keep the room cool.

We loved this hotel, specifically because the location was so close to everything, the alleys surrounding the hotel were filled with locals so you get a more authentic experience, and the hotel itself is really comfortable. The concierge were incredibly friendly, the bed was comfy, the room was huge by Asian hotel standards, and the area itself felt super safe.

There's nothing I didn't like per se. But Western travelers might not love the bathroom concept that's one open concept room. I loved it because it's pretty standard in Korea, and that's the experience I came for. Just buy some flip flops for the bathroom if it bothers you. I did notice a little bit of mildew around the sink that could use a little bit of a scrub.

the location was very convenient and in between two lines, so it makes it very accessible. night buses stops nearby, so no worries for coming back late at night. every day the staff give new towels and the place us quiet enough to have a good sleep.

make sure to be careful when coming back late at night as some people might get very drunk and streets from euljiro 3-ga might be very quiet. so do be very very careful, but it is still relatively safe from jongno 3-ga :)

The location is very good. Very close to the metro station and all the main attractions. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room comfortable. It was possible to use the roof garden of the hotel and the coffee/tea maker in the lobby.The immediate area is so-so, but there are plenty of attractions nearby, as well as many restaurants and bars. In the evenings there is a lively nightlife just a few blocks away.

The only problem I had was with the cleanliness in the room. Upon arrival there were hairs in the bathtub and the mirror was dirty. Also, the shower handset was damaged and could not be used.

Great hotel, comfortable room exactly as pictured.. staff were friendly and helpful. Metro station 3 minutes walk away, Authentic korean BBQ restaurant next door 17,000 Won per portion(150g) of pork belly with a bunch of sides. Convenience store 20 metres away. To get here from Incheon airport either bus 6002 get off at Jongno 3(17,000 won) or take AREX express train to seoul station and transfer to line 1 and go 3 stops to Jongno 3 station(exit 15) Go down the alley next to the pharmacy and follow it until you see the large hotel at the end on the right.

Stayed in February when it was below freezing outside but the room was too hot and you cant control your own thermostat. Options include turning on the air conditioning which seems ridiculous or opening windows. Not that big of a deal.

great

if plastic slippers are available that will be perfect

In our opinion this was the best area to stay in Seoul. The neighbourhood was full of restaurants and shops but still the hotel area was calm and quiet. The room was very big. Comfortable room, nice shower and even a bath tub. Due to covid they had no room cleaning but we had fresh towels every hanging on the door every morning. We had view to the N Seoul tower :)

The air conditioning blows straight to the bed so we had problems sleeping with it on and the room was hot.

Very well located small hotel situated right near a good metro line, traditional restaurants, the stream etc. Room was a reasonable size, clean, quiet with no noise from other guests or surrounds. Staff were helpful. Good place to stay if you are going to be out all day enjoying Seoul and want an accessible, pleasant and reasonably priced place to stay. We will stay here next time. Get the 6002 bus from Incheon or the train and change once to Jongno 3 Exit 14 or 15.

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