My first time traveling independently in Seoul, the biggest challenge was arranging hotel locations. This time, we planned to stay in two areas: Dongdaemun and Gangnam. The Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul was our first hotel. Anya shared her thoughts on its pricing and location. (🔎 Booking prices and accommodation reviews:agoda|booking.com|Trip|klook)
Quick overview: Basic introduction to Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul
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Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul opened with great fanfare in 2018. Formerly the ibis Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun, which opened in 2017, the hotel underwent renovations and rebranding, becoming the first Travelodge hotel in South Korea.
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Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul is a 20-story building with 242 rooms and 3 room types to choose from.
- Standard Double Room: 15㎡
- Standard Twin Room (two beds): 19㎡
- Standard Triple Room: 19㎡
Ibis is an affordable brand under the Accor Hotel Group. The route of the hotel is similar to that of Japanese business hotels. It has a comfortable and comfortable accommodation environment. Compared with other brands, the room space is smaller. Of course, the room rate is cheaper.Therefore, considering the quality of sleep for two people, Anya ordered the Standard Twin Room (two beds) to avoid turning over and over at night and affecting Wendy's sleep. He is a tour guide...you have to take a good rest before you can take us through.
We entered the room at night. Thanks to the staff at the counter for arranging non-smoking rooms on high floors according to the requirements in the order. When we opened the door and entered, the newly opened hotel is indeed decorated with novelty, but the size of the space is beyond expectation, compared to the previous Ibis in Hua Hin, Thailand Big!Very good value for this price.Not only the hardware equipment is complete, the bedroom and bathroom space are isolated through sliding doors, but the bathroom and toilet are independent, and there is an open wardrobe next to the door. It is directly recommended to my sisters. If you travel to Seoul in the future, you can come if you are on a limited budget. Stay in this hotel.
Although the weather was a bit chilly, we still needed some air conditioning. The hotel's central air conditioning system couldn't be adjusted, so it might only be turned on in the summer! We had to open the windows to let the cool air in. Pregnant women, like two people's combined body temperatures, are very sensitive to heat. Choosing a bed near a window provided a comfortable coolness. The bed was a bit small for us, but generally, it was fine. If you need a queen-size bed, I wouldn't recommend this hotel. (🔎 Booking prices and accommodation reviews:agoda|booking.com|Trip|klook)
▲ We did not pair it with breakfast, but it can also be purchased at the coffee shop on the first floor.
How to get there? Transportation information and surroundings of Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul
Incheon Airport can choose to take the airport subway or airport bus when entering the city. Originally Wendy wanted to take the airport subway and transfer to Gongdeok Station to subway No. 5 to #536 Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station. I ran around with my luggage, so I switched to airport bus.Outside Incheon Airport, you can take Airport Bus No. 6001 and drive all the way to the hotel Seoul Baiton Dongdaemun Hotel. Get off at this bus stop and walk to the hotel within 3 to 5 minutes. Therefore, for readers, You can make good use of the airport bus service and take the bus all the way to the hotel in comfort.
There are 7-11 supermarkets in the same direction as the hotel, and GS25 supermarkets diagonally opposite. When checking in, some tenants will go to the supermarket to buy snacks and snacks by themselves. This is quite convenient.And the next morning, I was going to Gwangjang Market. It was about 800 meters and 10 minutes on foot from the hotel (the pink line on the map), but Wendy took me to eat Isaac Toast & Coffee's signature grilled toast, and went through the alleys. When you reach the market (red line), it will be up to the readers to plan the itinerary.
▲ The red line marked on the map is the route from the bus stop to the hotel on foot.
▲ Two walking routes from the hotel to Gwangjang Market.
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Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul opened for soft opening in 2016, with renovations completed in early 2017. There's not much to fault about the accommodations, and I personally think it's a great choice for those who want to save on their accommodation budget and spend it on itineraries, food, or shopping. Since you'll likely be playing late at night before arriving at the hotel, and accommodations are only for eight hours a night, you might want to look for one of the newly opened business hotels.
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Travelogue's rating of Travelodge Dongdaemun Seoul
- Overall satisfaction: ★★★★☆
- Hotel facilities: ★★★★☆
- Service staff: ★★★★☆
- Dining Quality (Breakfast Included Experience):- (Breakfast not ordered)
- Transportation convenience: ★★★★☆ (rated based on proximity to MRT stations)
- Hotel price CP value: ★★★★☆
Accommodation Information:
- Time: 2017.04.02 (one night)
- Room type: Standard Twin Room (two beds)
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