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gleam house

Seoul, South Korea Seoul City Hotel
9.3
Exceptional Based on 3 reviews
Check-in 15:00 Free cancellation
4 stars Official rating
9.3/10 Exceptional
1.3 km Nearest metro
48 h Free cancellation
About this stay

Your Seoul Retreat

I’ll be honest – I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Gleam House, but this 4-star spot completely caught me off guard in the best way possible. You know how some places just have that feeling the moment you walk in? That’s exactly what happened here. The lobby has this warm, understated elegance that doesn’t scream “look at me” but somehow makes you feel like you’ve discovered something special.

What really impressed me was how thoughtfully everything’s been put together. The rooms are actually spacious – and I mean genuinely spacious, not that cramped “cozy” nonsense you sometimes get. The beds are properly comfortable (I’m picky about this stuff), and honestly, the shower pressure was fantastic. Little things like that matter when you’re trying to wake up in the morning, you know? The staff seemed to genuinely care about making sure everything was right, which is refreshing. I had a small issue with the room key not working properly on my second day, and they sorted it out immediately – no eye rolls or sighs, just quick problem-solving.

The common areas are where Gleam House really shines though. There’s this lovely lounge area that’s perfect for working on your laptop or just sitting with a coffee and actually relaxing. I spent quite a bit of time there in the evenings, and it never felt crowded or stuffy. The lighting is spot-on – warm enough to feel comfortable but bright enough to read without squinting. You can tell someone really thought about how people would actually use these spaces. The restaurant serves solid food too, nothing revolutionary but well-executed classics that hit the spot after a long day of exploring. Their breakfast spread is particularly good – fresh pastries, decent coffee, and they don’t rush you out the door.

What really sets this place apart is the attention to detail and that 9.3 rating definitely feels earned. The housekeeping is meticulous without being intrusive, the Wi-Fi actually works properly throughout the building, and the whole place has this quiet, peaceful vibe that makes you want to extend your stay. I mean, it’s not the flashiest hotel you’ll ever see, but sometimes that’s exactly what you want – somewhere that just does everything well without making a big show of it. If you’re looking for a place that delivers on comfort and service without any pretense, Gleam House is definitely worth considering.

Where you'll stay

Rooms & Suites

1 room type to choose from

What's included

Hotel Amenities

52 facilities across 14 categories

All categories

Shops

1
  • Minimarket on site

Bedroom

3
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Dressing room

Kitchen

8
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom

7
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

2
  • Dining area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

1
  • Coffee house on site

Accessibility

2
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous

8
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View

1
  • View

Room Amenities

6
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Fan

Languages spoken

2
  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security

7
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology

3
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Building characteristics

1
  • Private apartment in building
What guests are saying

Guest Reviews

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Miki Japan
9

アクセスも良く駅からとても近くて、景色もとても良く、そして部屋の雰囲気もとても良くて快適に過ごせました。

포클 South Korea
9.3

후기가 없어서 조금 걱정하긴 했는데 막상 가보니 위치도 좋고 시설도 너무 깔끔하고, 고층이라 뷰도 좋았습니다. 그리고 필요사항도 사전에 다 연락해주시고 질문하면 대응도 빨리 해주셨습니다. 입실이 3시라고 되어 있는데 얼리체크인 요청드렸을때 조금이라도 빨리 입실 되게끔 해주셨어요.
리뷰를 안쓰는 편이라 리뷰용 사진도 안남겼지만 리뷰까지 쓰게 되네요. 아파트형 숙박은 처음인데 너무 만족했습니다.

Johnathan United States
9
Where you'll be

Location & Surroundings

용산구 만리재로 202, Yongsan-Gu, 04300 Seoul, South Korea

District Seoul, South Korea

What's Nearby

What's nearby:

  • Rice Museum1.5 km
  • Seoullo 7017300 m
  • Hyochang Park1.8 km
  • Seosomun Park600 m
  • Dokdo Museum Seoul850 m
  • Agricultural Museum1.6 km
  • Seoul Museum of Art1.5 km
  • Culture Station Seoul 2841.3 km
  • Bank of Korea Money Museum1.6 km
  • Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum1.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Cafe Gio300 m
  • Cafe/bar Dunkin' Donuts1.3 km

Top attractions:

  • Seoul Plaza1.8 km
  • COEX Aquarium12 km
  • N Seoul Tower3.6 km
  • Deoksugung Palace1.9 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace4.1 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace3.3 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace5 km
  • Korea Postage Stamp Museum1.8 km
  • The National Museum of Korea5 km
  • National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung2 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park2.2 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 234 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 434 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 534 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Seoul1.3 km
  • Metro Chungjeongno850 m
  • Train Seoul Station500 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport17 km
  • Incheon International Airport56 km
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