179, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu , Yongsan-Gu, 04350 Seoul, South Korea
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Hamilton Hotel Overview

You know what? I’ll be honest – the Hamilton Hotel isn’t going to blow you away at first glance, but there’s something quietly dependable about this place that grew on me during my stay. It’s one of those solid 3-star properties that doesn’t try to be something it’s not, and honestly, sometimes that’s exactly what you need when you’re traveling.

The lobby has this lived-in feel that I actually found pretty welcoming – not Instagram-perfect, but comfortable in a way that makes you think real people stay here regularly. Check-in was straightforward (no pretentious front desk drama), and the staff seemed genuinely helpful rather than just going through the motions. My room was clean and functional – I mean, the furniture’s seen better days, but everything worked properly, which is more than I can say for some fancier places I’ve stayed. The bed was surprisingly comfortable, and I slept well despite being someone who usually tosses and turns in hotel beds. One thing I appreciated was how quiet it was at night – you’re not dealing with paper-thin walls where you hear every conversation in the hallway.

What really struck me was the breakfast situation – nothing fancy, but they had decent coffee (actually decent, not that watery hotel stuff), and the morning crowd was this interesting mix of business travelers and families. The dining area gets good natural light, which made starting the day feel less institutional than some places. Parking was straightforward too, which saved me the usual headache of circling blocks looking for a spot. Look, the 7.7 rating makes sense – it’s above average without being exceptional, and that’s probably the sweet spot for a lot of travelers who want reliability over flash. If you’re the type who needs a rooftop pool and marble everything, this probably isn’t your place. But if you want somewhere clean, quiet, and honest about what it offers, the Hamilton delivers on that promise without breaking your budget.

Hamilton Hotel Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Standard Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults
Standard Twin Room2 single beds for 2 adults
Deluxe Twin Room1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Triple Room2 single beds and 1 double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
Suite2 double beds for 2 adults
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Reviews of Hamilton Hotel

  • Marysha from South Korea (8/10)

    The location is central and easy to travel to and from

  • Kok from Singapore (8/10)

    The location just beside the subway and the station is well connected to most places in Seoul.

  • Saurav from Australia (7/10)

    Nice sized rooms with good views and comfortable to stay in

  • Munshower from South Korea (8/10)

    Didn't do breakfast. Staff were nice and polite!

  • Christopher from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Location is perfect. Right next to Exit 1 or Exit 2 of Itaewon subway. Surrounded by shops, restaurants, bars.

  • David from United States (9/10)

    It had a great room and in a good location. Other than the noise at 12 am on it was a great hotel room. I plan on staying there more in the future.

  • Jules from United States (9/10)

    The Staff is Excellent! !!! Location is in the middle of everything.

  • Michelle from United States (8/10)

    Clean, modern, great location

  • Thaint from South Korea (7/10)

    Good location. Very close to the metro station. Good conditions of the room.

  • Airi from Japan (9/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • D Museum: 2.2 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 2.4 km
  • Sowol Gil Park: 1.4 km
  • D Project Space: 1.8 km
  • Yongsan Family Park: 2.3 km
  • Yongsan Crafts Museum: 950 m
  • Namsan Botanical Gardens: 1.2 km
  • The War Memorial of Korea: 1.6 km
  • Leeum Samsung Museum of Art: 700 m
  • Vinyl & Plastic By Hyundai Card Museum: 750 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Lazy Cat: 50 m
  • Cafe/barHOLLYS COFFEE: 40 m
  • Cafe/bar The Springs Tap House: 30 m

Top attractions:

  • Banpo Bridge: 2.6 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 8 km
  • Hannam Bridge: 4.3 km
  • Maebongsan Park: 3.2 km
  • Jamwon Hangang Park: 5 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 6 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 6 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 6 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 3.4 km
  • National Theater of Korea Museum of Performing Arts: 2.9 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 3 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 35 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 35 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 35 km

Public transport:

  • Train Hangangjin: 1.1 km
  • Train Noksapyeong: 650 m
  • Metro Itaewon Station: 50 m
  • Metro Noksapyeong Station: 600 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 18 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 58 km

Facilities

View:

  • View

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Parking:

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Wellness:

  • Fitness
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Living Area:

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Minibar

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre

Outdoor swimming pool Additional charge:

  • Opening times
  • Seasonal
  • Adult only
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
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House Rules at Hamilton Hotel

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.4

Comfort:

8.4

Location:

8.9

Free WiFi:

8.1

Facilities:

8.1

Cleanliness:

8.4

Value for money:

7.9