Hotel Gracery Seoul
Your Seoul Retreat
You know what caught me off guard about Hotel Gracery Seoul? The moment you walk into the lobby, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually thought about how travelers feel after a long flight or train ride. I mean, the lighting isn’t harsh like so many hotels do – it’s warm and honestly makes you want to just sink into one of those oversized chairs they’ve got scattered around.
The 4-star rating feels spot-on here. They’re not trying to be the fanciest place in Seoul, but everything works exactly like it should. The rooms are what I’d call thoughtfully compact – you’re not swimming in space, but there’s a logic to how everything’s arranged that makes sense when you’re actually living in it for a few days. The beds are properly firm (thank goodness), and I actually slept well, which doesn’t always happen when I travel. What really impressed me was the attention to small stuff – like, the shower pressure is legitimately good, and the blackout curtains actually block out light completely. You’d be surprised how many places mess up these basics.
The 8.7 rating from other guests makes total sense once you’ve stayed here. The staff genuinely seems to care about solving problems rather than just being polite, which goes a long way when you’re figuring out a new city. They’ll actually give you directions that make sense instead of just pointing vaguely down the street. The breakfast situation is solid – not mind-blowing, but there’s enough variety that you won’t get bored if you’re staying for several days, and they do this really good job with both Korean and international options without making either feel like an afterthought. I found myself looking forward to the morning coffee ritual they’ve got going on – there’s something satisfying about starting your Seoul exploration properly caffeinated. Honestly, this place strikes that sweet spot where you feel comfortable coming back after a day of walking around the city, but you’re not paying for a bunch of amenities you’ll never use. It’s the kind of hotel that just works, you know?
Rooms & Suites
10 room types to choose from
Standard Double Room - 11th - 16th Floor with Bath - Parking included
2 adults, 1 childDeluxe Twin Room with Bath - Parking included
2 adults, 1 childTriple Room with Bath - Parking included
3 adults, 1 childStandard Double Room (11th - 16th Floor) - Not Included Parking Fee
2 adults, 1 childTriple Room - Not Included Parking Fee
3 adults, 1 childSuperior Double Room - 17th - 20th Floor - Parking included
2 adults, 1 childSuperior Double Room (17th -20th floor) - Not Included Parking Fee
2 adults, 1 childStandard Double Room - Long Stay - 1 time Make Up Room per week - Not Included Parking Fee
2 adultsDeluxe Twin Room - Not Included Parking Fee
2 adults, 1 childRun of House (Randomly assigned upon check-in)
2 adultsHotel Amenities
68 facilities across 16 categories
Most popular
- Air conditioning
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Concierge
- 24h reception
- Pet friendly
- Flat-screen TV
All categories
Bedroom
3- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
General
14- Minimarket on site
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Carpeted
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
Kitchen
2- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Parking
2- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Bathroom
11- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Activities
1- Hot tub
Living Area
1- Sofa
Food & Drink
1- Restaurant
Accessibility
6- Auditory guidance
- Visual aids: Braille
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Room Amenities
2- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken
3- English
- Japanese
- Korean
Cleaning services
2- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
Safety & security
8- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology
5- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Reception services
5- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities
2- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
Guest Reviews
Loved everything about this hotel! The view from my room was amazing - I could see the palace! The design of the room was very comfortable. Loved the separation of the toilet from the shower/tub room. AC was strong and air ventilation great. There is a convenience store right downstairs and many restaurants in the alley behind. Location was awesome - walking distances to subway stops. There was a laundry room with a strong dryer which was very helpful. Convenient business center with quick printers, helpful for business travelers.
nice breakfast , great location, comfortable
Breakfast is good - we stayed for 5 days and there is something different to try everyday.
I recently stayed at Hotel Gracery Seoul, and I was thoroughly impressed with the convenience of its location. The hotel is situated within easy walking distance of Myeong-dong, making it perfect for exploring the vibrant shopping and dining options in the area. Whether you're visiting for leisure or business, the central location offers great accessibility to public transportation and popular tourist attractions. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a comfortable stay in the heart of Seoul
Location
Comfortable, good staff that speaks reasonably good English, good breakfast and the staff in the breakfast area also work very hard and are attentive.
Location was great, but the room was small.
Clean and well located hotel with a great view of Seoul, nice and quiet apart from some street noise but it wasn’t disturbing.
The room had a nice view. I booked the 3 twin bed for 2 people, so it was a little cramped. Breakfast was pretty good 6/10. Location was close to a lot of things, but public transportation nearby will get you anywhere. I only used a Taxi once (elderly mother) to get Seoul Station. Staff was very nice.
Great japanese-run hotel with amazing and functional facilities. Room was clean and quiet and breakfast was very delicious. Very convinient location to everywhere in Central Seoul. Can highly recommend!
Location & Surroundings
12, Sejong-daero 12-gil, Jung-Gu, 04526 Seoul, South Korea
What's Nearby
What's nearby:
- Seoul Plaza550 m
- Hwangudan Altar550 m
- Deoksugung Palace750 m
- Dokdo Museum Seoul850 m
- Grevin Seoul Museum750 m
- Seoul Museum of Art650 m
- Bank of Korea Money Museum400 m
- Korea Postage Stamp Museum550 m
- Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum900 m
- National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung750 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Café Fine150 m
- Cafe/bardal.komm coffee150 m
- Restaurant Hanyang Jumulleok / Bukchang Memil Makguksu250 m
Top attractions:
- Seoullo 70171.3 km
- COEX Aquarium11 km
- N Seoul Tower3 km
- Seosomun Park950 m
- 3 D Black Art Museum950 m
- Changdeokgung Palace2.8 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace2.1 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace4 km
- Culture Station Seoul 284950 m
- The National Museum of Korea6 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park1.4 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 233 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 433 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 533 km
Public transport:
- Train City Hall450 m
- Train Seoul Station1.2 km
- Metro Hoehyeon Station700 m
- Metro City Hall Station550 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport17 km
- Incheon International Airport57 km
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