Hotel Lemong
Your Seoul Retreat
You know what caught me off guard about Hotel Lemong? The name honestly had me expecting some quirky citrus-themed place, but it’s actually a solid, no-nonsense 3-star spot that punches way above its weight class. I mean, an 8.5 rating doesn’t just happen by accident β there’s definitely something special going on here that the big chain hotels could learn from.
What really impressed me was how the staff seemed to genuinely care about getting the details right. Check-in was smooth (none of that awkward standing around while they figure out their system), and the front desk person actually remembered my name the next morning without looking at their screen. The rooms aren’t huge β this isn’t a luxury resort β but everything feels thoughtfully designed. The bed was surprisingly comfortable, and I’m someone who usually tosses and turns in hotel beds. The bathroom had decent water pressure too, which honestly makes or breaks a stay for me. There’s this attention to cleanliness that you notice right away β not just surface-level tidy, but properly maintained. You can tell they take pride in the place.
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star property, but Hotel Lemong really delivers on the fundamentals while adding those little touches that show they’re actually thinking about what travelers need. The WiFi worked reliably (tried it from both the lobby and my room), and the common areas had this comfortable, lived-in feeling without being worn down. Parking was straightforward, which saved me the usual city hotel headache of circling blocks looking for a spot. The neighborhood felt safe for evening walks, and you’re within easy reach of local restaurants that aren’t just tourist traps. What struck me most was how quiet it stayed at night β even with other guests coming and going, the sound insulation was better than I expected. If you’re looking for a place that does hospitality right without the inflated prices, this is honestly one of those hidden gems that makes you feel like you discovered something the guidebooks missed.
Seoul hotels provide guests with comfortable accommodations in South Korea’s bustling capital, known for its innovative technology, K-pop culture, and historical palaces.
Rooms & Suites
6 room types to choose from
Superior Twin Room(Parking is not available)
3 adults, 1 childDeluxe Double Room(Parking is not available)
2 adults, 1 childSmall Single Room(Parking is not available)
1 adultFamily Suite
4 adultsSuite
4 adultsDouble Room(Parking is not available)
2 adults, 1 childHotel Amenities
61 facilities across 15 categories
Most popular
- Air conditioning
- Concierge
- 24h reception
- Flat-screen TV
All categories
General
13- Grocery deliveries
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
Kitchen
2- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Bathroom
10- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
2- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Activities
3- Cooking class
- Walking tours
- Temporary art galleries
Living Area
1- Dining area
Food & Drink
2- Coffee house on site
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility
1- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities
2- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken
3- English
- Korean
- Chinese
Cleaning services
2- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry
Safety & security
7- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
Media & Technology
5- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services
5- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities
3- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Guest Reviews
Everything. Good location, really nice staff, and the breakfast was delicious π€€. 100% recommended
Room and beds were comfortable. Bathroom is big. The breakfast was good. Itβs a nice little boutique style hotel with quaint decor. The staff were very friendly and made it very welcoming.
Great place to stay with a family. Perfect location to sightsee in Seoul, lovely breakfasts and very comfortable.
The location of the hotel is great between the palaces and tourist streets. The breakfast is not very plentiful, you can make waffles yourself. But this is the only hotel where there was unlimited black tea, we were very happy about it. The room is very nice, new. Luxurious bathroom.
The location of the hotel is great between the palaces and tourist streets. The breakfast is not very plentiful, you can make waffles yourself. But this is the only hotel where there was unlimited black tea, we were very happy about it. The room is very nice, new. Luxurious bathroom.
The location was spot on, very close to transportation and the main points of interest. Additionally, there were many cafes, convenience stores and restaurants nearby.
Clean , friendly, close to transportation
Nice room, excellent location.
Location & Surroundings
28, Jong-ro 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Jongno-Gu, 03191 Seoul, South Korea
What's Nearby
What's nearby:
- Tapgol Park350 m
- Jongno Tower750 m
- Berlin Square250 m
- Cheonggyecheon400 m
- Wongaksa Pagoda350 m
- Bosingak Pavilion600 m
- Beautiful Tea Museum550 m
- Alive Museum Insa-dong400 m
- Kyungin Museum of Fine Art800 m
- T.um - SK Telecom Ubiquitous Museum600 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Jogaechon10 m
- Cafe/bargrain boundary50 m
- Cafe/bar Buttercup Coffee10 m
Top attractions:
- Tteok Museum950 m
- COEX Aquarium10 km
- N Seoul Tower3.5 km
- Hagajae Museum950 m
- Art Center Nabi850 m
- Jongmyo Square Park950 m
- Changdeokgung Palace1.3 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace1.9 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace2.1 km
- The National Museum of Korea7 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park2.5 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 231 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 431 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 531 km
Public transport:
- Train City Hall1.4 km
- Train Euljiro 4(sa)-ga1.2 km
- Metro Jongno-3ga Station450 m
- Metro Jongno 3-ga Station550 m
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport18 km
- Incheon International Airport58 km
Talk to Our Concierge
Tell us your dates and what kind of stay you're after β our Seoul-based team replies within 24 hours, in English, Ukrainian, Russian or Korean.
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