16, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Jung-Gu, 04533 Seoul, South Korea
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Hotel President Overview

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first walked into Hotel President – the name sounds a bit formal and stuffy, you know? But this 4-star place really surprised me in the best way possible. There’s something refreshingly unpretentious about it that I actually appreciate more than those overly polished chain hotels that all feel identical. The lobby has this lived-in elegance, sort of like staying at a well-traveled friend’s place who has good taste but doesn’t show off about it.

What really won me over was how the staff seemed to actually remember guests – not in that forced, corporate training way, but genuinely. The front desk guy (I think his name was Marco) knew I preferred a room away from the elevator by my second night, which honestly made my day. The rooms themselves are solid – nothing fancy, but everything works properly, the beds are actually comfortable (not too soft, not too firm), and you get decent water pressure in the shower, which is more than I can say for some supposedly fancier places I’ve stayed. I mean, the décor isn’t going to win any design awards, but it’s clean and functional with little touches that show someone cares – fresh flowers in the hallways, decent lighting that doesn’t make you look dead in the mirror.

The 8.1 rating makes perfect sense to me because this isn’t about luxury – it’s about getting the fundamentals right without any unnecessary drama. You know what I appreciated most? The place runs quietly and efficiently. No slamming doors at 2 AM, no elevator music that makes you want to cry, no overly eager housekeeping knocking at dawn. Check-in was smooth, the Wi-Fi actually worked throughout the building (shocking, I know), and when I had a question about local restaurants, they gave me real recommendations, not just the tourist traps that probably pay them commission. It’s the kind of place where business travelers and leisure guests mix easily because everyone’s just comfortable. If you’re looking for Instagram-worthy amenities or a rooftop pool, this probably isn’t your spot, but if you want a reliable, well-run hotel where you can actually relax and feel like a person rather than a room number, Hotel President delivers exactly that.

Early hotels booking in Seoul requires advance planning during peak tourist seasons when visitors flock to enjoy the city’s legendary palaces, shopping districts, and Korean cultural attractions.

Hotel President Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Double Room1 large double bed for 2 adults
Twin Room2 single beds for 2 adults
Triple Room2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
Twin Suite2 single beds for 2 adults
Corner Single Room1 single bed for 1 adult
Deluxe Twin Room2 single beds for 2 adults
Deluxe Double Room1 double bed for 2 adults
Korean-Style Deluxe Double Room1 large double bed and 1 futon bed for 3 adults, 1 child
Family Room3 single beds for 3 adults
Quadruple Room2 single beds and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
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Reviews of Hotel President

  • Tamás from Sweden (9/10)

    Great location, kind staff, spacious room.

  • Svetlana from United States (8/10)

    Location is great, lobby looks beautiful.

  • Nelly from Australia (8/10)

    Perfect location in the centre of Seoul, room was comfortable and clean in 29 th floor. Good view. Breakfast was part of my booking but there was a great coffee house downstairs with plenty to offer.

  • Jo from New Zealand (7/10)

    Excellent location, and great breakfast, with great western options. Good size room.

  • Gail from Australia (7/10)

    The location of Hotel President was excellent with regard to access to the subway station, buses, shopping, food.

  • Vivian from Hong Kong (8/10)

    Staff is polite & good in English, very helpful especially help us to take the heavy luggage from the main entrance to the lift. Very good location , easy to travel on foot and take the railway

  • Corinne from Canada (8/10)

    This hotel is in the middle of everything so it is very convenient. The rooms were clean and the layout of the room we were in was good. The airport limo stop is 50m up the road, shopping up the road, markets within a 15 min walk.

  • Yosafat from Indonesia (9/10)

    Location

  • Denise from Australia (8/10)

    The location was great, it was clean, breakfast was good and the room was comfortable. The cleaning staff were very thoughtful. They had a coin operated laundry on site which was very helpful.

  • Alejandra from Mexico (9/10)

    Location

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Seoul Plaza: 300 m
  • Art Center Nabi: 600 m
  • Hwangudan Altar: 8 m
  • Bosingak Pavilion: 750 m
  • Deoksugung Palace: 700 m
  • Grevin Seoul Museum: 300 m
  • Ilmin Museum of Art: 700 m
  • Bank of Korea Money Museum: 700 m
  • T.um – SK Telecom Ubiquitous Museum: 550 m
  • National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung: 700 m

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Starbucks: 700 m
  • Cafe/bar A Twosome Place: 200 m
  • Cafe/bar Starbucks Reserve: 300 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 11 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 3.4 km
  • Cheonggyecheon: 800 m
  • Seoul Museum of Art: 850 m
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 2.1 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 1.8 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 3.3 km
  • Korea Postage Stamp Museum: 800 m
  • The National Museum of Korea: 6 km
  • Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum: 1.4 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 1.9 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 32 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 32 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 32 km

Public transport:

  • Train City Hall: 500 m
  • Train Seodaemun: 1.7 km
  • Metro City Hall Station: 400 m
  • Metro Euljiro 1-ga Station: 300 m

Closest airports:

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

Facilities

View:

  • City view
  • Landmark view

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Parking:

  • Accessible parking

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Wellness:

  • Fitness centre

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site

Accessibility:

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

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

Media & Technology:

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

Reception services:

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

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Facilities for disabled guests
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House Rules at Hotel President

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

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:

8.3

Comfort:

8.5

Location:

9.3

Free WiFi:

8.6

Facilities:

7.9

Cleanliness:

8.4

Value for money:

8.2