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Mid-century design Modern house

Seoul, South Korea Seoul City Hotel
9.5
Exceptional Based on 2 reviews
Check-out 12:00 Free cancellation
4 stars Official rating
9.5/10 Exceptional
1.1 km Nearest metro
48 h Free cancellation
About this stay

Your Seoul Retreat

I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name Mid-century design Modern house, I wasn’t sure what to expect. You know how some places try too hard with their branding? Well, this one actually delivers on the promise. Walking into this 4-star spot feels like stepping into a perfectly curated Mad Men set, but without that stuffy museum vibe that makes you afraid to touch anything.

The whole place has this effortless cool factor that’s hard to fake. We’re talking original Eames furniture (or really convincing reproductions), warm teak wood everywhere, and these incredible floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light. The color palette is spot-on – lots of burnt orange, deep teal, and that creamy white that somehow never looks dated. What really got me though was the attention to detail… even the door handles and light fixtures stay true to the period. It’s like someone actually lived through the era instead of just Googling “mid-century modern” and calling it a day.

The rooms maintain that same aesthetic without sacrificing modern comfort – and trust me, I’ve stayed in “design hotels” where you’re basically sleeping in an art installation. Here, the beds are genuinely comfortable (none of those rock-hard mattresses some boutique places think are sophisticated), and the bathrooms blend vintage tile work with contemporary fixtures that actually work properly. The 9.5 rating makes total sense once you experience the service too. Check-in was smooth, the staff clearly knows their stuff about the local area, and housekeeping maintains everything impeccably without being intrusive. I mean, you can tell they take pride in the place – there’s not a single scuff mark on those pristine white walls or a piece of furniture out of place. If you’re into design or just appreciate when someone gets the details right, this place hits that sweet spot between style and substance that’s honestly pretty rare these days.

Where you'll stay

Rooms & Suites

1 room type to choose from

What's included

Hotel Amenities

54 facilities across 12 categories

All categories

Bedroom

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

Kitchen

4
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Bathroom

10
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Living Area

2
  • Sofa
  • Desk

Miscellaneous

6
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities

10
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken

2
  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security

2
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology

3
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Great for your stay

10
  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Bath or shower
  • Private parking

Building characteristics

1
  • Private apartment in building

Entertainment and family services

2
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
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Where you'll be

Location & Surroundings

#201, Haecheong Villa, 18, Yeoksam-ro 17-gil, Gangnam-gu, Gangnam-Gu, 06246 Seoul, South Korea

District Seoul, South Korea

What's Nearby

What's nearby:

  • ASEM Tower3.8 km
  • COEX Aquarium3.4 km
  • Seoul Arts Center3.4 km
  • Horim Museum Sinsa3.7 km
  • Gangnam Finance Center450 m
  • Museum of Korean Embroidery2.5 km
  • Coreana Art & Culture Complex3.7 km
  • Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Memorial Hall3.8 km
  • Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb2.2 km
  • Patriot Yun Bong-Gil Memorial Museum3.8 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar The Walz300 m
  • Cafe/bar Caffe Bene200 m
  • Restaurant Sawolae Boribob400 m

Top attractions:

  • Banpo Bridge5 km
  • Hannam Bridge4.8 km
  • N Seoul Tower9 km
  • Figure Museum W4 km
  • Banpo Hangang Park5 km
  • Jamwon Hangang Park6 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace11 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace12 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace11 km
  • The National Museum of Korea9 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park9 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 233 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 433 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 533 km

Public transport:

  • Train Hak-dong2.2 km
  • Train Sinnonhyeon1.7 km
  • Metro Gangnam Station1.1 km
  • Metro Yeoksam Station600 m

Closest airports:

  • Wonju Airport98 km
  • Gimpo International Airport24 km
  • Incheon International Airport63 km
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