30-12, Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Jongno-Gu, 03040 Seoul, South Korea
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Saty warm Hearth – west Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Saty warm Hearth – west? The name sounds a bit quirky, honestly – like someone was going for cozy vibes but maybe English isn’t their first language. But don’t let that fool you, because this 4-star spot actually delivers on that warm hearth promise in ways I wasn’t expecting.

Walking into the lobby, there’s this immediate sense of… well, warmth isn’t too strong a word. They’ve got these deep leather chairs scattered around what looks like an actual working fireplace (not one of those fake electric things), and the whole place smells faintly of cedar and something that reminds me of my grandmother’s kitchen – maybe cinnamon? The lighting is dim enough to feel intimate without making you squint at your phone, which is harder to pull off than you’d think. I mean, I’ve stayed at places where they seem to think “atmospheric” means “you need a flashlight to find the bathroom.” The staff at check-in were genuinely friendly too, not that practiced hotel smile you get sometimes – they actually seemed to remember guests’ names, which always impresses me.

What really sold me on this place though was the attention to those little details that most hotels just… don’t bother with. The rooms have these thick, heavy curtains that actually block out light completely (thank god, because I’m one of those people who needs total darkness to sleep), and the beds – honestly, I’m not usually picky about mattresses, but whatever they’ve got going on here hits that sweet spot between firm and soft. There’s also this quirky touch where they leave little handwritten notes about local spots worth checking out, and I actually ended up at this incredible hole-in-the-wall breakfast place because of their recommendation. The bathroom setup is pretty solid too – good water pressure, towels that don’t feel like sandpaper, and enough counter space that you’re not playing Jenga with your toiletries.

Now, it’s not perfect – the hallways can get a bit echo-y when people are dragging luggage around, and if you’re staying during what seems to be their busy season, the elevators take forever. But honestly? Those are pretty minor complaints when you’re getting this level of comfort and personality at a 4-star price point. The 8.0 rating makes total sense to me – it’s the kind of place that does the fundamentals really well while throwing in enough character that you’ll actually remember staying there. If you’re looking for somewhere that feels more like staying at a well-appointed friend’s house than a corporate hotel, this place gets it right.

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Saty warm Hearth – west Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Saty warm Hearth – west

  • Karolė from Lithuania (8/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Gyeonghuigung: 1.4 km
  • Sejongno Park: 950 m
  • Gwanghwamun Gate: 800 m
  • Gwanghwamun Square: 950 m
  • Kumho Museum of Art: 1.2 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 700 m
  • Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin: 1.3 km
  • National Folk Museum of Korea: 1.3 km
  • National Palace Museum of Korea: 700 m
  • Statue of King Sejong the Great: 1.1 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Gohui: 250 m
  • Cafe/bar Slow Recipe: 200 m
  • Cafe/bar Black Essence: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • COEX Aquarium: 13 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 5 km
  • Art Sonje Center: 1.7 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 2.1 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 3.3 km
  • Seoul Education Museum: 1.8 km
  • World Jewellery Museum: 1.8 km
  • Seoul Museum of History: 1.4 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 8 km
  • National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art: 1.6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 3.6 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 34 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 34 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 34 km

Public transport:

  • Train City Hall: 2.1 km
  • Train Seodaemun: 1.9 km
  • Metro Gyeongbokgung: 500 m
  • Metro Gwanghwamun Station: 1.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 17 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 57 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Hot tub

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Korean

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV

Reception services:

  • Private check-in/check-out

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Hot tub
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower

Building characteristics:

  • Detached
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House Rules at Saty warm Hearth – west

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

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:

7.5

Comfort:

7.5

Location:

10

Facilities:

7.5

Cleanliness:

7.5

Value for money:

7.5