16, Yulgok-ro 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Jongno-Gu, 03123 Seoul, South Korea
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SSH ES Dream tower Overview

You know what caught me off guard about SSH ES Dream tower? The name makes it sound way more corporate than it actually is. I mean, when I first heard “Dream tower,” I was expecting some generic glass monolith, but this 3-star place has genuine character that you don’t always find in hotels with flashier names.

Honestly, the 8.8 rating makes perfect sense once you spend a night there. It’s not trying to be something it’s not – just solid, reliable hospitality with staff who actually seem to care about getting the details right. The lobby has this comfortable, lived-in feel that immediately puts you at ease, and I noticed they keep fresh flowers at the front desk (small touch, but it matters). Check-in was refreshingly smooth – none of that awkward waiting around while they figure out their computer system. The rooms are well-maintained without being sterile, and here’s something I really appreciated: the walls are thick enough that you’re not lying awake listening to your neighbor’s TV or phone conversations. That’s honestly rare these days, even in pricier places.

What really sold me on this place, though, was how the staff handled the little things. When I mentioned I had an early morning meeting, the front desk guy – Miguel, I think his name was – actually wrote down nearby coffee spots that opened before 7 AM, complete with walking times. That’s the kind of local knowledge you can’t get from a chain hotel manual. The housekeeping is thorough but not intrusive, and they’ve got this system where they actually remember your preferences after the first night. Plus, the WiFi doesn’t mysteriously cut out every two hours like it does at so many other places. Look, it’s not going to blow your mind with marble bathrooms or infinity pools, but sometimes you just want a place that does the fundamentals really well. The SSH ES Dream tower delivers on that promise without the premium price tag – and in my experience, that combination is getting harder and harder to find.

SSH ES Dream tower Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Deluxe Studio2 bunk beds for 4 adults
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Reviews of SSH ES Dream tower

  • Kweng from Australia (9/10)

    위치가 정말 최고로 좋았습니다. 숙소도 새 건물이라 깨끗했고, 따뜻하고 편안하게 잘 지냈습니다. 모든게 구비 되어서 불편함이 없었고, 숙소 관계자 와도 연락이 금방 되어 좋았어요. 다음에 또 이용할 예정입니다. 정말 추천 드려요.

  • 시리 from South Korea (9/10)

    숙소를 고를 때 가장 중요한게 청결인데 드림타워는 건물이며 시설, 가구 전부 새거라서 너무 깨끗하고 관리가 잘 되어 있어서 들어가자마자 너무 기분이 좋고, 침구도 포근해서 너무 잘 쉬다 갑니다.
    위치도 광화문, 명동, 광장시장, 동대문, 혜화 대학로 다 가까워서 어디든 가기 너무 편했어요. 👍

  • K from South Korea (9/10)

    새건물이고 가구도 깨끗해요. 혜화도 가까워서 너무 좋았습니다!!

  • Yejin from South Korea (9/10)

    새집처럼 깨끗하고 아늑해서 편하게 쉬었습니다! 더블베드 두개가 있고 침구가 푹신해서 잠이 잘 왔어요 인테리어도 예쁘고 필요한 가전제품들이 모두 있어서 편리했습니다
    위치는 종로5가역과 가깝고 낙산공원, 광장시장 등 어디든 가기 좋았습니다 🙂

  • Woodworkerjeje from South Korea (3/10)

    지하철역은 비교적 멀지 않음. 새건물이라 깨끗함

  • Dh from South Korea (9/10)

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Lock Museum: 600 m
  • Naksan Park: 850 m
  • Arko Art Center: 750 m
  • Jongmyo Square Park: 1.2 km
  • Changdeokgung Palace: 1.3 km
  • Statue of Jeon Tae Il: 1.2 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace: 1.1 km
  • Seoul City Wall Museum: 600 m
  • Dongdaemun Gate- Heunginjimun: 850 m
  • Dongdaemun History & Culture Park: 1.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/barHGV: 250 m
  • Cafe/bar Cafe GAMOS: 250 m
  • Cafe/bar이화스튜디오: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • Nakseonjae: 1.7 km
  • Tteok Museum: 1.6 km
  • COEX Aquarium: 10 km
  • Changdeokgung: 1.6 km
  • N Seoul Tower: 4.7 km
  • Hagajae Museum: 1.6 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace: 2.8 km
  • The National Museum of Korea: 9 km
  • Dongdaemun History Museum 1398: 1.5 km
  • Changgyeonggung Palace Greenhouse: 1.5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Namsan Park: 4.3 km

Ski lifts:

  • Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 30 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 30 km
  • Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 30 km

Public transport:

  • Train Changsin: 2 km
  • Train Euljiro 4(sa)-ga: 1.4 km
  • Metro Dongdaemun Station: 750 m
  • Metro Jongno 5-ga station: 600 m

Closest airports:

  • Gimpo International Airport: 20 km
  • Incheon International Airport: 59 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

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

Living Area:

  • Dining area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Miscellaneous:

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

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

Safety & security:

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

Media & Technology:

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

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
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House Rules at SSH ES Dream tower

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:

8.7

Comfort:

9.2

Location:

9.2

Facilities:

8.7

Cleanliness:

8.7

Value for money:

9.2