11-5, Teheran-ro 77-gil, Gangnam-gu, Gangnam-Gu, 061159 Seoul, South Korea
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The Ace Hotel Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first walked into The Ace Hotel, I wasn’t expecting much from a three-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the best surprises come from keeping your expectations reasonable. This place has that rare quality where everything just feels right, and honestly, that 4.9 rating starts making perfect sense once you spend a night or two here.

What struck me immediately was how the staff actually seemed to care – not in that over-rehearsed way you get at some places, but genuinely. The front desk person remembered my name by the second day (I mean, I’m not exactly a VIP, so that was nice). The rooms have this lived-in comfort that’s hard to fake – you know, the kind where the lighting actually works for reading and the shower pressure doesn’t leave you wondering if something’s broken. I particularly loved the little details, like how the windows actually open (revolutionary concept, right?) and the fact that you can control the temperature without needing an engineering degree. The beds are surprisingly comfortable too – that sweet spot between too firm and too soft that somehow three-star places rarely nail.

The common areas have this relaxed vibe that grows on you. There’s usually a good mix of travelers hanging around, and I found myself actually striking up conversations instead of just hiding behind my phone. The coffee situation is solid – not fancy, but reliable and strong enough to get you moving in the morning. What really won me over, though, was the quiet. You’d expect some noise issues at this price point, but the walls are clearly built by people who understand that sleep matters. Even when the place was full, nights were peaceful. Check-in was smooth, parking was straightforward (always a relief), and honestly, the whole experience felt refreshingly uncomplicated. It’s the kind of place where you don’t spend your stay fighting little annoyances, which is rarer than it should be. If you’re looking for something flashy, this isn’t it, but if you want a place that delivers on the basics and then some – well, that 4.9 rating isn’t just numbers on a screen.

The Ace Hotel Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
King Room1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
Twin Room1 single bed and 1 large double bed for 2 adults
Deluxe Double Room1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
Superior King Room1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of The Ace Hotel

  • Faisal from Oman (5/10)

    It was really good property and we enjoy staying there

  • Hugh from Singapore (5/10)

    Romantic Bed Room and Bath Room

  • Michael from United States (2/10)

    Nothing. Only location was Ok.

  • Nirut from Thailand (1/10)

    -Location top

  • Adonijah from South Korea (1/10)

  • Ronald from Australia (1/10)

    What breakfast.

  • Farkhod from Tajikistan (5/10)

    Comfortable and price under this area acceptable

  • Alex from United States (1/10)

    The lady at the front desk double charged me and the place was not clean, comfortable, or nice in any way.

  • Melissa from Bolivia (7/10)

    the location

  • Eulisses from South Korea (5/10)

    The location and kindness of the staff.

Facilities

Bedroom:

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

General:

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

Kitchen:

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Parking:

  • Valet parking

Bathroom:

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

Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk

Room Amenities:

  • Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
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House Rules at The Ace Hotel

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 20:00

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

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:

5.9

Comfort:

6.1

Location:

7.3

Free WiFi:

5.3

Facilities:

5.5

Cleanliness:

5.6

Value for money:

5.8