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Reviews of Gangnam Boutique Hotel Sohsul 3 stars

53, Banpo-daero 14-gil, Seocho-gu, Seocho-Gu, 06651 Seoul, South Korea

#251 of 521 hotels in Seoul

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Review score

Based on 85 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Amazing value and super fun romantic getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spa Pool Penthouse
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Took like an hour to figure out how to connect to the bluetooth speaker system, and it was very humid inside when we first checked in so had to blast the air conditioning and open all the windows to air it out while we went for dinner.

    The private pool, sauna were great and bed was super comfortable!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    A unique and comfortable setting.
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I like the unique styling of the property, I had fun using the space.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location and comfy beds, spectacular marble bathroom
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise isolation was not ideal as we could hear our neighbors or people leaving in the morning or arriving late at night. While hotel is designed and decorated as a boutique hotel, carpets and lift wall textiles are old, scratched or dirty (stains are clearly visible). It is really a pity that they don’t put effort in changing this as it influences how you see the property overall and takes away all the good points mentioned before

    Location next to subway (orange line connected to all key historical & sightseeing sites of Seoul), big comfy beds and a very nice bathroom. Staff was really helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lights are rather dim and the room is very dry

    Clean, convenient, comfortable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    8.0
    nice according to value
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    they do not provide breakfast

    room is large and same with the photos in site staff very polite helpfulbut dont speak english only they use translator but we managed area is full of restaurents far from the tourist areas there is free espesso coffee in M floor

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Great experience. Clean and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Cinema Penthouse
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the best use of space. Only one bed in a massive room.

    Fun experience, well kept

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not the best location for exploring Seoul. Staff not the friendliest/most helpful. Our room was nice but there seems to be different “themes” which might not be for everyone

    Nice big room and comfortable bed

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    7.0
    Family Group Travel in Seoul
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Very dark lobby didn't feel welcoming, there were broken lights too in our rooms and alleyway the day we checked in, which made for an uncomfortable start. It is a boutique hotel but the design is probably from the late 90s or early 00s, fairly dated lifts, wardrobe and fixtures around the room. Our superior double had no proper daylight in, so it can be claustrophobic for some, a proper window with daylight would've made the room in more positive order. The property is also a distant cab ride (approx 30-45 mins) to the districts north of the Han River (MyeongDong, HongDae, Itaewon etc), so that is a factor for guests to consider. Taxis were fine for us but for those intending the use of subways the location could be slightly afar.

    Quirky property, the beds were comfy and the shower pressure is top notch. Location is relatively central in Gangnam, we taxied around to the main shopping areas in the district, around 10 - 20 mins ride depending on location. There are numerous eateries located in and around 10 minutes walk from the property. Depending on preference of guests, the location could be ideal or otherwise.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    Overpriced but comfy boutique in Gangnam
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    honestly the staff seemed pretty perfunctory and not uber eager to help or welcome. We were initially excited about the prospect of the different types of suites as we had booked three rooms, but ended up all having the same room. Bathrooms need a bit of facelift. We attempted to make reservations for breakfast on arrival and were told they were fully booked for three days. When we asked for restaurant recommendations, we were basically told to just look on the street (which we did and it worked out fine, it was not super helpful advice). While the cleanliness and location were overall sufficient, the property is overpriced for what they offer.

    This is a nice little boutique style hotel in Gangnam. Easy to access the metro and buslines from Nambu station. Rooms were adequate. We had requested rooms near each other as we were travelling as a family, but were all on a separate floors. USB ports in the room did not work. My youngest child and I had bites after sleeping in the bed - but we were the only ones out of our group of 6.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    slippy floor

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 10 nights

    The room did not have much natural light as the window was too closely facing the next building's wall and not any outside view. This is just a minor disadvantage as the weather in Seoul was hot, cloudy, rainy and windy for any sunshine or air to come in from the window anyway.

    The room was very spacious and kept very clean during my whole stay. The location was very good and close to the attractions I came for. The staff was extremely helpful and catered to my needs at all times.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great location and modern interior design

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    9.0
    Lovely! Would stay here again if we're back in that area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom is slippery when wet.

    The location is just a stone throw from the subway. There are lots of cafes and restaurants in the area, together with some minimarts and pharmacy etc. The hotel is very "boutique" and we loved it. The room is comfortable and quiet. The small details make the room fun to come back to. The staff tried their best to communicate and help. Overall a very lovely stay.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was spacious and clean. I liked the shower products that were provided. Check in was fuss free

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    8.0
    excellent!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    it doesn’t have an English option for the TV. but it wasn’t a big deal at all

    the room is very spacious I love it

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    7.0
    A covenient location for catching an intercity bus.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is not a proper place to store our luggage when we arrived too early for check in. We were told to just leave our luggage at one corner of the lobby.

    The location is close to Nambu bus station. We had to catch an intercity bus from there.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    8.0
    Our stay was very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Additional communication is needed concerning the very high quality breakfast option. This is a very positive feature and some guests miss it because it is not adequately communicated. This can be easily fixed.

    The central Gangnam location is surrounded with interesting shopping and varied restaurants. Several high quality cultural venues are within a comfortable walking distance. Seoul National University of Education is very close as is the metro station. The breakfast is certainly a "do it" feature.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The thermostat was broken. When changing the temperature, it did not go down. Initially, turning off the lights did not work, but that was fixed fast.

    Maintenance was fast. The room design was innovative. Parking was easy.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2022

    8.0
    A more than adequate Hotel for the high pressured tourist more intent on the city attractions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The hotel did not have the European style fire evacuation instructions on the back of the room door, but there were fire extinguishers well placed. Escape routes were lit with the usual green signs, and each room had an evacuation automatic belay system which would unnerve all but the most seasoned climber. There was an alternative exit to the single lift in the stairwell located, but not directed to, in the service area on each floor.

    A reasonably priced central Seoul hotel with no frills providing a perfect setting to crash out at the end of a busy day. Apart from the usual light refreshments available in the room, coffee tea and bottled water, and a limited breakfast dining room (which needed to be pre-booked) which we didn't use, there was nothing else. Just the bedroom.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2022

    8.0
    Great stay and would be happy to go back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Lack of light.

    Location was great and I loved the bathroom.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    7.0
    novel room design, but look elsewhere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unique design! Many aspects of the design were impractical. For example, we had a glass room within the room (a small enclosure with glass walls) that served no purpose, but no place to put our clothes, so we had suitcases on the floor.

    Unique design. Good location. Reasonable price.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    1.0
    It was a very bad & dangerous hotel experience for me.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom design is too dangerous ⚠️ Because the bathroom is hollowed out downward, it needs to take two steps of stairs, and the bathroom is very slippery when it comes to water. So it is very easy to slip and fall down the stairs. Even if you are very careful, I broke my arm while taking a bath and kept bleeding 🩸 If I fell on my head, the consequences would be unimaginable! It was a very bad hotel experience for me.

    Good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    5.0
    not worth the money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No sun at all you don’t know if it’s morning or night so noisy you can hear the next room tv + the staff cleaning and chatting , no coffee only tea no toothpaste or brush you have to pay .

    location , plastic slippers

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good can't think of anything I didn't like.

    Location was perfect for what we had planned. Room was comfortable and slept great.

    Stayed in March 2024

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