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Reviews of Hotel The Designers Cheongnyangni 3 stars

226, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Dongdaemun-Gu, 02554 Seoul, South Korea

#425 of 527 hotels in Seoul

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Review score

Based on 48 hotel reviews

6.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.9

  • Comfort

    7.0

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    7.1

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    7.0
    We had a good time .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its little but far for the tourists attraction

    Nearby restaurant

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    6.0
    Will not stay at this hotel again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff wasn’t helpful when our flight to return home was cancelled and we had to return home a day early. They would not refund our last day. We had three rooms and these rooms were the most expensive rooms for our whole trip to South Korea. The room also didn’t look like the photos on the website. The walls are in need of a fresh coat of paint! Upon arrival late in the evening, there were some unpleasant odors wafting out of the parking area and the incense smell in the facility was strong. We didn’t see a whole lot to do in the general area.

    It was convenient to the subway station and a Lotte store.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    B The bathroom looks clean, but smell around the toilet was awful.

    The staff were kind. The location is perfect to get public transpotation

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    7.0
    the hotel is modern, conveniently located very near the train station and the big Lotte department store.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    we had to ask for bath towels almost everyday for the week we stayed- there are 3 of us in the family room but only 1 or 2 bath towels given, and 3 small HAND towels 😞. there is no towel rack/bar/hook in the bathroom or in the bedroom.

    the bed linens are really nice and clean. hotel is near the train station.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was a problem with the water draining in the bathtub. The bed sheets were full of dust.

    nice location near Cheongnyangni station. the room price was okay.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2022

    6.0
    Decent location, but comfort could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The overall ambiance of the rooms were booked could be improved upon. Beds were a little too hard and one of our rooms had an intense and horrible smoke smell. Once the hotel staff was notified they were able to move us, but I am surprised they would book someone into a room that had issues.

    The location was convenient to a Lotte mall. Public transport options were very close by, both Cheongnyangni Station and bus stop options.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed

    Room

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2022

    8.0
    nice place to stay near Cheongnyangni station
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    nice room design, strategically located next to Cheongnyangni station (within short walking distance).

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not clean well , bad smell ,

    wide suite

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2022

    8.0
    Convenient location and nice rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room wasn’t the cleanest. There was something splattered up the shelf and there was a couple of hairs in the bed but it was clean other than that. Staff struggled with English at the front desk and was asleep at the desk when I checked out the next morning. Also, bags are just left in the lobby, not a private room if you need to leave them.

    Great location for Cheongnyangni train station, a 2 minute walk. Room came with a bath and the bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    3.0
    Not a good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower had no curtain and was a tub so water went all over the floor. Room only had one very small window. Bed was extremely hard. Hotel is old and shows it’s age. It’s not very clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great room

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    5.0
    ok but could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room not like picture, room dirty

    Near the station

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    4.0
    will not come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    someone’s underwear was in the room under the couch, overall it wasn’t cleaned good. I got the most boring room among all designers ones, not worth it.

    close to the train station

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2022

    3.0
    Staff were friendly but the quality of the place was poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet had a dripping tap that kept me awake The window weren’t acoustic enough to block out the noise from the street. Window was directly above a sewer so couldn’t open the window. AC had mould and stunk.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    5.0
    Not worth the money, but the staff were nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities weren’t worth the price, beds were not clean, didn’t worth ₩160,000 at all.

    Amazing staff, helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2022

    2.0
    Will not return - hotel advertises facilities not provided and bathroom mouldy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Deluxe twin room was NOT as advertised or as included in booking confirmation. No city view (freeway instead), no sofa, no mini bar, no laptop. There were only ottoman stools for the desk which were too low and with no backs, incredibly uncomfortable to sit at for long. There was mould all over the bathroom ceiling and wall tiles. The bidet/toilet did not fully flush/cycle. One roll of toilet paper and one bath towel supplied for two guests for three nights. One keycard for two travellers, so only one of us could leave the room at a time, or the room setting was default for cleaners to enter, with no safe or security and if one was sleeping, the other had to leave room without key access so the sleeper was not disturbed (no Do Not Disturb option/notice provided). Hotel refused to discount for fake amenities, offered smaller room as alternative, refused to engage with booking.com over complaint and ignored my follow-up message sent as per booking.com instructions. Hotel has now been listed for investigation for quality check. Hotel is located in ex-red light district so surrounds are fairly seedy and there is not a lot to do other than local markets or department store. Hard to get taxis. Beds and pillows were very firm/hard. You can do much better in Seoul. I will not use The Designers chain again because of this one hotel.

    Food avenue at local Lotte department store was excellent. Room was comparatively spacious. Neighbouring coffee and pastry shop was great.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2022

    9.0
    Great and inexpensive
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The open kitchen could have a few more options, even if just for breakfast. Can be a bit confusing if you don't speak Korean.

    Staff is friendly, room is comfortable, location next to Cheongnyangni station is unmatched. Quite good value for money. The Russian speaking cleaning staff is a plus if you speak the language.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I dont think they did clean the bed. Because there are many hair on the bed. And foucet is dirty.

    Location is good.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2021

    9.0
    Our stay was pleasant and the staff were extremely helpful locating local cuisine.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    needed a double bed

    location

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2023

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