6/10 Okay
Wai Pang
Nov 26, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Austere, traditional room
Jangsoo Hanok Guesthouse (sometimes spelt Jangsu) is right in the centre of the hanok village of Jeonju, literally a stone's throw from the main crossroads of the district (Taejo-ro x Eunhaeng-ro). Only its gate faces the road, so you have to look closely to spot it. The house itself is down a garden pathway.
The family operating the inn speaks very little English, but they can understand the essential words. Do not expect an antique building; it looks quite new, but built in the traditional style.
I had one of the two attic rooms, which meant that the shared bathroom was a little distance away, downstairs. The bedroom was very clean and quite spacious for a solo traveller. Ceilings were low in places. There was no elevator, but the room was only one flight up.
Furnished in traditional style, it meant a lot of sitting on the floor. Naturally it included sleeping on the floor with minimal bedding. If you're the type who generally sleeps on your side, this is an experience that is perhaps good for one night, not more. There was very little furniture in the room -- which was obvious from the photos at time of booking. There was good climate control, sufficient power points, good wifi.