Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom
from $119
Somerset Palace Seoul
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Recent guest reviews
Conveniently walkable to two main tourist sites and a traditional Korean shopping street with restaurants. Our room also had a full apartment kitchen, which I was not expecting.
Hotel was great, but getting back to hotel was difficult at times with the taxis if you don’t speak Korean. And depending on the location, taxis won’t take you. One night, we had to go through over 20 taxis before we found one that was willing to take us back.
The hotel was located in a great area of the city, easily accessible to the metro a few blocks away, and within walking distance to many sights. The breakfast each day was delicious with many options.
I think this hotel offers the best breakfast served with a perfect combination of Korean and western style food. A short walking distance to Insadong, Gyongbok Palace, the biggest book store, and many other places made our day trip easy. Highly recommended.
I found out I paid much ( 30 % ) more than my friend who stayed at the same type of room as mine.
I think I expected too much about this hotel. Most of all, I want to ask orbitz first. Whenever they ask which website I made a reservation for a hotel, the staff correct me it was Expedia not orbitz. I was so confused when they hold my check in process treated me I was lying. So unpleasant experience I can't find any reason to make a reservation through orbitz.
I really enjoyed staying here. I like free breakfast here, health and lots of choices. Good location and quite. I will come back again.
Stayed for four days in March. Everything seemed tired from the exercise equipment to the furniture. Few amenities. Would not stay again. Great location though.
The Somerset is always a great place to stay. It's clean, very well located, and the breakfast is so yummy.
This is a housekeeping hotel so it has a kitchenette and washer/dryer. That keeps me coming back. The location is perfect for visiting the palaces, museums and Insadong shopping street. It is an easy walk to all of them. I've stayed here twice and would choose it again.
I think its better to call it somershine as every thing was shining and great, Staff, Location, Cleanlines and breakfast, it worth every penny we paid
The Somerset is actually an aparthotel, albeit one in an older high rise in very good shape. The room (very spatious by asian standards) has wooden floors, kitchen, washer, flat screen tvs, etc. Excellent location for a tourist, close to the old royal palace/presidential palace complex, museums, shops, etc. Small shallow rooftop pool, but then we din't go to Seoul to swim. Very pleasant rooftop garden. We'd certainly return.
Hotel highlights
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi and wired Internet in rooms and public areas
- Free parking
- Onsite dining
Somerset Palace Seoul is a short distance from popular attractions such as Gyeongbok Palace and Dongdaemun Market. This 4-star aparthotel has 400 rooms and welcomes guests with 3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. It's also close to Jogyesa Temple and Changdeokgung Palace.
Dining
Free breakfast is included with your stay. This aparthotel is home to 3 onsite restaurants, perfect for a quick bite to eat. You can sip a beverage at the coffee shop/café.
Rooms
The 400 apartments feature kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves. Guests can expect TVs with satellite channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs and hair dryers. Free bottled water, safes, and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Property features
Guests staying at Somerset Palace Seoul enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a sauna. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free area shuttle. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and 5 meeting rooms.
Guest reviews for Somerset Palace Seoul
walkable to several tourists sites.
Everyone
Conveniently walkable to two main tourist sites and a traditional Korean shopping street with restaurants. Our room also had a full apartment kitchen, which I was not expecting.
Everyone
Hotel was great, but getting back to hotel was difficult at times with the taxis if you don’t speak Korean. And depending on the location, taxis won’t take you. One night, we had to go through over 20 taxis before we found one that was willing to take us back.
Review comment
AGSM responded on Mar 12, 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are sorry to hear that you had a difficulty in using a taxi in Seoul. I hope that you had an enjoyable stay at our property besides the taxi problem. Once again, thank you for sharing your experience and we look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim//Assistant Guest Service Manager
Everyone
The hotel was located in a great area of the city, easily accessible to the metro a few blocks away, and within walking distance to many sights. The breakfast each day was delicious with many options.
Review comment
AGSM responded on Jan 9, 2018
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We were delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us. At the same time, we are happy to have met your expectations in service and quality standards. We will continue in our improvement efforts to provide excellent service and products. Once again, thank you for your valued patronage. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce kim// Assistant Guest Service Manager
affordable hotel at the center of seoul
Everyone
I think this hotel offers the best breakfast served with a perfect combination of Korean and western style food. A short walking distance to Insadong, Gyongbok Palace, the biggest book store, and many other places made our day trip easy. Highly recommended.
Review comment
AGSM responded on Jul 6, 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience about your recent stay with us. We are glad to hear that you have found our strategic location to be ideal and most convenient. Also, we are happy to learn that you enjoyed our breakfast service during your stay. Once again, thank you for making us as one of your preferred accommodation choices. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim// Assistant Guest Service Manager
Everyone
I found out I paid much ( 30 % ) more than my friend who stayed at the same type of room as mine.
Review comment
AGSM responded on Jun 27, 2017
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to hear that you had an enjoyable stay with us. At the same time, I am sorry to hear that you are not satisfied wtih the room rate. We do provide seasonal promotion sometimes and good offers for the early birds' booking. I hope you can take opportunity to enjoy our various promotion next time. Once gain, thank you for your kind review. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sinecrely, Joyce Kim// Assistant Guest Service Manager
so so
Everyone
I think I expected too much about this hotel. Most of all, I want to ask orbitz first. Whenever they ask which website I made a reservation for a hotel, the staff correct me it was Expedia not orbitz. I was so confused when they hold my check in process treated me I was lying. So unpleasant experience I can't find any reason to make a reservation through orbitz.
Review comment
AGSM responded on Jan 1, 1970
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. I am sorry to hear about your disappointment with us and we could not make your stay more comfortable. Should you want to share your comment in detail, please let us know at any time. We will value your feedback and your feedback will be utilised to improve our sevice and communication. Thank you for staying with us. We hope to have another opportunity to serve you better. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim// Assistant Guest Service ,Manager
very comfortable stay
Everyone
I really enjoyed staying here. I like free breakfast here, health and lots of choices. Good location and quite. I will come back again.
Review comment
AGSM responded on May 13, 2016
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your experience about our serviced residence. We were delighted to learn that you enjoyed your stay with us. At the same time, I have noted your comment in regards to the staff attitude. Since we are constantly seeking the ways to improve our service, I will share your feedback with Guest Service staff to perform much better role moving forward. Once again, thank you for staying with us. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim// Assistant Guest Service Manager
good, not great
BusinessTravelers
Stayed for four days in March. Everything seemed tired from the exercise equipment to the furniture. Few amenities. Would not stay again. Great location though.
always great
BusinessTravelers
The Somerset is always a great place to stay. It's clean, very well located, and the breakfast is so yummy.
fantastic location
Couples
This is a housekeeping hotel so it has a kitchenette and washer/dryer. That keeps me coming back. The location is perfect for visiting the palaces, museums and Insadong shopping street. It is an easy walk to all of them. I've stayed here twice and would choose it again.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. At the same time, we are happy to have met your expectations in service and quality standards. Once again, thank you for your kind review. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future. Yours sincerely, Joyce Kim//Assistant Guest Service Manager