New Kukje Hotel

Convenient location (less than 5 mins walk to the city hall subway and underpass to myengdong area), big room (family room) with wooden floor, clean (thanks to the cleaner lady, doing great job). The front desk very helpful and friendly, even help us to call and find out information for the place we plan to go. The security guard is a friendly uncle. Overall, satisfy and happy stay.

We stayed for a week. Everything was great just that the male receptionists arent too friendly. So we always had to skip our questions and googled instead. Location was definitely a plus point. To those who dont mind walking, this is a great hotel. Near to palaces, near to subway (City Hall), and if you know your way, its easier to walk to Myeong-dong then talking the train. We were greeted by the a friendly hotel concierge ajussi every morning. That ajussi always so smiley and friendly. Maybe the male receptionists should take him as an example. Just saying. :)

Our room rate was affordable, but could have been more expensive considering how much we loved our stay in this hotel. Our room had a very nice cozy vibe to it, it smelled fresh and clean the moment we entered it ( some hotel rooms could smell old and musty). We got a window that gave us a beautiful view of the city, and it was always nice to wake up to. The cleaning lady did a great job fixing our room. The hotel staff were very helpful too. Special mention to the doorman who was such a cheerful chap! Probably the only thing that did not amaze us as much was the breakfast buffet spread, but for the price we paid, it should just be average.

The location is great. Near the train station and walking distance to Myeongdong shopping street and palaces. The staff was very helpful and attentive to my needs, especially the night front desk staff Benjamin.

The staff is polite and helpful. The transportation is convenient as there is bus stop, airport bus and subway nearby. Moreover, lots of tourist attractions are closed to the hotel which is highly accessible by walk. Highly recommended oh living!

Arrived late at the hotel due to train delay. Was given a room at 4th floor. To my horror, the room does not look anywhere near the photos of the room posted. It was an antique, dated room filled with old, musky smell and dust. Gosh. Called for room change but only received cold reply on full house, have to wait till the next day. It does not have curtains and aircon, only sliding wooden doors. You cannot close the sliding if you want to open the window for ventilation. Location was good, near metro exit and 2 min from Airport KAL bus stop. But unlucky us encountered 3 days of protest right outside the hotel, loud music and talking, waking us up at 7am each time. Housekeeping was really bad. They only make the bed and empty the trash. Table and basin are piling dust. Sheets remain unchanged thru 7 days as dust was collected at the corner of the bed. Receptionist was unhelpful and reluctant when asked for help for delivery. Not sure why reviews are all so good.

Arrived late at the hotel due to train delay. Was given a room at 4th floor. To my horror, the room does not look anywhere near the photos of the room posted. It was an antique, dated room filled with old, musky smell and dust. Gosh. Called for room change but only received cold reply on full house, have to wait till the next day. It does not have curtains and aircon, only sliding wooden doors. You cannot close the sliding if you want to open the window for ventilation. Location was good, near metro exit and 2 min from Airport KAL bus stop. But unlucky us encountered 3 days of protest right outside the hotel, loud music and talking, waking us up at 7am each time. Housekeeping was really bad. They only make the bed and empty the trash. Table and basin are piling dust. Sheets remain unchanged thru 7 days as dust was collected at the corner of the bed. Receptionist was unhelpful and reluctant when asked for help for delivery. Not sure why reviews are all so good.

My family of 5 stayed in 2 rooms (a twin and a double-single) for 3 nights. We found the hotel a great value. Pros: 1) Friendly & helpful staff. Housekeeping greeted with smiles and quick in service. When we had trouble getting cabs, helpful front desk (I think Mr Yoon Nam Kyu) called a cab using his own phone promptly. He also got his colleague (Mr Yul Kim) to get a 2nd cab for us ( 1 cab 1 app). He even taught us how to use the app (Kakao T) ourselves later. Much thanks gentlemen! 2) Great location of power outlets next to beds, with various universal outlets. Important for visitors with multiple mobile devices. 3) Lively atmosphere due to events at nearby sights. Night market at nearby CGC on Day 1, Framers'market at GHM on Day 2, World Cup Live View at Seoul Plaza/GHM on Day 3. Main Cons: Shower is separated from toilet area with only a small narrow glass panel. As a result, water splashed out and wet floor easily. Perhaps adding shower curtain will improve it slightly?

MY ROOM IS A CORNER ROOM AND HAVE MANY WINDOWS ON 2 SIDES OF THE ROOM. ROOM IS BIG, CLEAN AND COME WITH WOODEN FLOOR. STAFFS AT THE COUNTER ARE FRIENDLY AND SMARTLY DRESS WHICH MAKE ME FEEL THAT I STAY IN A 5* HOTEL. THE BELL MAN IS FRIENDLY AND GREET US EVERY MORNING. WE LOVE OUR STAY THERE.

It is a simple hotel in that there are no facilities like swimming pool, gym etc. But this hotel was chosen not due to these facilities but it’s location. Less than 300 m to the Gwanghwamun subway station and no more than a 10-15 minute walk to Myeongdong. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was decent. The hotel room was clean. Happy with this choice.

As always, I was delighted with my stay at New Kukje Hotel. The front desk, room service, restaurant staff, and doorman were courteous and showed great professionalism. I was very satisfied by the service provided by the staff at NKH. Thank you!

As always, I was delighted with my stay at New Kukje Hotel. The front desk, room service, restaurant staff, and doorman were courteous and showed great professionalism. I was very satisfied by the service provided by the staff at NKH. Thank you!

As always, I was delighted with my stay at New Kukje Hotel. The front desk, room service, restaurant staff, and doorman were courteous and showed great professionalism. I was very satisfied by the service provided by the staff at NKH. Thank you!

As always, I was delighted with my stay at New Kukje Hotel. The front desk, room service, restaurant staff, and doorman were courteous and showed great professionalism. I was very satisfied by the service provided by the staff at NKH. Thank you!

As always, I was delighted with my stay at New Kukje Hotel. The front desk, room service, restaurant staff, and doorman were courteous and showed great professionalism. I was very satisfied by the service provided by the staff at NKH. Thank you!

As always, I was delighted with my stay at New Kukje Hotel. The front desk, room service, restaurant staff, and doorman were courteous and showed great professionalism. I was very satisfied by the service provided by the staff at NKH. Thank you!

As always, I was delighted with my stay at New Kukje Hotel. The front desk, room service, restaurant staff, and doorman were courteous and showed great professionalism. I was very satisfied by the service provided by the staff at NKH. Thank you!

The staffs are very helpful and friendly, especially there's an uncle ages around 50 working during midnight shift, the night we reach the hotel was cold and late but then he welcome us in very good manner and very friendly which make us feel like home. Overall was good, very near to subway station except there's a walking distance from the hotel to myeongdong.

Stayed one night with my 3 teenage boys. They also stayed 3 nights about a week earlier by themselves. This is a composite review based on both stays. Can't find any faults. The room was clean and fairly large by Seoul standards. Fabulous central location near Seoul Plaza in the heart of Myeongdong. Attentive, friendly staff. Only thing lacking is a swimming pool, which would have been nice during the terrible heatwave this summer.

Pros - staff especial Benjamin at th3 dront desk, night shift. Location is unbeatable.