Somerset Palace Seoul

4.0 star property

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
1 Bedroom Premier
Sauna
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
7, Yulgok-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 110-885
  • Gwanghwamun
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Bukchon Hanok Village
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 36 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 Bedroom Premier

  • 36 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 Double Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Seoul

Located in Seoul (Jongno-gu), Somerset Palace Seoul is within a 10-minute walk of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwanghwamun. .This aparthotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bukchon Hanok Village and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Myeongdong Street.

What's nearby

  • Gwanghwamun - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Seoul City Hall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Anguk Station - 5 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 9 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪테라로사 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪cafe Imt - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪크리스탈제이드 상하이팰리스 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪스시孝 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪경성치킨 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Somerset Palace Seoul

Aparthotel with 3 restaurants, a short walk to Gyeongbokgung Palace
Somerset Palace Seoul offers 400 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and rice cookers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Seoul aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 400 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and barbecue grills.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the aparthotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Somerset Palace Seoul has 3 restaurants on site.

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free children's club

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker

Dining

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Bedrooms

  • Alarm clock
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: KRW 44,000 per night

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Library
  • TV in common areas
  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Work spaces

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Desk
  • Meeting rooms

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total
  • Fee: KRW 33,000 per accommodation per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (94 centimetre high)
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (112 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Free children's club
  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Window guards
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 18 floors
  • 400 units
  • Banquet hall
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of KRW 33000 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 44000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: KRW 33000 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 44000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Housekeeping is not provided on Sundays or Holidays.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from July 01 to August 31
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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Somerset Palace Seoul Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 737 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 486 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1373 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

zarrish

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to airport bus , palace, village , art/ street food street. Huge suites with laundry.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

sally, maple grove

We had to request to switch room because of bed smell. My husband started coughing really bad. We stayed on 11th floor. They are doing construction on that floor They shouldn’t place customers on that floor due to the dust from remodeling
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyung

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
washer&dryer. Pretty spacious room. Nice view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and the location was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very Comfortable
Amazing Breakfast. Kind staffs. Quiet room. Kitchen is rather small though.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mete

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jungon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outlets are too old
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jungon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Outlets are too old
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jungon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish electrical outlets and computer connections are updated Kitchen and laundry options were fantastic View for the palace was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

M-Catherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A marvellous lication
This is one of the best hotels I have been in Korea. Calm, super clean and safe, it is conveniently located near Anguk subway station and Insadong street. I recommend it 100%
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very nice hotel. Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Urszula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a very good location, the staff is friendly and helpful, the room was clean every day, very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Surin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in 2 bedroom suite. It was very very spacious and clean. Walking distance to many places and it was just a perfect place to stay. I plan to stay there my whole trip next time I visit Seoul.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a phenomenally helpful staff- everything from airport transportation, to breakfast, to answering questions thru texts before hand. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

blanca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dohyung, West Vancouver

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very helpful staffs and courteous
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

sun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Seungsook

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I value its old architectural style with hardwood floor and marble bathroom. The location is perfect for the exploration of old & new Seoul.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Nice location to stay but little old facility. Very satisfied though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

aran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
good place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024