Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHG vs Namsan Forest Guesthouse Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHG vs Namsan Forest Guesthouse
Overview
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHG
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHG
Namsan Forest Guesthouse
Namsan Forest GuesthouseLive Price Comparison
| Site | Holiday Inn Exp... Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHG | Namsan Forest G... Namsan Forest Guesthouse |
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| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 야놀자 | Checking | Checking |
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Holiday Inn Exp... Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHG | Namsan Forest G... Namsan Forest Guesthouse |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.9
(15,843)
|
7.7
(955)
|
| Booking.com |
8.7
(2,553)
|
7.2
(632)
|
| Expedia |
9.0
(1,005)
|
6.0
(33)
|
| Trip.com |
9.1
(1,141)
|
-
|
| 야놀자 |
9.8
(3,793)
|
-
|
| Overall Average |
8.9
(24,570)
|
7.7
(1,620)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHG Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHG | Namsan Forest Guesthouse Namsan Forest Guesthouse |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Right at Hongik Station Exit 5 for super easy airport rail and subway access, per many reviews | + Walking distance to Myeongdong shopping and subway praised for convenience |
| + Rooms are clean, spacious, and beds comfortable, repeatedly mentioned | + Spacious rooms with washer, microwave, cooking tools offer good value |
| + Friendly staff who help a lot, noted across sites | + Convenience store downstairs handy for snacks and shopping |
| + AK Plaza and shops/food right downstairs, no hassle | + Elevator makes luggage handling easy |
| + Self-laundry and breakfast are useful, per reviews | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Thin walls let in neighbor noise or door slams, per some reviews | - Poor soundproofing lets neighbor and hallway noise through repeatedly |
| - Central AC makes rooms stuffy or hard to control | - Cramped bathroom and awkward shower setup common complaints |
| - Long elevator wait times mentioned repeatedly | - Check-in delays and unhelpful staff noted |
Recommended For
Couples
Solo travelers
Business travelers
Families
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Recommended For
Shoppers
Families
Budget travelers
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Guest Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHG
Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae By IHGBest location on AREX and subway, walk to shops/restaurants, clean spacious room, friendly staff, good breakfast
Fantastic spot at start of Hongdae, tons of shopping dining, subway airport 60min
Right above station, next to mall with convenience store, clean big room, kind staff
Exit 5 direct, AK Plaza many stores, clean room, good breakfast
Exit 5 subway, near shops cafes restaurants, friendly staff, clean room
Breakfast variety limited
Namsan Forest Guesthouse
Namsan Forest GuesthouseBetter than expected for price with self check-in
Good location comfortable bed
Thin walls noise heated floor always on
Good value location despite issues
No soundproofing noise disturbing
Perfect for Myeongdong Namdaemun parking available
Great location full kitchen appliances family friendly
Location Comparison
Distance: 5.0km
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