Mangrove Dongdaemun vs The Garden Hotel

Same City · Seoul Distance: 2.1km
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Mangrove Dongdaemun

★★★ 3-Star
8.9 8,372
Seoul
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The Garden Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
7.7 5,215
Seoul
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Live Price Comparison

Site Mangrove Dongda... The Garden Hotel
Agoda
Booking.com
Expedia
Trip.com
야놀자
여기어때
쿠팡트래블

Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Mangrove Dongda... The Garden Hotel
Agoda
8.9 (8,464)
7.8 (2,608)
Booking.com
8.6 (864)
-
Expedia
-
7.6
Trip.com
9.1 (577)
7.2 (22)
야놀자
9.0 (95)
-
여기어때
5.9 (5)
-
Overall Average
8.9 (10,005)
7.7 (2,630)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Mangrove Dongdaemun The Garden Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the easy access, just 3 minutes walk from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station and airport bus right in front + Overwhelming praise for location. Insadong, Changdeokgung, subway nearby for easy access.
+ Rooms and common areas are clean, beds cozy and comfortable, repeatedly mentioned + Staff friendly and communicative in English/Japanese often mentioned.
+ Shared kitchen, laundry, gym, rooftop are convenient to use + Comfortable beds and clean rooms commonly praised.
+ Staff are friendly and helpful, noted across platforms + Abundant nearby eateries and convenience stores make dining/shopping easy.
+ QR code security system feels very safe
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- QR code for elevator and floor access changes often, inconvenient per reviews - Rooms small, hard to unpack suitcases repeated complaint.
- Limited cleaning for short stays, just trash removal, repeated complaints - No shower-toilet separation causes water overflow often noted.
- Bathroom narrow or has drain smell/poor drainage issues mentioned - Thin walls let hallway noise through.

Recommended For

Solo travelers Business travelers Couples Long-stay guests

Recommended For

Tourists Solo travelers Groups

Guest Reviews

Mangrove Dongdaemun

Agoda 10.0 Solo

Clean comfy bed, convenient laundry/kitchen, friendly staff

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Great location near buses/subway, clean room

Slow elevator

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Good basics and location, will return

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Airport bus front, near DDP, good breakfast

여기어때 7.7 Solo

Good value

QR entry inconvenient

The Garden Hotel

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Great location, friendly staff, heated floors nice.

Trip.com 7.5 Solo Traveler

Excellent location, small but has everything, helpful reception.

Trip.com 9.7 Friends

Near hanok bars/restaurants, quiet and clean.

Thin walls

Agoda 10.0 Group

Easy access, clean comfy beds, friendly staff.

Agoda 9.6 Group

Close to transit, buses/subways convenient.

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.1km

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