Wangsimni Forestar Hotel vs Jongro HOTEL LABOUM

Same City · Seoul Distance: 4.1km
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Wangsimni Forestar Hotel

★★ 2-Star
6.7 433
Seoul
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Jongro HOTEL LABOUM

★★ 2-Star
8.8 899
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
6.7 (443)
8.7 (911)
Booking.com
5.5 (28)
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Expedia
5.8 (39)
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Trip.com
5.4
7.9 (3)
야놀자
8.4 (287)
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Overall Average
6.7 (797)
8.8 (914)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Wangsimni Forestar Hotel Jongro HOTEL LABOUM
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise walkable 5-min distance to Wangsimni Station + Many reviews note easy walking to Insadong and Myeongdong near Jongno 3-ga Station and Tapgol Park
+ Staff friendliness and free lobby coffee/water repeatedly mentioned + Repeatedly praised for cleanliness, no smells, and comfortable sleep
+ Comfortable beds and spacious rooms noted by couples and business travelers + Business travelers like good AC positioning, sharp TV quality, and reliable hot water
+ Nearby convenience stores and eateries great for late snacks + Good access to nearby restaurants and shopping in bustling area
+ High satisfaction for short stays and repeat visitors + Decent value for staying in Jongno at this price
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Toilet odors, mold, poor drainage in multiple reviews - Some reviews mention cigarette smell, cockroaches, poor cleaning
- Stained/bloody bedding and low cleanliness complaints repeat - Noise from Tapgol Park area late weekend nights
- Shower water pooling and bathroom door issues frequently noted - Parking info mismatches reality causing complaints

Recommended For

Couples Business travelers Short-term travelers

Recommended For

Business travelers Solo travelers Jongno sightseers Budget travelers

Guest Reviews

Wangsimni Forestar Hotel

Trip.com 10 Couple

Close to Wangsimni Station, friendly staff, clean room, good lobby coffee

Trip.com 4 Family

Only location near subway good

Toilet stench, stained bedding, shower leaks

Agoda 10 Couple

Friendly staff, good location and room condition, repeat visit

Agoda 9.2 Group

2-min walk to station, nearby convenience store

Drain odor, shower splash

Booking.com 3.2

Cleaner wider cozier than expected, near station

Jongro HOTEL LABOUM

Agoda 8.4 Business traveler

Room clean ventilated AC good TV sharp hot water fine

Agoda 10.0 Business traveler

Good location clean friendly

Agoda 10.0 Couple/2pax

Near bustle no cig smell

Agoda 6.8 Group

Clean no sleep issues

Weekend dawn noise

Agoda 9.2 Group

Value clean good for Jongno

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.1km

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