Hotel The Designers Jongno
89-8, Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03191 South Korea
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#410 of 530 hotels in Seoul
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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Seoul, Hotel The Designers Jongno is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its trendy environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Hotel The Designers Jongno makes it easy to enjoy the best of Seoul.
Guest rooms offer air conditioning and a refrigerator, and Hotel The Designers Jongno makes getting online easy as free wifi is available.
You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the hotel, including a 24 hour front desk, a concierge, and baggage storage. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests.
For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Seoul, Hotel The Designers Jongno is located a short distance from Cheonggyecheon Stream (0.2 mi) and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) (1.1 mi).
When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Todai Myeongdong, Momoyama, and Tani Next Door, which are some sushi restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.
Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular art galleries, such as KT&G Sangsang Madang, Ice Gallery, and Hagajae Museum.
Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure or both, Hotel The Designers Jongno is sure to make your visit to Seoul one worth remembering.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Hot tub
Business Center with Internet Access
Baggage storage
Concierge
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking hotel
Room features
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Boutique
Trendy
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Location
89-8, Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03191 South Korea
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Great for walkers
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If this is your first time to Seoul and/or you do not speak Korean, I probably would not recommend this hotel as it is hard to find and secondly, surrounding area restaurants and amenities is not catered to the English speaking crowd. Need to go through an alleyway to get to the front entrance of hotel.
Front desk and lobby looked lovely. It was the room layout and design that bothered me. No standard window but geometrically laid out square box windows that looked outside. Secondly, bathroom had a nice bathtub but there is no shower curtain so I ended up having to do a sitting shower so that the floor does not get flooded.
Front desk and lobby looked lovely. It was the room layout and design that bothered me. No standard window but geometrically laid out square box windows that looked outside. Secondly, bathroom had a nice bathtub but there is no shower curtain so I ended up having to do a sitting shower so that the floor does not get flooded.
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Date of stay: November 2018Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I've stayed in this hotel twice. The staff speak English really well are super nice and knowledgable and helpful. The hotel is in a little alley way but its safe. It's close to the stream where you can walk down and find loads of cafes and restaurants. It's down the street from a main street and metro around the corner. The limo bus stop is 10 mins away and get you to Incheon Airport for $10 in about 1 hour and a half depending on traffic. It's quite and clean. Each room is designed differently. I recommend asking for the room with the tree in the middle of it. It's one of the larger ones with a shower AND bathtub. Wifi is pretty fast.
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Date of stay: May 2015Trip type: Traveled solo
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Room Tip: Ask for the room with the tree in it.
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We stayed here in March 2015.
Pros:
-cheap
-brilliant location
-variety of quirky room decors
-fridge gets refilled daily with soft drinks at no charge
Cons:
-tiny rooms
-reception staff do not speak English
-air con light does not switch off, leaving a bright blue light on all night
Pros:
-cheap
-brilliant location
-variety of quirky room decors
-fridge gets refilled daily with soft drinks at no charge
Cons:
-tiny rooms
-reception staff do not speak English
-air con light does not switch off, leaving a bright blue light on all night
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Date of stay: March 2015Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Our room was tiny, very dark, and the mattress was very hard. We asked for another room, or at least for more pillows or blankets to make the mattress softer but they wouldn't give us anything and refused to change us to another room.
The only good thing is its location.
The only good thing is its location.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: Find another hotel
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In this hotel, almost everything is done against common sense. The layout of the bathroom is a disaster:
*no shower but a rickety bathtub. Impossible to fix the shower head at height. You take the shower on your knees or sitting.
*no shower curtain: the room, already slippery, quickly floods
*no towel dryer: you must use the suspended TV for this purpose.
*no hook.
*no electrical outlet (there is only one in the entire room
*no mixer/mixer
In the room itself:
*a barely adjustable air conditioning that makes a Tupolev noise.
*a single bedside lamp located ..one meter from the bed (practical..)
*a non-adjustable subdued general light.
Everything is in keeping with this so-called hotel which prides itself on modernism.
And again...we refused the first room offered because the bathtub was next to the bed. Yes, yes (see photo)!!
Totally impersonal service
*no shower but a rickety bathtub. Impossible to fix the shower head at height. You take the shower on your knees or sitting.
*no shower curtain: the room, already slippery, quickly floods
*no towel dryer: you must use the suspended TV for this purpose.
*no hook.
*no electrical outlet (there is only one in the entire room
*no mixer/mixer
In the room itself:
*a barely adjustable air conditioning that makes a Tupolev noise.
*a single bedside lamp located ..one meter from the bed (practical..)
*a non-adjustable subdued general light.
Everything is in keeping with this so-called hotel which prides itself on modernism.
And again...we refused the first room offered because the bathtub was next to the bed. Yes, yes (see photo)!!
Totally impersonal service
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: A éviter à tous prix!!
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Location is superb. You can walk to Insadong 5 min , palace 30 min, Mteongdong 20 min and Bukcheon Village is right next to the palace. As for hotel, I find it clean and quite nice. Reasonable price and there are plenty of restaurants around. It's not flashy as Hongdae or Gangam but I wouldn't have stayed there anyways. There are no restaurants in the hotel but there are plenty of coffee shops around.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip: You can sew the main attractions in 1 day by staying here
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It really is the worst hotel.
The location is not bad and there are a lot of shops around, so it is convenient, but it is just badly cleaned.
Disposable items used by guests who just stayed
Bags of makeup removal and rubbish are falling to pieces.
I told the front desk I wanted to cancel, but I couldn't. (This can't be helped.)
The front desk staff is also foreign.
He said no matter how many times I warned him, he wouldn't listen.
I was a Japanese-Korean couple who lived in Seoul.
I stayed at various hotels in Seoul,
I really can't make Recommendations.
The location is not bad and there are a lot of shops around, so it is convenient, but it is just badly cleaned.
Disposable items used by guests who just stayed
Bags of makeup removal and rubbish are falling to pieces.
I told the front desk I wanted to cancel, but I couldn't. (This can't be helped.)
The front desk staff is also foreign.
He said no matter how many times I warned him, he wouldn't listen.
I was a Japanese-Korean couple who lived in Seoul.
I stayed at various hotels in Seoul,
I really can't make Recommendations.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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We booked the "deluxe double room" for 7 nights. We were lucky to have a modern design with a tub and a 'cool' tree. Room size is small with luggages. Bathroom is super small, not really clean but the bidet was nice. Heater did not really heat well. Pillows + bed was solid rock hard. No cafe/breakfast in the lobby but food available to purchase and access to microwave only. Location is 15-20min walk to Myeongdong Shopping street & 10-15mins to Gwangjang Night Market. There are also a lot of nearby yummy restaurants.
We experience some incidence; came back to the hotel with a black out at 10pm after exploring all day (no electricity/water) & had to go up 10 flights of stairs. Electricity/water didnt return until 2am the next day. Then our key card did not work the next day, we told the front desk lady who sent a staff to open our room for access. Before we left for the day we checked if our key card was fixed but it wasn't and we told front desk again, who was a bit rude and abruptly told us "i already told you" but didn't really explain anything. The staff took the key, i assumed that meant they would fix it but came back and the key card still did not work. Staff had to unlock our room with their key again + told us the key was expired? so they reset it. No compensation was given for the inconvenience despite us paying an extra night since our flight wasn't until 9pm. The good things: room service, massive TV with Netflix/Disney, staff were overall nice/friendly - they helped us book a taxi and airport shuttle. Overall, I wouldn't recommend.
We experience some incidence; came back to the hotel with a black out at 10pm after exploring all day (no electricity/water) & had to go up 10 flights of stairs. Electricity/water didnt return until 2am the next day. Then our key card did not work the next day, we told the front desk lady who sent a staff to open our room for access. Before we left for the day we checked if our key card was fixed but it wasn't and we told front desk again, who was a bit rude and abruptly told us "i already told you" but didn't really explain anything. The staff took the key, i assumed that meant they would fix it but came back and the key card still did not work. Staff had to unlock our room with their key again + told us the key was expired? so they reset it. No compensation was given for the inconvenience despite us paying an extra night since our flight wasn't until 9pm. The good things: room service, massive TV with Netflix/Disney, staff were overall nice/friendly - they helped us book a taxi and airport shuttle. Overall, I wouldn't recommend.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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The hotel location was good but unfortunately that was the only positive point about this hotel. I understand we should not compare with those large international chain hotel but a clean room is the minimum. The room condition was not good and the amenities box were full have stain. And guess what they provide disposable slippers but the two pairs they set up in room were used, with hair and stain on it. Will never go there again.
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Date of stay: July 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Yes, this hotel is not on the main road and yes it is down a narrow lane making it a bit difficult to find. But it is an amazing location in the thick of the Seoul experience. Do note there are no amenities and no breakfast in this hotel. But food, activities, shopping and culture are literally a minute out of the door!
We stayed in the Designers Atelier Suite #801 and it's exactly as pictured. Huge bed, hot shower, plenty of fresh clean linens and a perfect suite if your trip is about venturing out to take in the experiences or just a cozy stay in. The only down side is the suite was scuffed and showing signs of wear, a fresh coat of paint would work wonders.
The staff was always polite, professional and very helpful with very good English skills and the common areas were spotless and always smelled great!
I would have no hesitation in recommending this Hotel The Designers and I will stay there again next time I am in Seoul.
We stayed in the Designers Atelier Suite #801 and it's exactly as pictured. Huge bed, hot shower, plenty of fresh clean linens and a perfect suite if your trip is about venturing out to take in the experiences or just a cozy stay in. The only down side is the suite was scuffed and showing signs of wear, a fresh coat of paint would work wonders.
The staff was always polite, professional and very helpful with very good English skills and the common areas were spotless and always smelled great!
I would have no hesitation in recommending this Hotel The Designers and I will stay there again next time I am in Seoul.
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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"Good for 2 people or family of 3. No capacity to add extra bed. The room is really tiny."Read full review
"Avoid the rooms in the B wing ending in (10) and (09). Those are the ones with the exposed, splashy bathtubs that make no sense."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
₱3,852 - ₱6,325 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South KoreaSeoulJong-ro / Gwanghwamun / Jongno / Jongno 1.2.3.4 ga-dong / Jongno-gu
NUMBER OF ROOMS
81
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel The Designers Jongno
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel The Designers Jongno?
Nearby attractions include Cheonggyecheon Stream (0.3 km), Alive Museum Insadong (0.3 km), and Dynamic Maze (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel The Designers Jongno?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and a hot tub.
Is parking available at Hotel The Designers Jongno?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel The Designers Jongno?
Conveniently located restaurants include Sulbing Insadong, Cafe Mamas Cheonggyecheon, and Seoul Garage Bar.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel The Designers Jongno?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel The Designers Jongno?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace (1.5 km), Changdeokgung Palace (1.3 km), and Gwanghwamun Gate (1.3 km).