NINE TREE BY PARNAS SEOUL INSADONG

The hotel is located south of Gyeongbokgung Palace, which is a pretty good overall location. Downstairs is Insadong, a bustling shopping street with lots of people. There's also an Olive Young store downstairs, making it very convenient for shopping after returning each day. On the first day of check-in, I wasn't given breakfast vouchers. The restaurant staff couldn't let me dine even after verifying my room number, forcing me to go to the front desk to get them. Later, I found out the receptionist had noted breakfast vouchers with my name on them but forgot to give them to me. This 'voucher-only, no room number' service is too rigid. On the first day of my stay, the room had no towels at all. I don't know if they forgot or if there simply weren't any. I had to call in the evening to get them delivered, which also wasn't a great experience. The hotel claims to be eco-friendly and thus doesn't provide toothbrushes, which is fine. However, the slippers are very thin and don't match the hotel's price point, and I question how environmentally friendly they actually are.

The hotel is right below the bustling Insadong, and not far from Bukchon, Myeongdong, and Namdaemun. The in-room facilities are just average. It's not convenient if you plan to use the subway frequently, but if you're only taking taxis, it's perfectly fine as the pick-up point is very convenient.

The hotel's location is excellent! That was my primary reason for booking it. It's right near a small commercial area with plenty of food options and shops. Most importantly, Gyeongbokgung Palace is less than a 10-minute walk away, and it's very convenient to get to other attractions from here.