姜姜龙智Our family's heartwarming stay at The Designers Hotel Jongno, Seoul, before meeting old friends in Korea.
As a dad from China with two children, a 9-year-old son and a 6-year-old daughter, this trip to Korea was to meet a long-time Korean friend. Before our formal reunion, our family of four stayed at The Designers Hotel Jongno, Seoul.
It was still Chinese New Year, making our family time even more precious and the trip more special.
🏨 **A Rare Find: A Room for a Family of Four**
It’s often hard to find hotels that can accommodate four people in one room these days. Most standard rooms are for 2-3 guests, meaning a family of four usually has to book two rooms or pay extra. The Designers Hotel Jongno, Seoul, allowed all four of us to stay in one room, and we were incredibly satisfied with this.
* Kids didn't have to be separated from parents.
* Parents felt more at ease.
* The travel atmosphere felt more complete.
* It was also more cost-effective.
This was especially important since our 6-year-old daughter is still quite dependent on us, so sleeping together was a big plus.
👶 **Proactive Offer of a Crib – Very Thoughtful**
During check-in, the staff proactively asked if we needed a crib. While our children are 9 and 6 and didn't need one, the fact that the hotel offered it and showed concern for family needs left a great impression on me. Any family with kids will understand how much this kind of thoughtfulness is appreciated.
🧺 **Laundry & Dryer Available, and Staff Cleaned Them First**
Traveling with two kids means laundry is almost a necessity. The hotel provided a washing machine and dryer, which was very convenient.
What touched me even more was this: when we were about to wash the kids' clothes, the staff member said that hygiene for children's clothing is very important and then proactively cleaned both the washing machine and dryer for us. This detail truly gave us peace of mind. It wasn’t just about having the facilities but also about their attentive service.
🌿 **Cheonggyecheon Stream Nearby, Perfect for Family Strolls**
The hotel is right near Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천). It’s perfect for taking the kids for a walk after dinner. Walking along to the sound of the water keeps the children engaged, and the environment feels relatively safe.
🍽 **No Worries About Kids' Meals**
There are many kid-friendly restaurants nearby, offering:
* Gimbap
* Porridge
* Dumplings
My children are picky eaters, and they especially love dumplings. Luckily, there's a dumpling shop nearby, which was incredibly convenient for us.
✨ **Clean and Comfortable Rooms**
The hotel has recently been renovated, feeling clean, tidy, and comfortable overall.
* Clean bedding
* Hygienic bathroom
* Spacious feel
* Soft lighting
My wife also said she felt very comfortable staying there. For families with children, ”cleanliness” is truly the most important thing.
✅ **Summary**
✔ Can accommodate four people in one room.
✔ Crib offered proactively.
✔ Laundry and dryer available, with careful cleaning of equipment.
✔ Close to Cheonggyecheon Stream, suitable for family walks.
✔ Many dining options nearby.
✔ Would consider staying again.
For families traveling to Seoul with two or more children, I would recommend The Designers Hotel Jongno, Seoul.
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