CENTRAL TOURIST HOTEL, Seoul – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Central Tourist Hotel offers 78 individually furnished guestrooms with free WiFi, LCD televisions, and refrigerators. Choose from double or single bed configurations, including a triple room with three single beds and a suite with a double bed, single bed, sofa, and computer. All rooms include air conditioning, an en suite bathroom with a deep soaking bathtub and separate shower, free toiletries, a safe, a desk, and a separate sitting area. Some rooms have no windows.
Dining Options
The hotel does not have onsite restaurants. Guests will find local, European, and Asian restaurants in the surrounding area, including near Insa-dong and Myeongdong Street.
Location & Transportation
Located in the Janga area along the Cheonggye creek-side in central Seoul, the hotel is a 3-minute walk from Euljiro 3-ga Subway Station and Jongno 3-ga Subway Station. It is 0.3 km from Jongno, 0.5 km from Insa-dong Maru and T'apkol-gongwon, 1 km from Namsangol Hanok Village and Seoul City Wall, 2 km from Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwanghwamun Gate, and 3.5 km from N Seoul Tower.
Hotel Services
The 24-hour front desk provides concierge services, luggage storage, currency exchange, and dry cleaning/laundry. The hotel has a business center, ATM machines, and free private parking. Safety features include a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, security system, and first aid kit.
Nearby Attractions
Guests can visit Insa-dong antique shops area, Gwangjang Traditional Market, and Myeongdong Street for shopping. Cultural sites include Jongmyo Shrine (0.5 km), Grevin Seoul (1 km), and the Bank of Korea Money Museum (2 km).
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
Dining
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel offers tidy rooms with basic amenities, while some areas are a bit outdated and have a musty odor. The service provided is friendly and helpful, reflecting a 2-star hotel standard. The location is convenient for accessing subway stops and attractions, especially beneficial for Muslim travelers. The dining options are simple, mainly including coffee, tea, omelets, juice, cereals, and toasts.
The hotel had clean and comfortable rooms, but they were outdated and had a musty odor. The service was a mix of nice and rude encounters, with confusing information about air conditioning units. The location was convenient with easy access to multiple subway stops. The dining options were limited but satisfactory. The facilities were decent, but some areas needed updating.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were quite spacious and clean, but unfortunately, they are very outdated and have a musty odor. The service was friendly with fair communication skills. The location is convenient, close to two different subway stops, offering flexibility in exploring the city. The dining options were too simple, with just basic breakfast items. Overall, it was an okay stay with some drawbacks.
The hotel had some mixed aspects to consider. The rooms were outdated and musty but clean, the service was fair with some communication issues, and the dining was basic. However, the location was excellent with easy access to various subway stops.
I had a mixed experience during my stay at the hotel. The rooms were tidy with basic amenities, but the lack of air conditioning during spring was inconvenient. However, after addressing this issue, my new room was comfortable. The service was top-notch with super nice and helpful staff, offering various services like dry cleaning and housekeeping. The location was convenient, close to subway stops and recommended for Muslim travelers due to its proximity to the National Mosque and halal food options. The dining experience was basic, offering standard options, and the facilities were satisfactory.
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