About this Stay
Koreana Hotel is centrally located within 200 meters of the Seoul International Finance Center. It is a 14-story hotel with 344 guest rooms.
Opened in 1971 during South Korea’s period of rapid economic growth, the hotel has long accommodated many business travelers visiting Seoul from both within Korea and abroad.
The guest rooms were quite spacious and comfortable.
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Entrance
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Main Entrance
Koreana Hotel in Seoul is a historic hotel established in 1971. It is located in a very central area of Seoul, close to Seoul City Hall.
Front Lobby
Right after entering through the entrance, I was surprised to find a corner selling wine. It is probably intended for guests to enjoy in their rooms, though it might also be for souvenirs.
Koreans are known to enjoy alcohol such as soju in their daily lives, so wine consumption is likely increasing as well. Still, it was quite surprising to see a wine shop immediately upon entering the hotel.
Guest Room
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Bathroom
This is the bathroom. As expected from a hotel built quite some time ago, each room is very spacious. The bathroom is also impressively large.
Bathtub
There is a bathtub and a sink, and on the opposite side, there is also a separate shower booth.
Beds
There are two king-size beds, giving it somewhat of an American hotel feel.
The room layout is very spacious and comfortable.
Overall View
The room is designed to allow for a relaxing and comfortable stay.
Check-out
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Mailbox
This is the moment just before leaving the hotel the next morning. I did not have breakfast at the hotel.
It seems there is also a mailbox here. On the shelf to the right, newspapers such as the Chosun Ilbo are placed on the top, and wine bottles are displayed below.
Surroundings
This is the view from in front of the hotel entrance after checking out.
An airport limousine bus operated by Korean Air stops right in front of Koreana Hotel, which is very convenient. There are also many large office buildings in the surrounding area.
