Seoul Rex Hotel, Seoul - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

23, Toegye-Ro 10-Gil, Jung-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 100-051

Seoul Rex Hotel, a 3-star business-friendly property in Myeong-dong's shopping district packed with international fashion brands and luxury department stores, features 90 decorated rooms with city views. The property offers a business center, game room, sauna, and souvenir shop.

Modern Comfort Rooms

Air-conditioned rooms at Seoul Rex Hotel include flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, heating facilities, and private bathrooms with bathtubs. Larger accommodations feature seating areas.

Diverse Dining Options

Restaurant Amour serves Korean and Western cuisine through buffet and à la carte options. Randevu coffee shop operates on the ground floor, while the cocktail bar provides evening drinks.

Business & Leisure

Recreational amenities include massage services, karaoke facilities, and complimentary wireless internet access. The business center accommodates various meeting and conference needs.

Central City Location

The Rex Hotel connects to Shinsegye Department Store via underground passage and stands 0.1 miles from Hoehyun metro station. Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Seoul City Wall are within 0.5 miles.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Twin Room

Max:

3 persons

37 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Heating

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

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Standard Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Center

Seoul3300 ft

Airports

Gimpo (GMP) 11.6 mi

Train

Seoul Station3700 ft

Yeongdeungpo Station 5.0 mi

Metro stations

Hoehyeon1000 ft

Myeong-dong2000 ft

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Valet parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour room service

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Elevator
Currency exchange
ATM/Cash machine
Gift/Newsstand
Multilingual staff

Guest Parking

Refrigerator

Services

Valet parking
24-hour room service
Housekeeping
Car rental
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Stores/Commercial services

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center

Room features

Air conditioning
Mini-bar
Sitting area

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Free toiletries

Self-catering

Refrigerator

Media

Flat-screen TV
Cable/ Satellite television
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

23, Toegye-Ro 10-Gil, Jung-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 100-051

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23, Toegye-Ro 10-Gil, Jung-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 100-051

City landmarks

105 Namsangongwon-gil

N Seoul Tower

1.1 mi

Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace

1.4 mi

157 Jong-ro

Jongmyo Shrine

1.3 mi

Jung-gu

Myeongdong Shopping Street

2400 ft

28 Toegye-ro 34-gil

Namsangol Hanok Village

5300 ft

Museums

The War Memorial of Korea

1.5 mi

Palace

Changdeokgung

1.5 mi

Architectural Building

Seoul City Wall

3700 ft

Museums

Grevin Seoul

3100 ft

Palace

Jeong Kwan-heon of Deoksugung Palace

3500 ft

Square

Gwanghwamun Gate

1.3 mi

Church

Myeongdong Cathedral

3400 ft

K-beauty shopping

2300 ft

432 Cheongpa-ro

Seoullo 7017

3100 ft

110 Sejong-daero

Cheonggyecheon Stream

4100 ft

Mall

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

1.7 mi

Museums

Seoul Museum of Art

4400 ft

Pagoda

Jogyesa Temple

1.0 mi

SK T-Tower 11 Euljiro 2-ga

T.um - SK Telecom Ubiquitous Museum

3200 ft

Parks

Bukchon Hanok Village

1.6 mi

Parks

Namsan Park

1.4 mi

Gwanghwamun Sq

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin

4800 ft

Parks

T'apkol-gongwon

1.1 mi

8-145 Yejang-dong

Seoul Animation Center

3200 ft

172 Sejong-daero

Statue of Sejong the Great

1.0 mi

Museums

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

3800 ft

Nearby

40 Sejong-daero

Namdaemun

1900 ft

39 Namdaemun-ro

Bank of Korea Money Museum

900 ft

Museums

Postal Museum of Korea

1100 ft

Shopping Area

Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center

1800 ft

Restaurants

Gamekol Son Wangmandu

1800 ft

60-2 Namchang-dong

Buwon Myeonok

1800 ft

41-6

Uncle's Grilled Fish

1200 ft

168-2

Starbucks Myeongdong

1600 ft

101

Geoje Sikdang

1700 ft

42-1

Gimbap Cheonguk

1600 ft

42-1

Tea Stone Bakhin Webfoot Octopus

1800 ft

OhSnack

2000 ft

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

6.6

Location

9.0

Service

7.4

Dining

7.0

Jack

United States of America, February 2025

7.0/10

During my recent stay at Seoul Rex Hotel, I was impressed by the strategic location, being just a short walk from Myeongdong, which made exploring the city super convenient. The service was friendly and accommodating, though some aspects of the room could use an update. Overall, it was a good option for my needs, particularly considering the competitive area.

Rooms

7.0

While the room was spacious and had a nice layout with a coffee table by the window, I found the decor a bit shabby, with some holes in the bedclothes. Still, everything was clean and fresh, which is a plus.

Service

8.0

The staff were incredibly kind and helpful throughout my stay. One team member stood out for being particularly attentive, making my experience enjoyable.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is excellent, situated between Myeongdong and Seoul stations. It made it easy for me to access the main shopping areas and tourist spots within a short walking distance.

Dining

7.0

Dining options during my 6-day stay were decent, with solid service and a reasonable choice on the menu, though I wouldn't say the offerings were really good.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities like room service and housekeeping were available, but I didn’t utilize them much. They seemed sufficient for typical needs.

Leroy

United States of America, February 2025

5.0/10

I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at Seoul Rex Hotel. The location was fantastic, right across from Namdaemun Market and a short walk to Myeongdong. However, while the service staff were nice and helpful, they could be a bit slow at times. The room had a great layout with a lovely coffee table by the window, but the furnishings were showing their age, which was a bit disappointing.

Rooms

6.0

The room had ample space with a charming coffee table and a personal fridge. Unfortunately, the decor felt a bit shabby, with holes in the bedclothes.

Service

7.0

The service staff were generally friendly and nice, but it took almost an hour to resolve a few issues. One staff member was particularly helpful, making my experience a bit easier.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location is really good, just a stone's throw from Namdaemun Market and within a quick 10-minute walk to Myeongdong. Being near the main shopping area while still feeling a bit removed from the bustle was enjoyable.

Dining

7.0

During my 6-day stay, I found the dining options to be good overall, with decent service and a variety of choices, though I was hoping for a bit more from the hotel's restaurant.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered various facilities, including room service and laundry, which were convenient, but I didn't utilize them extensively.

Christopher

United States of America, January 2025

5.6/10

I found the Seoul Rex Hotel to be a great option overall. The location is absolutely excellent for exploring the city, but I did notice some areas needing improvement in room amenities. While the staff was kind and helpful, the room had a slightly humid feeling and an old smoke smell, which was a bit off-putting.

Rooms

7.0

The room was spacious enough, featuring a nice coffee table by the window, a personal fridge, and an electric kettle. However, it did feel a bit humid and had a lingering old smoke smell.

Service

7.0

The service staff were friendly and willing to help, although their English skills weren't always strong.

Location

9.0

The location is definitely a highlight. It's conveniently situated just behind the Shinsegae department store and within a 5-10 minute walk to the busy Myeongdong shopping area, making it easy to access many restaurants and tourist attractions.

Dining

7.0

During my 6-day stay, the dining options were adequate but not excellent. The service was decent, and I enjoyed a few hot sandwiches.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities included room service and housekeeping, which were useful during my stay.

Thomas

United States of America, December 2024

6.2/10

I had a pretty good stay at the Seoul Rex Hotel. The location is fantastic, being so close to Myeongdong and Namdaemun Market, which made exploring super easy. The service was helpful, but the amenities in my room could use some improvement. Overall, I'd say it's a solid choice in that area.

Rooms

7.0

My room was decent with a nice coffee table by the window and a fridge. The lighting was a bit dim, though, and I expected fresher amenities.

Service

8.0

The staff were very kind and helpful, especially the one who communicated in English. That really made things easier for me.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent, just a short walk to restaurants and shops, plus a metro station nearby.

Dining

7.0

Dining at the hotel's restaurant was okay, but I wasn't blown away by the options during my six-day stay.

Facilities

8.0

They offer useful facilities like 24-hour room service and laundry, which added to the convenience.

James

United States of America, October 2024

7.0/10

I was pleasantly surprised by Seoul Rex Hotel. The location was fantastic, just a short 5-10 minute walk to Myeongdong and Namdaemun shopping areas, and the staff were friendly and helpful, despite a minor delay in getting my towels changed. However, the room did have a lingering smell of old smoke, which affected my overall comfort.

Rooms

6.0

The room was spacious with a nice coffee table by the window, personal fridge, electric kettle, and TV. However, it did have an unpleasant old smoke smell.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and really nice, though it took almost an hour to resolve the situation with changing towels.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in an excellent location, so close to Myeongdong and Namdaemun, which made it very convenient for dining and shopping.

Dining

7.0

Dining in the hotel's restaurant was decent, with a good selection over my 6-day stay, but the options were just okay overall.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers quite a few facilities like room service, laundry, and tours/ticket assistance, which were very helpful to have during my stay.