Hotel Gracery Seoul

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel Gracery Seoul, in Jung-Gu, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Seoul, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Expect well-appointed rooms with an…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Hotel Gracery Seoul, in Jung-Gu, is one of those. Geographically speaking it's barely a stroll from the centre of Seoul, and the strong location rating in guest reviews backs that up. Expect well-appointed rooms with an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi, practical details that keep showing up in consistently flattering comfort feedback. The vibe lands somewhere between residential and editorial, which is rarer than it sounds. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 3,600 reviews, scoring strong on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €164 a night, which lands as a premium option for the city. Stack Hotel Gracery Seoul against the better-known names in Seoul and the trade-offs become genuinely interesting.