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Reviews of Hotel Pharos 3 stars

5, Olympic-ro 10-gil, Songpa-gu, Songpa-Gu, 05557 Seoul, South Korea

#276 of 568 hotels in Seoul

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Review score

Based on 209 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    8.0
    Good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    no

    the location was good. Buses go directly from the airport to nearby locations. There are many restaurants and markets nearby.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bidet for the toilet :( They are trying to go for unmanned reception desk but it was a bit challenging to deal with the staff through the CCTV for check in/out because the staff mostly just talked in Korean. I also called front desk to request for iron but the staff asked me to send the request through e-mail instead is a bit ridiculous to me.

    I like the location of the hotel as it is located between subway line 9 Sport Complex stop and line 2 Jamsil saenae stop. Airport bus 6006 goes direct to both Sport Complex and Jamsil saenae stops making it's very convenience to travel to and from the airport to the hotel. Location is buzzing with shops. The room is spacious, very comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean, big room and bathroom, safe and good location.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurants weren't open and therefore no breakfast options were available.

    Good location near subway stations. Travel into the touristy area is about 50 minutes. Rooms were very spacious and clean. Staff were helpful and particular compliments to Clara who was very welcoming and chatty each day and helped us with planning and bookings.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower facilties

    Staff and Location

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was comfortable, and the jacuzzi bathtub was a nice touch. We loved the location with the nearby restaurants and proximity to public transportation.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2024

    7.0
    It's cheap, clean, and the staff make it great.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 12 nights

    The worst part is the automatic check-in system. It wasn't working very well when we arrived, but luckily Clara was there to help us. (I heard it was still in the process of being updated, but my suggestion is to check-in Mon-Fri between 10 am to 9 pm so that someone is there just in case.) I think there were several small things that could use some improvements. Our bathroom looked unfinished as the faucet lever socket was degrading, and there was a huge cracked tile along the bathtub's base that looked like a repair might have been recently done. The lamps had loose wires that looked like an electrical hazard (we just left them unplugged). Towels also need to be replaced as a few of the ones we were given had holes larger than 5 cm in diameter. Weird things were that the restaurant was closed (they didn't change the sign until we were leaving) and the rooftop garden was clearly under construction with no warning given to us.

    The room worked nicely, and the staff (especially Clara) was excellent. Compared to other reviews, I didn't hear much noise. The hotel's location to the transit system was fairly easy for us to use. The cleaning staff was also very nice and did a great job. We slept well, and the internet wifi worked well for us. For AC, be sure to let the staff know what temperature you would like the room, so they can program that in when you turn on the unit in the room. I'm going to list a few things in the next section that may appear long, but it's only so that the hotel will continue to improve. If I ever go to Seoul again, I wouldn't mind staying here at all.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2024

    9.0
    Great value and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything worked fine.

    Great location and an amazing value.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2024

    7.0
    O.K.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    NO BREAKFAST

    FRIENDLY STAFF

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    8.0
    Great location for attending concerts at Jasmil area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The Location is perfect if you are attending concerts at Jasmil Arena. Lots of eatery around the hotel too. There’s also a photoism booth nearby.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    8.0
    A place close to almost everything!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The spa does not work, but we were still able to enjoy the tub.

    It is very close to Lotte World. The commute was easy and accessible. The room was spacious with a huge bath tub/spa.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was only disappointed by the hotel restaurant, because breakfast is not every day and you won't find European breakfast in the area.

    the hotel has an excellent location near many bars and restaurants.The ratio of quality and price is excellent.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    The location was superb.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As common in SK, few sockets for your laptop and chargers.

    Location is excellent. Clean and pleasant staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    9.0
    Worth the value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooftop facility was under maintenance by the time that we staying. TV in the bath tub is a bit dodgy and doesn't work. The tub look like jacuzzi tub but the bubble feature doesn't work.

    I like that the room is nicely clean. and the hotel staff come to make the bed, changing fresh towel and providing new water bottle every single day of our stay. with the price that we pay for this place, is this very perfect hotel. The area seems a bit dodgy because it's all surrounded by motels. But honestly if you don't mind that you get a perfect, comfortable stay here and very easy to travel around Seoul too. Sure that I'm I have to go back to Seoul again I will choose to stay here.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit too warm.

    Great location in Seoul. Room was very spacious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No bathroom door.

    The room with bath tub. Privacy.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise around the hotel Very loud songs around 4am - 🥲

    Good location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    there is no longer a concierge to check in or check out. Or even just to call a taxi. You speak to a machine located at the entrance, from which a person who knows where answers you anyway. It would be nicer if there was a person there, also for safety reasons, given that the doors are always open.

    Very nice hotel in a nice area. There are many restaurants and entertainment venues in the area. The subway is very convenient and is also close to the Lotte World Tower, the shopping center and the sports facilities.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Jacuzzi didn't work, bed was two singles put together, no smart tv, did not allow us to check in a little earlier.

    Very clean, lovely staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the only thing is the jacuzzi did not work.

    the location was great, the room was clean and I really recommend. However it is good in total. I really recommend it.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    8.0
    Excellent spacious room, mins walk to eateries and very close to Lotte World and Jamsilsanae station
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The hotel ads should be clear that the swimming pool is only strictly available if you book a Suite, the hotel information sheet in the room was out of date as there's no longer room service or laundry services

    spacious room, close to eateries and Lotte World and Jamsilsaenae Station

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    8.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sweltering in the room. No way to reduce the temp. Called front desk at 0300 and tried to tell him in broken Korean/English about the room. It was just too hot. We opened the windows and people were yelling and partying in the streets. The mattress was also super springy. Poor sleep either way.

    They let us drop our bags off before check-in time, and the location was great!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    The location surrounding has many eateries, easy to get around to Lotte world and Gangnam area. The room is spacious for 4.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    9.0
    I really enjoyed staying here! Great value and location. Staff was very nice and room was comfy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I didn't like that the bathroom didn't have a door. I was a bit surprised about that.

    Staff was very friendly and nice. I appreciated all of their help!

    Stayed in December 2023

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