Oh-Mok Gyo Co-Op Residence

For the price I paid I was quite happy with the hotel. The room was somewhat spartan; a double and a single bed, a kitchenette with microwave and stove and a small TV. Nonetheless it was very bright and clean. The front desk staff spoke English and were very helpful. I spent two nights there and they helped me booking a cab to the airport, finding the subway station and changing the Korean keyboards on their computers. The location is not necessarily central but it is about two or three blocks from a subway station on the line 5; within 25 minutes I was in downtown Seoul. The neighborhood is not touristy at all; it's feels like a suburb, not a lot to see but you will have the opportunity to see Koreans going about their daily business, which I found quite interesting. Anyway, if you're looking for a luxurious hotel with tons of tourist attractions nearby, this is not the place for you. But if you're looking for a reasonably priced, spacious and clean room, I recommend the Oh-Mok Gyo Co-Op Residence.

From the price and the look it seems too good to be true. The lobby of the hotel is very nice and the staff at the front desk is very friendly and can usually speak English. Upon entering my room I was taken back by the shower/sink/toilet combo which are all in the bathroom and get wet when you take a shower and I wasn't sure of the quality since I usually only stay in very nice rooms in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. After the first couple days I got really used to it and eventually started to love my room. I have very high standards and eventually they were all met. I felt very comfortable in my room and it even started feeling like "home." Overall, if you are very picky, I would give this hotel a chance because you can't beat the price. Eventually, you might love this place too!