Hotel President

As we were going the next day to the DMZ Tour near the North Korean border, we decided to rent a night in this hotel. The hotel is clean, the rooms spacious and for the most we managed to get a good sleep.

The next day on check out; the staff never greeted us (not even a smile) and he is the one actually checking me out (but South Koreans are generally rude and Xenophobic) no point working in a hotel correct? since you'll have to see us stinking foreigners all day long right? :) The room was good as I mentioned but the walls are made out of paper as I had to listen personally to everyone business around me. Right around 1:00 am and regardless of the noise, reception did nothing (probably cause I am a foreigner I assume), but I went to the neighbor and straighten the situation on the spot. After this was all good. Overall the staff in this hotel are arrogant and do not like foreigners. No news in South Korea. Strange for a country whose entire security and lifestyle depends on our Western Armed forces and protection.

Have been here several times before, and keep coming back for a few simple reasons: located in the absolute center of Seoul, best price/quality hotel in the district, easy parking (no extra charge), reasonable gym (although rather wired opening/closing hours during the weekend) and very good breakfast. I live in Korea and need to be Seoul occasionally early in the morning...better to stay a night in this hotel that face the Seoul morning traffic.

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