Handpicked Hotel & Collections

Nice modern hotel with very kind stuff! The standard rooms are small but it's good for a few nights! Everything is clean and the beds are comfortable. The hotel is easy to reach with public transportation only 5 minutes to walk to the next station.

This is for the Owner, explicitly, because the staff is friendly, helpful, and very polite at any time, Dear Owner, For 2 nights we stayed in your hotel and we are happy not to come again. If you think that making a profit is the only thing you need to think about, then you are completely wrong. The following points lead to my rating. In detail, please read 1 to 5: 1. Yellowish blankets, bed linen, pilliw covers and towels are not what a guest expects. Pick a proper laundry, not the cheapest maybe and let them use some bleach, which also helps to remove stains because there are a lot... 2. A room for two people should have towels for two people, not only for one person. 3. Towels with holes are unusual for good Hotels, so why you do not replace them? 4. The walls need paint from time to time, painting costs a little bit of money but calms down guests, bc stains always tell a story. 5. Hallway carpet...that green thing on the floor...I guess it was a carpet, bc it has more holes than a swiss cheese, it needs a renewal. I can also provide some pictures if you want. Please fix these points, and your hotel looks much much better and more professional. Thank you for your time! Best regards, Sascha H

At over $100 per night one would expect at least secure wifi. But there isn’t. Super run down.. the pictures speak for themselves

I stayed premium room, the size quite spacious. The bathroom is good separating shower with toilet but no mat in bathroom. The front desk area is so creativity, it’s kind of cafe lot of photogenic zone and hotel offered complimentary americano.

On a busy area, a lot of restaurants, shops around, near a market, train station. Room quite small but clean and convenient. The staff could use English

I’ll start by saying the service was good, the people that work there are very kind and attentive. The room had a bad smell in the shower, a little septic in nature, they poured bleach down the drain to clear it, but to no avail. The windows were also fairly grimy. Thirdly, the location isn’t ideal for sightseeing Seoul. There are 2 busses that go straight into the city however you’re looking at 40 minutes. The subway is a 15 minute walk but a 40 minute trip to the city. Somewhere in Myeongdong would be much more ideal if you were sightseeing. Restaurants in the area are very good however and worth exploring.

In Seoul, tourists often gravitate towards the opulent charm of the city's lavish village hotels, drawn to the metropolis's reputation for grandeur. Yet amidst the glittering facades, there lies a quieter, more authentic side to Seoul – found in its tranquil neighborhoods, where locals and everyday citizens weave the true tapestry of the city's soul. Much like the burgeoning trend of neighborhood cafes, which have recently transcended their local roots to become beloved destinations for both residents and outsiders alike, Seoul's hospitality scene has seen the emergence of a new trend: the neighborhood hotel. These intimate accommodations offer a respite from the hustle and bustle, evoking a sense of warmth and familiarity that resonates deeply with visitors. Enter Handpicked Hotel, a shining example of this trend. Here, the emphasis is not on ostentation but on understated elegance – from the modest scale of the property to its tastefully appointed interiors and impeccable service. The cuisine mirrors this ethos, with a menu that marries sophistication with simplicity, tantalizing the taste buds with each bite. As I prepare to bid farewell to Handpicked Hotel after my second stay, I am filled with gratitude for the serenity it has afforded me. In a city known for its frenetic energy, this tranquil haven has provided a welcome sanctuary, allowing me to depart with a sense of peace and contentment.

I was here 6 years ago. Tourist friendly! The receptionist helped me to write my destination in Korean to help the drivers (without me asking). I love everything from the linen, the super large kimono towel (to my body size), to the interior selections. Note: I don't taste the breakfast option.

Nice modern hotel with very kind stuff! The standard rooms are small but it's good for a few nights! Everything is clean and the beds are comfortable. The hotel is easy to reach with public transportation only 5 minutes to walk to the next station.

This is for the Owner, explicitly, because the staff is friendly, helpful, and very polite at any time, Dear Owner, For 2 nights we stayed in your hotel and we are happy not to come again. If you think that making a profit is the only thing you need to think about, then you are completely wrong. The following points lead to my rating. In detail, please read 1 to 5: 1. Yellowish blankets, bed linen, pilliw covers and towels are not what a guest expects. Pick a proper laundry, not the cheapest maybe and let them use some bleach, which also helps to remove stains because there are a lot... 2. A room for two people should have towels for two people, not only for one person. 3. Towels with holes are unusual for good Hotels, so why you do not replace them? 4. The walls need paint from time to time, painting costs a little bit of money but calms down guests, bc stains always tell a story. 5. Hallway carpet...that green thing on the floor...I guess it was a carpet, bc it has more holes than a swiss cheese, it needs a renewal. I can also provide some pictures if you want. Please fix these points, and your hotel looks much much better and more professional. Thank you for your time! Best regards, Sascha H

At over $100 per night one would expect at least secure wifi. But there isn’t. Super run down.. the pictures speak for themselves

I stayed premium room, the size quite spacious. The bathroom is good separating shower with toilet but no mat in bathroom. The front desk area is so creativity, it’s kind of cafe lot of photogenic zone and hotel offered complimentary americano.

On a busy area, a lot of restaurants, shops around, near a market, train station. Room quite small but clean and convenient. The staff could use English

I’ll start by saying the service was good, the people that work there are very kind and attentive. The room had a bad smell in the shower, a little septic in nature, they poured bleach down the drain to clear it, but to no avail. The windows were also fairly grimy. Thirdly, the location isn’t ideal for sightseeing Seoul. There are 2 busses that go straight into the city however you’re looking at 40 minutes. The subway is a 15 minute walk but a 40 minute trip to the city. Somewhere in Myeongdong would be much more ideal if you were sightseeing. Restaurants in the area are very good however and worth exploring.

In Seoul, tourists often gravitate towards the opulent charm of the city's lavish village hotels, drawn to the metropolis's reputation for grandeur. Yet amidst the glittering facades, there lies a quieter, more authentic side to Seoul – found in its tranquil neighborhoods, where locals and everyday citizens weave the true tapestry of the city's soul. Much like the burgeoning trend of neighborhood cafes, which have recently transcended their local roots to become beloved destinations for both residents and outsiders alike, Seoul's hospitality scene has seen the emergence of a new trend: the neighborhood hotel. These intimate accommodations offer a respite from the hustle and bustle, evoking a sense of warmth and familiarity that resonates deeply with visitors. Enter Handpicked Hotel, a shining example of this trend. Here, the emphasis is not on ostentation but on understated elegance – from the modest scale of the property to its tastefully appointed interiors and impeccable service. The cuisine mirrors this ethos, with a menu that marries sophistication with simplicity, tantalizing the taste buds with each bite. As I prepare to bid farewell to Handpicked Hotel after my second stay, I am filled with gratitude for the serenity it has afforded me. In a city known for its frenetic energy, this tranquil haven has provided a welcome sanctuary, allowing me to depart with a sense of peace and contentment.

I was here 6 years ago. Tourist friendly! The receptionist helped me to write my destination in Korean to help the drivers (without me asking). I love everything from the linen, the super large kimono towel (to my body size), to the interior selections. Note: I don't taste the breakfast option.