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Hotel President

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Myeongdong Street

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Hotel President offers a strategic location near Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and amenities like dry cleaning, a gym, in-room WiFi, a café for quick refreshments, and a 24-hour business center.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 20 of 20 rooms

View all photos for Standard Single Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Semi Double Room, Non Smoking

Semi Double Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Semi Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Suite(2 semi double beds), Non Smoking

Twin Suite(2 semi double beds), Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Twin Suite(2 semi double beds), Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (1 Single & 1 Semi-double)

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (1 Single & 1 Semi-double) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room, Non Smoking (1 Single & 1 Semi-double)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Corner, Non Smoking

Single Room, Corner, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Single Room, Corner, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Non Smoking

Family Triple Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Family Triple Room, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (Korean Ondol, No heating on ground)

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (Korean Ondol, No heating on ground) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (Korean Ondol, No heating on ground)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 64 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Twin, Non Smoking

Family Twin, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Family Twin, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Family Triple

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Quadruple Room - Non-Smoking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Quadruple Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Deluxe Double(Korean Style)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Deluxe Double(Korean Style)

  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Family Twin Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Family Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
16 Eulgi-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 100-191

What's nearby

  • Seoul Plaza - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Seoul City Hall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lotte Department Store - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Myeongdong Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Euljiro 1-ga Station - 3 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 15 min walk
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Horton - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪맥도날드 (McDonald's) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Seine - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪구이구이 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel President

Upscale hotel near Myeongdong Street
Close to Namdaemun Market and Gwanghwamun, Hotel President provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 303 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean, spacious rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (KRW 20,000 per stay)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 26,000 for adults and KRW 17,600 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Elysee

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is not suitable for guests who are required to quarantine, due to the property's communal areas.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately KRW 26000 for adults and KRW 17600 for children
  • Valet parking fee: KRW 20000 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 May to 15 October
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Hotel President Seoul
President Seoul
Hotel President Hotel
Hotel President Seoul
Hotel President Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel President pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel President?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel President?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel President located?

Located in Myeong-dong, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Seoul Plaza and Seoul City Hall. Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market are also within 10 minutes. Euljiro 1-ga Station is only a 3-minute walk and City Hall Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel President Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 673 out of 1498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 542 out of 1498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1498 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, room was enormous and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sangsoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staffs, clean room,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, close to subway station. Easily accessible by airport bus.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harkiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked family room, very spacious, walkable to myeongdong area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazel Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay! The hotel was very clean, comfortable, and conveniently located — close to the night market, restaurants, and public transportation. Everything was easily accessible, making it a perfect base for exploring the area. Highly recommended for both leisure and business travelers!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bit pricey place but was overall a good stay. Bathrooms seriously need to be updated as they look very outdated and not the best lighting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smart option for family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MSelim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast could be better
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nabilah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was big, convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

junko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice hotel ！
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at The President Hotel. Its about a 5-10 min walk to Myeongdong Street. There are 711s in the area. Close to the Euljiro Subway station. Walking distance to Lotte Department store. Great hotel. Amazing staff. Would stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

YICHYUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location near Seoul City Hall with great access to many shops and restaurants. The hotel is also near the Subway station but I did not use it this time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, can’t fault the hotel. Great location
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuchen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty spacious room. Bathtub gets clogged sometimes but the cleaning staff was nice. Like the breakfast. If front desk staff speak better English it would be better
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that location is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Song

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located and easy access, by walking, to many atttactions.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Rooms were a bit dated and in need of a Reno. Windows were drafty but otherwise a good hotel in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the best location for a first time visiting Seoul! We were less than 30 minutes walk from everywhere, train station right out front of the building and very close to popular areas like Myeongdong, Insadong and the Lotte food court
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Su Keun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
During the daytime parking staff were rude.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Insik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kaori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is best. Room is very wide & comfortable.

4/10 Poor

Chariss Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reception customer service needs improvement.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central Seoul stay

Very central to Seoul and close to town hall station and subway shopping centres to stay warmer underground till exit Fast welcoming check in Fast efficient lifts to all floors Rooms and bathrooms little dated but daily service and very clean facilities Excellent for walking to so many features shops restaurants and cafes Close to palace and bus tour routes Large clean reception hall to hotel Close to bus stop for airport transfer too (100metres)
View from room on floor 27
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

YOICHIRO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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