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The May Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Myeongdong Street

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Reception
Premium Double Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior detail
Premium Double Room | Living area | 62-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, Netflix
Royal Twin Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Air conditioning

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Royal Twin Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Royal Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Double Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Down comforters, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
10, Supyo-ro 26-gil, Seoul, Seoul, 03139

What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Street - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gwanghwamun - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Bukchon Hanok Village - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Namdaemun Market - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 5 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 10 min drive
  • Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Play Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Moxy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪유성집 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pub & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BACKSTREET PIZZA - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The May Hotel

Hotel near Myeongdong Street
Close to Gwangjang Market and Lotte Department Store, The May Hotel provides amenities like free self-serve breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An elevator and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 61 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Separate tubs/showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 62-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available on weekdays 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (26 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 62-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

The May Hotel Hotel
The May Hotel Seoul
The May Hotel Hotel Seoul

Frequently asked questions

Is The May Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The May Hotel?

The May Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The May Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The May Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The May Hotel located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Insa-dong and Gwangjang Market. Myeongdong Street and Gyeongbokgung Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Jongno 3-ga Station is only a 5-minute walk and Anguk Station is 9 minutes.

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The May Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 181 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, staffs are friendly, breakfast is wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, quiet hotel despite being in a vibrant area. Separate bath, separate (automatic) toilet. Convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smart modern room with some stylish features. Lacking a safe and some extra plug sockets. Good to have included breakfast with nice options. Staff very friendly and hotel is in great location for getting around the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Stay was okay, hotel needs some updates and a proper cleaning. Loved the neighborhood though, so still recommend it for a short trip to Seoul
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lizz Anthonette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed to sleep here. Good value. The place is small but is good enough for a couple. Place is modern. Bed is comfy. Sure close to places to eat and drink but this is inan area where people drink and go for night out in Seoul so I would not recommend for families or ladies travelling by themselves at night. If youre a couple, it's somewhat fine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Juha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room alright and clean. Should have been more lockers. Breakfast was something...
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place, sad time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

tenzin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked our hotel.. specially the area cause there r plenty of restaurants near by and shopping center.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuritzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was located in a convenient area and the staff were very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Yannick

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Budget hotel in a shady street close to a nice and vibrant area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, front desk was very friendly and helpful to our needs. Even though the room was a bit small I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked how close restaurants, convenient stores and cafes were
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

MICHIE

It was good that the station was close and there were many convenience stores and restaurants nearby
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very accommodating and very polite. Great english skills and my hotel room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 19 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne kateleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good place especially for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing! staff is super friendly and helpful. had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good position, excellent staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms. Excellent service.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay for 3 days!

Great stay in a quiet and narrow street but close to many restaurants and metro/tube station. The Main Street is busy at night each day but cannot be heard from the rooms. Breakfast is free and fine for western travellers (coffee, toast, fruit).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super value! Large western style rooms and huge bathtub was a surprise. No carpet in room which was nice and clean! Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness
It's been many years since I was last assigned such a dirty room. For me, it doesn't matter if it's a big room and a beautiful bathroom when it's not actually clean. There was hair, toothpaste stains and food crumbs lying around. Dirty and unclean, just plain awful. This hotel was also one of the more expensive hotels I booked, but I have to say that I've stayed in hotel rooms for half the price and they've been clean. So I'm really glad I was only there for 1 night and will never have to stay there again. I can also mention that the first thing that hit me when I opened the door to the hotel room was that there was an extremely strong "washing chemical" smell. So intense that it was hard to breathe. That made it extra "impressive" and surprising that it was so dirty.

6/10 Okay

Seung

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms small
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Giovanni

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very comfortable hotel in old Seoul

Very comfortable hotel based in strategic position of old Seoul. The hotel is based just 10 min by foot from subway line 1 and 3, close to hundred of mini market and restaurants. Nice location for tourists but the room are comfortable even for people like me that visit for Business. Wifi in the room is very good. The hotel declares no breakfast included but actually they offer every morning a nice selection of salad, egg, bread, fruits, jam, juice and coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024