At Hotel The Designers Hongdae, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Namdaemun Market and Myeongdong Street. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Humming Bella, which serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast. Also, Hongik University and Lotte Outlets Seoul Station are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: Hapjeong Station is 5 minutes and Hongik University Station is 9 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean
At a glance
Hotel size
80 rooms
Arranged over 16 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 21
Minimum check-in age is 20
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite valet parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Onsite parking limited (max 1 space per unit)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee shop
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2013
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Assistive listening devices available
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
LED television
Premium digital channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Memory foam mattress
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Bidet
Soap
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Humming Bella - This café specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast and brunch.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately KRW 13000 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Designers Hongdae
Designers Hongdae Seoul
Designers Hotel Hongdae
Hongdae Designers Hotel
Hongdae Hotel
Hotel Designers Hongdae
Hotel Designers Hongdae Seoul
Hotel Hongdae
The Designers Hongdae Seoul
Hotel The Designers Hongdae Hotel
Hotel The Designers Hongdae Seoul
Hotel The Designers Hongdae Hotel Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel The Designers Hongdae offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel The Designers Hongdae does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel The Designers Hongdae?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel The Designers Hongdae?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Parking spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel The Designers Hongdae?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel The Designers Hongdae?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Seven Luck Casino Millennium Seoul Hilton Branch (6-min drive) and Seven Luck Casino Seoul Gangnam Branch (15-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around Hotel The Designers Hongdae like?
Hotel The Designers Hongdae is a short 5-minute walk from Hapjeong Station and 8 minutes' walk from Hongik University.
Hotel The Designers Hongdae Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
8 August 2024
Lobby was not a fancy thing but rooms and everything else was beyond expected
Jairo
Jairo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 August 2024
Good location - Average hotel
Good location. Not a great hotel. The room given had no door handle, just a hole in the door where the handle used to be, so the door couldn't be closed. We were able to change rooms.
They also charge a fee to leave your luggage for a couple of hours after checking out. I have never heard of a hotel charging a fee to hold luggage.
Aislinn
Aislinn, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 July 2024
Room very hot. Followed instructions for cooling using remote control, but couldn’t get it to work. Instructions not clear enough, or air conditioner broken. Don’t know which.
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 June 2024
The room was clean and maintained well. Extra charges for basic items, such as shampoo and body wash, makes me feel uneasy.
They should do better job in keeping the hall way more presentable. Not only the room, the front desk and hall way are the first impressions to the guests.
Sooyen
Sooyen, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 June 2024
Bryan
Bryan, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 April 2024
I absolutely the location of this property! Very central to Hongdae Red Street and Subway stations. The staff was also quite accommodating, courteous and friendly. I would def book here again on my next trip to Seoul!
Abdul Majid
Abdul Majid, 5-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 April 2024
Location was great for night life
Zachary
Zachary, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
29 March 2024
Walls are thin and past midnight lots of loud people in the hallway. Lighting in the hallway is dark as we walk towards our room. There is no shower curtain in the bathroom so water everywhere after use. One elevator is old and just patched with brown paper around it. Lobby is very small. If you want to stay in cheap and convenience around Hongdae then this might be it but I didnt feel safe. The rooms looked like a dorm.
Sharon
Sharon, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 March 2024
Mackay
Mackay, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 February 2024
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 October 2023
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 July 2023
Kerline
Kerline, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
1 July 2023
Warning sign fur anyone considering to stay in this hotel. The hotel has been the worst hotel that I have stayed. It is very dirty and not well maintained facility.
Bub Hyun
Bub Hyun, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 June 2023
Ana
Ana, 12-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 April 2023
Staffs are helpful and efficient. Location is convenient with many dining options, nearest Hongik Univ subway station is 7 min. walk away. Drawbacks are... room is small for 4 adults, not enough space for 4 mid size luggages. Room lightings are insufficient, a bit dim even with all lights turned on. Toilet glass door is only partially glossed, hence can see through inside.
KAY MENG
KAY MENG, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
25 February 2023
Renita
Renita, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 January 2023
Photos did not match actual room. Hotel is extremely overpriced.
Gregory
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2022
good
Chayanit
Chayanit, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
27 November 2022
Jesse
Jesse, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2022
So easy to get to via the airport railroad. 711 right outside. Friendly staff that are there too help. Check in is at 3pm local time but they will store your bags up front.
Maxwell
Maxwell, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 October 2022
Philip
Philip, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
4 September 2022
emma
emma, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
26 June 2022
We stayed in the family suite. Towels and bed linens were stained. We had to request new pillows because the two on the bed had huge stains. The same goes for towels. We requested new towels only to realized that our replacement was much more stained than the ones originally in the room. You could also tell the room cleaning was very subpar. The tub, which was huge, was disgusting. There was an old, left behind toothbrush by it that was obviously missed during cleaning. There were clumps of dust in corners of the room and by the nightstand. The toilet could've been cleaned better. There were brown stains in the area where everything gets flushed into like there wasn't much effort to clean in there. The walls were oddly dirty too. They had brown scuff marks all over and the room lacked any type of wall decor. It was a very very plain room. All night we heard a sound from above us that sounded like what I imagined was a water heater kicking on or an A/C unit.