Seoul Riviera Hotel

Terrible hotel. The carpet smelled, and the room decor was very old. The room wasn't clean either. I really don't recommend it. The service was also very poor, especially the front desk manager-level staff; the younger staff were okay though.

The facilities are complete but a bit old. The hygiene is acceptable, the environment is beautiful, and transportation is convenient. The service is enthusiastic. The hotel's location is excellent, making it easy to get around by taxi, subway, or bus, all of which are not far from the hotel.

Not bad. I was very happy with the location, it's a great spot for exploring Gangnam. The only thing is some of the table lamps were a bit difficult to turn on, and the lighting was a bit dim.

The room isn't huge, but it's perfectly adequate for one person. The hotel facilities are a bit dated, but overall it's clean and tidy. The soundproofing in the room is decent enough that it won't disturb your sleep. There are bus and subway stops nearby, so for this area, it's really good value for money.

This hotel has a dated, 'old-person' smell to it. For its age, it's kept reasonably clean, but the furniture is worn and peeling, the sofa is cracked, and the staff seem utterly lifeless. There are no charging ports by the bed, no remote-controlled switches, and the old-fashioned power outlets require an adapter and are severely lacking. In terms of location, other than being convenient for the airport shuttle, it's not close to anything. I definitely wouldn't want to stay here again.

I was very satisfied with the hygiene and service. I nearly lost my visa, but the hotel staff promptly found it for me. The airport shuttle drops you off right at the hotel entrance. The room was spacious and comfortable, making for a very relaxing stay. I plan to choose this hotel again next time.

Staying at this hotel in Korea was super convenient. There's a subway and bus stop right outside, and taxis are easy to catch downstairs. Plus, there's a convenience store on the ground floor. It's located in Cheongdam-dong, and the room was cleaned spotless every day.

Here's a recap of my stay at the Seoul Riviera Hotel. The address is 737 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Even though I booked two months in advance, I ended up booking during a price surge. I paid 4330 KRW for 4 nights, which was basically over 1000 KRW per night. Usually, it's around 500-600 KRW. This time, there were a lot of people in Seoul for concerts, which drove hotel prices up three or four times. The hotel I stayed at last time in Seoul also had its prices hiked by several hundred. Since there were three of us, I booked a standard room for three, with one double bed and one single bed. The room was relatively small, but it was quite clean, and the hotel staff were all very nice. We stayed for 4 consecutive nights, and it was very quiet, so the overall experience was good. Here's the transportation information: The airport bus 6006 goes directly to the hotel. You get off at the Riviera Hotel stop, which is right in front of the hotel entrance. You can enter the hotel directly, no need to walk even a minute, which is excellent. How to take the airport bus to Incheon Airport? The hotel front desk had two diagrams: one for the airport bus timetable directly to Incheon Airport, and another showing where to catch the bus. From the main hotel entrance, turn right and walk straight to the first crosswalk. Cross the street, and you'll see a Starbucks. The bus stop is right in front of Starbucks, about a 5-minute walk. The entire journey takes less than 2 hours. The nearest subway station is Cheongdam Station, about a 7-minute walk. Because the hotel is in Gangnam-gu, close to Apgujeong, we walked to Apgujeong. It took about 20-30 minutes, strolling and looking around. We took a public bus to Hannam-dong, which was also very convenient. The hotel also seemed to have a hot spring, but we didn't have time to go. There's also a particularly delicious 24-hour Korean restaurant near the hotel.

The room was a bit small, but that's to be expected given its central location. It was very quiet inside, and the subway station is conveniently close by.