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Somerset Palace SeoulvsRakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village
Both properties are praised by writers. Overall, Rakkojae Seoul scores significantly better than Somerset Palace Seoul. Rakkojae Seoul is ranked #11 in Seoul with positive reviews from 5 sources including Rough Guide, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.
Somerset Palace Seoul
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
85 Susong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-885, South Korea
From $85/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "This well-located residence hotel... has all the amenities of a small apartment." Full review
Rough Guide "The venue of choice for long-term expats, thanks to impeccable service and wonderful on-site facilities."
Michelin Guide "The location, quality of service and good facilities all combine to make this apartment hotel one of the best in Seoul."
Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Time Out
218 Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-800, South Korea
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Built entirely with the same traditional techniques used in temples... staying at Rakkojae gives the impression of visiting the home of a Joeson-era aristocrat." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This beautifully restored hanok, with an enchanting garden is modelled after Japan’s ryokan. The guesthouse’s mud-walled sauna is included in the prices." Full review
Rough Guide "The most authentic of the bunch, character-wise. Not only is the hanok an 1870s original, but the owners serve traditional food for dinner: a little like a Japanese ryokan."
Afar Magazine "One of the best, Rak Ko Jae, has fancy touches such as jade floors and a mud sauna. Guests can perform a tea ceremony and make their own kimchi to take home." Full review
Time Out "The guest rooms feature white wallpaper and silk blankets filled with cotton wool. The hanoks are even equipped with Japanese bathing tubs and yellow soil jjimjilbang saunas." Full review
