Hotel The Designers Hongdae in Seoul

“The accommodation is not new and doesn’t look as nice as in the photos. The hallway is old, and the room is old with stains and marks. It doesn’t match the pictures.”

This was one of the worst hotel stays I’ve ever experienced. The room was filthy—bed sheets looked reused, and I’m convinced the floor was never vacuumed, even after daily housekeeping. It’s appalling that they call this “clean.” We booked a room for four people, yet there was only one towel provided at first. We had to request the rest ourselves—completely unacceptable. The bathroom was a complete joke. A translucent door for the toilet? Where’s the privacy? And the open bathtub design left the entire floor soaked and slippery after every shower. Who thought this layout was a good idea? For the price I paid, this is outrageous. The hotel clearly doesn’t care about hygiene, comfort, or guest experience. Management should be ashamed. I strongly advise others to avoid this place entirely—it’s a waste of money and a total disappointment.