Top 10 Sphinx Hotels

I thought it would be great considering the price plus I've stayed there before in mainland China. But I was a little disappointed. Although the facilities are maintained, you can tell they are old. Especially the shower water is sometimes hot and sometimes cold... I was a little dumbfounded how could there be such a problem. For breakfast, if you are staying for several days, I suggest you don't buy it every day because there are only four sets to choose from. But they are very exquisite~ and delicious. The overall service is great, nothing to complain about. Especially the front desk lady is super good. She helped me call a taxi. I needed to change the address temporarily and she ran out to confirm with the driver. It's great. The attitude is also very good. There are people to help with luggage when getting on and off the car👍🏻👍🏻

I had an incredible stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. The service was exceptional, with a special mention to Jenna, I met the first day with 6 hours flight delay who went above and beyond to make my experience unforgettable. The housekeeping team was equally outstanding, ensuring my room was always spotless and adding thoughtful touches that enhanced my stay (Thank you for the yummy chocolate pastries and eye masks). The hotel’s facilities, location, and overall atmosphere were flawless, truly embodying luxury and comfort.  The only minor downside was the mattress, which was a bit softer than I prefer. However, this didn’t detract from the amazing experience. Highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Seoul!   Also no worries about restaurants there, many restaurants you can see nearby. The BBQ restaurant opposite the hotel is absolutely amazing! The two ladies there are incredibly friendly and especially attentive to children. The Korean beef and pork are truly delicious, and the kimchi, along with the slightly spicy mushroom soup, is fantastic. It’s even better than the Michelin one-star BBQ beef restaurant I visited the next day in Gangnam.

The overall room layout is pretty good, and the high-floor view is beautiful with an expansive panorama. The room was also very clean. Breakfast was just okay, and there were a lot of guests staying at the same time, making it a bit noisy. There's a mall connected nearby, but it doesn't seem to get much foot traffic, so you'll have to go out to find food. Korean taxi drivers generally don't speak much English, so getting a cab was quite a challenge every time. Room service response was quite slow; almost every time I ordered something, I had to wait a long time. I feel the price might be a bit inflated.

This hotel is quite close to Olympic Hall and KSPO Dome, and you can definitely walk there, especially since it's in Seoul's tallest building, visible right from the venue. However, the value for money is a bit low; for the same price, I'd recommend Josun Palace. The hotel opened in 2017, but the facilities already feel dated. The view from the top floor isn't as visually appealing as Josun's either. Plus, because of its tower structure, the elevator lobby reminds me of high-rise offices in Shanghai's Pudong. The room type I booked included lounge access, but the offerings there were far inferior to those at the JW Marriott Seoul. On the bright side, it's very convenient to Lotte World below. There's also a street with food and pub options nearby that's bustling with locals even late at night, a walkable but not strictly necessary distance. Unless I need to attend another concert in the vicinity, I probably won't stay here again.

The hotel is very clean and new, located just 150 meters from Subway Line 2. Since it's in Gangnam, it's quite far from Myeongdong and Hongdae. On the first day, I didn't realize how long the subway ride to Hongdae would be – I thought it would be convenient, but it turned out to be 18 stops! That really messed up my schedule 😮💨. Also, the weather in Korea suddenly got colder these past few days, and there was no heating in the room. However, after I mentioned it to the front desk, they immediately brought a heater, which was very thoughtful.

Excellent location, but the facilities were quite disappointing otherwise. The decor and design were reminiscent of an upgraded budget hotel. Housekeeping consistently left behind items like forgotten tissues or towels in the room. The most frustrating part was on the first day at check-in; the front desk staff, struggling with English, tried to assign me either a twin room or an accessible room, despite my booking for a standard single king-sized bed. After I refused, I was told there were no rooms available because the hotel was full. Excuse me?! If a hotel is full, guests should be upgraded, not asked to downgrade! After I firmly stated my refusal, the front desk claimed they'd consulted with a manager and found me a 'very good room.' It turned out to be the exact room type I had originally booked. What a ridiculous charade! Paying 2800 a night, I certainly didn't expect to experience such service and disrespectful treatment.

Don't stay here if you are a light sleeper. There is absolutely no sound deadening. It's so loud from the traffic and construction right below. Also it would've been nice to be told there will be no dental kits provided in the rooms when I checked in, not having to find out when I needed it.

Centrally located in Gangnam with excellent public transport links. The only drawback is its distance from the airport. There's an entire commercial complex downstairs with everything you could possibly need. The rooms are a bit on the smaller side but definitely luxurious. Highly recommended for couples.

Great location, service and room were great. Only hiccup was not being able to get a room with one large bed instead of 2 beds. (requested but unavailable). They did make it up by giving us some wine and cheese in the toom. Good touch. Parking was also included which is great. But you have to validate with the hotel each time you return. There was once, I asked for validation and it did not work. I had to pay for overnight parking first and the hotel them applied for refund. A bit inconvenient. If you go, make sure you use the gym and pool. Fantastic!!