SOTA SUITE Busan Seomyeon

The room was spacious, and the self check-in/check-out process via mobile phone was very convenient. The breakfast was excellent, and for the price, I think it offers great value for money. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs it.

This time, I stayed in the SOTA Club King Room at SOTA Suites in Seomyeon, Busan. The main advantages are its extremely convenient location, spacious room, and very clean environment. The minor drawbacks are that the details could be improved: it would be more thoughtful to add more hooks in the room; the duvet was a bit too thick for the weather; and the light switches took some getting used to. Additionally, during peak hours, the wait for the elevator could be a bit long. Overall, it's still a good accommodation choice.

Conclusion: Don't go! The service was terrible, as if they were doing me a favor. The male receptionist, especially on the afternoon of July 10th, had a really bad attitude, answering everything with 'No, no, no.' It states the hotel was built in 2025, but the room felt old and the hygiene was just so-so. They don't provide key cards; you have to use your phone, which is hit or miss. For me, it was a bad experience – inconvenient and not secure. Breakfast is included, but it ends at 9:30 AM and is first-come, first-served. Also, the air conditioning kept turning off by itself, which was really bizarre.

This is a serviced apartment, and the elevators are still covered in protective film. Service: The front desk staff were very rude. Honestly, you can just use the self-service check-in and check-out, so you don't really need to interact with them. Breakfast: There was a queue for breakfast, and the staff seating people were still very rude. The preferential treatment was obvious. The breakfast was just enough to fill you up, not good quality. It's quite inconvenient that you have to scan a QR code or use a password to enter and exit the apartment, and also to use the elevators. The advantages are the large rooms and great location. There are plenty of dining and entertainment options downstairs, and Pop Mart is just a right turn from the exit. The mall above this place has everything, and it's right next to Seomyeon, the liveliest area. It's suitable for young people.

The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from Seomyeon shopping street. There's a convenience store right downstairs and a coffee shop next door, which is really handy. The room itself is huge, with a living room and two balconies, plus all the appliances you could need. After checking in at the front desk, everything else is managed via a mobile app – from opening the door and requesting cleaning to checking out. Just a heads-up, cooking isn't allowed in the room.