LOOP Seoul Hotel Retreat by Anook Seoul Gangnam 1

Stayed in a Family Type A room with 2 people. Pros: * **Spacious room:** Plenty of space to open two suitcases (one large, one medium). * **Large beds:** Both beds were generously sized. * **Amenities:** Comes with bottled water, chopsticks, plastic spoons (can get unlimited from the amenity shelf on the first floor), a refrigerator, microwave, washing machine, pajamas, toothbrushes, toothpaste, hairdryer, 2 bath towels, 4 face towels, and large bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body soap in the shower. * **Housekeeping:** On the first night, only towels were changed, but from the second day onwards, both towel changes and bed making were done properly. * **Ceiling height:** Some reviews mentioned low ceilings, but it didn't bother me at all. The room (or perhaps the building itself) felt more like a renovated apartment than a typical hotel. * **Adjustable AC:** Air conditioning could be individually controlled. * **Large TV:** Big screen TV with access to Netflix and YouTube (can log in to personal accounts). * **Separate toilet and shower:** The toilet and shower are in separate areas, so the floor doesn't get wet. * **Free access to basement bath:** Seemed like the large bath in the basement was free with a QR code given at check-in (though I ended up showering every night as I returned late). Cons: * **No screen on large window:** The small window had a screen, but the large one didn't (though I didn't need to open the window much, as I returned late every day). * **Toilet paper flushing:** You can't flush toilet paper down the toilet. * **No locks or changing area:** The shower room was to the right of the sink, and the toilet to the left, but neither had a lock, and there was no dedicated changing area. * **One key card:** Only one key card for two guests. * **Elevator security:** No need to tap the room key to use the elevator, which means anyone could potentially access the floors. * **Weak shower pressure:** The water pressure in the shower was a bit low. * **Lack of bedside outlets:** Couldn't find any power outlets by the bed (only found two in the kitchen and two to the left of the washing machine).

It's a capsule hotel so I guess it's to be expected, but the ceiling was much lower than I thought – my head almost touched it even when I was sitting down. However, the spacious individual lockers were a great plus. There were also multiple showers and toilets, so it never got crowded. If you're just looking for a place to sleep, I think it's perfectly fine.

The room was spotless! The speaker, microwave, and large fridge made it super convenient to use!!!!!!!!!!

If you're in the Gangnam area for a beauty trip, this place is within walking distance. They have lockers and laundry facilities, so it's perfectly adequate if you're traveling light for a 2-3 day stay. It's supposed to be self-check-in, but for some reason, I always end up having to go to the front desk. The noise level from other guests depends on their etiquette at the time, but it generally feels like there are people around throughout the day. Since the air conditioning is centralized rather than in individual booths, it can be quite strong, so if you get cold easily, you might want to bring thicker pajamas.

The hotel is quite new, and the family room has two large beds, perfect for four people. The toilet has a bidet function and is separate from the shower and sink. There's a fridge and a microwave in the room. A note on the washing machine says it's not for in-room use, but you can use the free laundry and dryer facilities on the second floor. The basement also offers a sauna and a spa pool, both complimentary. This hotel offers excellent value for money, especially for its location in Gangnam!

The bedroom's lighting was a bit dim, but overall, it was clean and pleasant. The location isn't far from Gangnam, about a 10-15 minute walk, and just 5 minutes from the bus stop. I'll definitely stay here again next time.

The hot spring was an extra charge and only accessible once, but it was great with a sauna and jets. The staff didn't explain the facilities upon arrival, but they were very kind. The entire hotel was exceptionally clean, and the location was excellent.