Paramion Hotel Nampo

This was my first solo trip with my daughter, and safety was a big concern. Having a 24-hour front desk was incredibly important; we knew we'd get immediate responses and help if any issues arose. There's also building security on the first floor, which made us feel very safe. We booked the couple's suite this time, and the space was huge. I love hotels with high ceilings that don't feel cramped. The room had everything we needed: a small kitchen, fridge, microwave (with an oven function), washing machine, water dispenser, and a drying rack. Although there's no dryer in the room, if you need to dry clothes, you can ask the front desk. They'll provide a key card for the communal washer and dryer, which you return after use. If you need a late check-out, you can also inquire at the front desk. As long as the room isn't booked by anyone else afterward, you can extend your stay until 2 PM at the latest, for 15,000 Korean Won per hour. For us, with an evening flight, this meant we had time for some last-minute relaxed shopping before returning to the hotel to pack, instead of rushing to organize our luggage at the airport. The hotel is within a 2-10 minute walk of BIFF Square, Gwangbok-ro Fashion Street, Gukje Market, the four-story Olive Young, and Daiso. The area is very lively, and the hotel even gave us a box of small cookies for Chuseok (Mid-Autumn Festival), which was a thoughtful touch. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this stay. I'll definitely stay here again next time and recommend it to friends and family. Highly recommend! 👍👍

The room we checked into did not have a washing machine, which didn't match the photos. There was a kitchen, but it wasn't usable, and there weren't enough power outlets. The hotel's location is undeniably convenient—you never have to worry about where to go day or night, and the view from the balcony is quite nice.

This is the worst hotel I have ever stayed at, for the following reasons. First, the formaldehyde smell was extremely strong; it had a pungent, newly renovated odor. Even though it's not newly renovated, you can still smell that pungent scent. Second, there was only one power outlet, which was very inconvenient. Third, this hotel provides nothing at all—there is no service to speak of. Because there are stairs inside the room, the noise was unbearable. You could clearly hear sounds from upstairs and next door, with a constant thumping noise that lasted from 3:30 AM until past 10:00 AM every single day. The soundproofing is atrocious; you could even hear someone sneezing. The mattress was so soft that it left my whole body aching. There are multiple steps inside the room, making it completely unsuitable for families with elderly people or children. They don't even provide complimentary bottled water, which shows how terrible their service is. It is a complete rip-off at this price. If you are not afraid of noise, a super soft mattress, multiple steps, and formaldehyde, feel free to stay here. There was nowhere to sit—no sofa—so we had to sit on the floor. As long as you don't mind sitting cross-legged on a hard floor, it's fine. There was no luggage rack either, and the room was so narrow that our suitcases could only be placed by the side of the bed.

The room comes with a mini-fridge and a water dispenser. Just a heads-up: the front desk is on the 3rd floor, where three different hotels share the same reception area, so make sure not to go to the wrong one—this hotel's desk is the one on the far left.

The room was more spacious than I expected, and the location is absolutely fantastic. I'll definitely visit again!