RYSE, Autograph Collection by Marriott

I've stayed here for three consecutive years! The location is super convenient – the front entrance opens right onto Hongdae's main street, and the airport bus drops you off directly. The back entrance leads to Nyu Nyu and a small shopping area. There's even a Blue Bottle Coffee right in the hotel lobby. This time, they even gave me an aromatherapy diffuser as a gift!

The room's cleanliness could be improved. It would be more hygienic to use disposable items.

Overall, I'm very satisfied, but it's been quite hot this week, and the air conditioning in the room isn't quite sufficient. I had to use a fan to be able to sleep.

First time staying at a hotel, and I ended up in a 'water curtain cave' room. Water was dripping from the light fixture in the ceiling... The hotel staff came up and did a superficial fix, saying they'd properly repair it tomorrow and that I should just make do for the night.

The perfect art hotel in Seoul's most vibrant district 🇾🇹 If you want to experience Korean pop culture, fashion, and art, RYSE is the place for you. The hotel is located right in the heart of the bustling Hongdae district, literally just a couple of minutes from the subway and a direct line from the airport. Life buzzes all around: street dancers, bars, endless shopping, and a massive Olive Young right next door. The hotel itself is a stylish urban hub. The rooms are small but very chic, just like everything else in the hotel, with great textures throughout and luxurious, cozy colors. The entire hotel also smells wonderful, with an aroma similar to Tom Ford Tobacco & Vanilla. On the ground floor, there's an excellent bakery called Tartine, and in the evening, you absolutely must go up to the Side Note Club on the rooftop; the cocktails and views there are stunning. A huge plus is that the hotel is completely dog-friendly, so you can travel with your pets. 10 out of 10 for atmosphere and comfort!