Hotel Ora Incheon

The hotel is advertised as being near the airport, but it actually takes a little over ten minutes to get there. The towels provided by the hotel were extremely small, about the size of a hand towel at other hotels (see photo 3). When we entered the room, it felt very stuffy, so we tried to adjust the AC, but the lowest it would go was 27°C no matter what we did. We called the front desk, and they told us that the heating was currently on, and if it was too hot, we could just turn it off. However, even with the heating off, it was still hot and lacked ventilation. The windows couldn't be opened, so we ended up sleeping with the door open. The pillows were way too soft and uncomfortable, causing us to toss and turn all night and wake up repeatedly. Since we had an 8:00 AM flight the next day, we messaged the hotel via Trip.com to ask if we could book a ride to the airport (as the hotel offers a free shuttle service). They sent me a link and asked me to apply on their website. When I couldn't access the site, I asked if they could just process the application for me, but they replied that there was no shuttle at 5:00 AM. Yet, while waiting in the lobby for our ride, we saw the hotel shuttle—a van with the hotel's name on it—right there. The only good thing was that when we checked in, we noticed they offered free sandwiches (available for pickup from 6:00 AM). We asked a staff member if we could get ours a bit early since we had to head to the airport at the crack of dawn, and she kindly gave them to us. Her customer service was excellent.

I strongly do not recommend this hotel, especially if you are traveling with elderly guests. The bathroom floor in this hotel is super slippery (there is even a warning sign inside the bathroom about it), yet with such a slippery floor, they don't even provide a non-slip mat. When taking a morning shower, I stepped forward just a little bit and fell backward, hitting the back of my head on the floor. I had to get checked at the Incheon Airport Medical Center before boarding my flight. I am genuinely terrified just thinking about how I could have hit the bathtub wall right behind me... Avoid this place at all costs!!!

Close to the airport, the building has a unique and attractive exterior. The hygiene was good, and the two beds were very comfortable. I arrived around 10 PM, and the front desk staff were polite and professional.

My one night at the ORA Hotel Incheon felt like a perfectly orchestrated brief escape for a traveler in a hurry. It's conveniently located near the airport, just a ten-minute shuttle ride away. But don't mistake it for a perfunctory 'airport hotel'. The room was surprisingly spacious, and pulling back the curtains revealed a sweeping airport view through the large floor-to-ceiling windows. Watching planes take off and land in such quietude had a peculiar, romantic charm. The hotel boasts a minimalist design – clean and sharp. The bathtub was huge, perfect for a relaxing soak to wash away the fatigue of a connecting flight. Since the surroundings are quite open and quiet, you can easily order room service if you're hungry, and I heard the food is quite good. The only thing to remember is that Korean hotels generally don't provide disposable toiletries; you'll need to bring your own toothbrush and slippers or buy them from the vending machine on the first floor. When checking out for an early morning flight, the front desk thoughtfully provided complimentary sandwiches, which was a heartwarming touch. All in all, it's not a typical tourist hotel, but it's a surprising sanctuary for travelers on the go, striking a great balance between convenience and quality.

I knew that toothbrushes and toothpaste wouldn't be provided in Korean hotels, but I was surprised that slippers weren't either... and that you had to pay extra for them. The room I chose had a great view, and I caught a beautiful sunrise in the morning! Definitely a plus.

The room was spacious and the hotel felt very new! It's perfect for an airport layover. Check-in was super fast. There's no front desk staff from 12:00 AM to 7:00 AM, but you can self-check-in. This place is ideal for a layover, with an airport shuttle running every hour starting at 5:30 AM. However, there's absolutely nothing around the hotel – no food, drinks, or entertainment options.

The front desk staff spoke fluent English, so communication was seamless. The room was spacious and the facilities were fairly new. Just a small heads-up: there was quite a bit of airplane noise at night, so if you're a light sleeper, you might want to bring earplugs.