Bonum 1957 Hanok Stay and Hotel

Perfect location for sightseeing, great staff, very friendly and helpful, traditional house type and terrace, beautiful room with nice garden view, great location, staff was friendly and professional, location was superb, fantastic location near the temples, the location was perfect and the building was beautiful, great location, loved the privacy of the yard.

No breakfast or room service, storage/hanging space for clothes could be reconsidered, the property was not worth the price, room had mold all over the bathroom, room was not clean, dusty & moldy rooms, bathroom set up was terrible, staff was terrible, they didn’t clean the room properly, room was not cleaned, it was getting cold at night, very run down property, extreme expensive for what you get, very bad price for value, the shower had a broken shower head and poor layout, the staff was not helpful at all and not friendly at all, the cleaning of the room was not so good, it was dusty, the shower drain had issues, room was not cleaned, we got some sort of old rustic smell in our room whole day, erratic hot water in shower, air conditioning is too powerful.

Daily housekeeping, physical distancing rules, first-aid kit, CCTV outside property, hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, mosquito net, carbon monoxide detector, use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus, air purifiers, guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, thermometers for guests provided by property, all plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, guests can opt-out of accommodation cleaning, staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, disinfection of high-touch surfaces, ticket service, safety deposit box, concierge service, room service, key card access, express check-out, bottle of water, 24hr front desk, free Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi available in all areas, internet, laundry facilities.

National Folk Museum, Changdeok Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, Gwangjang Traditional Market, Namdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Market, Namsangol Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, Namsan Park, Cheonggyecheon.

Low season is in February, and high season is in May.

Guests recommend choosing a room with a garden view for a more pleasant experience.

Some guests found the rooms to be noisy at night, so bringing earplugs might help ensure a good night's sleep.

Due to the old plumbing system, guests are advised to adhere to the hotel's policy of not flushing toilet paper down the toilet.

Some guests encountered maintenance issues such as broken chairs and erratic hot water, so it's advisable to check the room upon arrival and report any issues promptly.

English-speaking guests may find it helpful to interact with Sue Kwang, a staff member who is fluent in English and received high praise for her professionalism and helpfulness.

If arriving with luggage, consider taking a cab due to the uphill walk from the subway station to the hotel.

The reception closes after 11 pm, so guests without a Korean phone number may face challenges in contacting the staff for assistance.

Some guests found the hotel lacking in providing basic amenities, so it's advisable to bring personal toiletries for convenience.

The hotel does not have an elevator, so guests with heavy luggage may want to consider this before booking.

Some guests reported cleanliness issues, so it's recommended to check the room upon arrival and address any concerns with the staff immediately.