Hotel Samjung
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A practical Gangnam base, but expect older rooms rather than four-star polish.

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Axel’s rating: 7.5/10 · an older 4-star business hotel in Gangnam

Hotel Samjung is an older 4-star business hotel in Gangnam, and we'd choose it for convenience rather than style. Eonju station is a short walk away, with an airport limousine stop outside. Booking.com guests generally rate cleanliness and staff well; recent Trip.com reviews also praise the location and breakfast. It's a sensible base if most of your plans are south of the river.

The compromise is uneven four-star comfort: Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly describe dated facilities, with some reporting awkward temperature control or unhelpful reception. A September 2026 hotel response mentions ongoing room and facility upgrades; ask about work affecting your dates. The official site also identifies the sauna and fitness area as men-only, chargeable and closed Sundays. We'd skip it for contemporary interiors or a gym everyone can use.

Rooms
Older furnishings and bathrooms; some guests report limited or ineffective temperature control.
Cleanliness
Generally positive across booking sites, though individual recent complaints show some inconsistency.
Service
Good overall ratings, tempered by recurring reports of unhelpful reception.
Amenities
Restaurant, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking; sauna and fitness facilities are men-only and closed Sundays.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast and sauna access cost extra; a recent guest reports a deposit, and the hotel mentions ongoing upgrades.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

The location

150, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Close to Eonju station, with an airport limousine stop outside; convenient for Gangnam.

Amenities and check-in

Restaurant, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking; sauna and fitness facilities are men-only and closed Sundays.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Parking (free)
  • Full-service laundry
  • Accessible
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: ₩20,000 per room per stay
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Hotel Samjung: from $195 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $195 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Samjung on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel Samjung is an older 4-star business hotel in Gangnam in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Address: 150, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Property ID: 1343009. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/seoul/hotel-samjung-1343009

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/seoul/hotel-samjung-1343009/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$287$346 on Booking.com$59 less (17%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$218$257 on Expedia$39 less (15%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$247$265 on Booking.com$18 less (7%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $195 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $310 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $427.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $547.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $666.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $800.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $941.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,105.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,215.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,320.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,429.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,535.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,654.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,799.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#9 of 9 hotels in Gangnam by Axel's take. Gangnam is #6 of 8 places to stay in Seoul. The best hotels in Gangnam, ranked · Where to stay in Seoul

Axel's take: 7.5/10

A practical Gangnam base, but expect older rooms rather than four-star polish. an older 4-star business hotel in Gangnam, scored for what it is.

Hotel Samjung is an older 4-star business hotel in Gangnam, and we'd choose it for convenience rather than style. Eonju station is a short walk away, with an airport limousine stop outside. Booking.com guests generally rate cleanliness and staff well; recent Trip.com reviews also praise the location and breakfast. It's a sensible base if most of your plans are south of the river.

The compromise is uneven four-star comfort: Expedia and Trip.com guests repeatedly describe dated facilities, with some reporting awkward temperature control or unhelpful reception. A September 2026 hotel response mentions ongoing room and facility upgrades; ask about work affecting your dates. The official site also identifies the sauna and fitness area as men-only, chargeable and closed Sundays. We'd skip it for contemporary interiors or a gym everyone can use.

  • Best for: Gangnam business trips; Travelers prioritizing transport; Practical stays over stylish surroundings

  • Watch out for: Dated rooms and uneven temperature control; Men-only, paid sauna and fitness area; Confirm current renovation disruption

  • Location: Close to Eonju station, with an airport limousine stop outside; convenient for Gangnam.

  • Rooms: Older furnishings and bathrooms; some guests report limited or ineffective temperature control.

  • Cleanliness: Generally positive across booking sites, though individual recent complaints show some inconsistency.

  • Service: Good overall ratings, tempered by recurring reports of unhelpful reception.

  • Amenities: Restaurant, breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking; sauna and fitness facilities are men-only and closed Sundays.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast and sauna access cost extra; a recent guest reports a deposit, and the hotel mentions ongoing upgrades.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Samjung, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Trip.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

About Hotel Samjung

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • 150, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
  • Guest rating: 3.8/5 on Google from 1,289 reviews (location 3.5/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Gimpo International Airport: 44 min by public transport · Incheon International Airport: 92 min by public transport · Cheongju International Airport: 145 min by public transport · Bongeunsa Temple: 15 min by public transport · Starfield Coex Mall: 16 min by public transport · Lotte World Tower: 28 min by public transport
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: ₩20,000 per room per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Parking (free), Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Seoul

Room types

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Standard room

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Standard Family room

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Standard Single room with city view (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Standard Double room (full double bed)

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Standard Twin room with city view (twin beds)

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Superior room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

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Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Classic room

Classic Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Standard Junior Suite

Suite

Single Suite

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Standard Suite

Superior Suite

Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

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Studio

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  • Beds: full double bed

Cottage

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