Rainbow Hotel Myeongdong

The hotel is clean , bright and Airy. Location is perfect for tourist who wants to explore Seoul . Very near to amenities, restaurant and train station. Perfect location. Mr. Kim is very accommodating and helpful ,He goes above and beyond for his customers, For a first time tourist in korea, it's reassuring to know that you have him to ask if need any help.

Everything was perfect in my experience in this hotel

Location was excellent. Metro station was nearby. There were restaurants and grocery shops around. Mr.Kim(owner) was very friendly and always maintain cleanliness. He offered us a free tour to watch Banpo bridge light show. But we refused as we had plans for the day. Face tissues, Towels, hangers, and other cleaning substances were available at any time. Most importantly water was available at anytime for free.

Room was quiet small as we had three luggage. Mattress was hard to sleep. Room AC was switched off. Owner said it is because of government rules in spring. There was a tiny window for ventilation yet without AC it was quiet horrible. For breakfast there were only bread, eggs and orange juice. Rooms are not sound proofed. There was a building site next to hotel and we got disturbed by the sound. We booked two rooms next to each other. But one was in the second floor and other in 4th floor. And there was no elevator.

Rainbow Hotel is conveniently located just a 2-min walk away from the Chungmuro subway station. There’s also a bunch of cafes, bars and eateries in the surrounding area. It sounds like it would be on a noisy street but it was quiet! The neighboring guests were also quiet. The rooms are promoted as soundproof and I didn’t have any issues with noise, though I also stayed here on a couple of weeknights. Mr. Kim (I think that was his name? the owner or manager?) was the highlight of my stay. I had lost my plush doll, which I foolishly kept in the outside pocket of my backpack so it must have fallen out. He went out of his way to check the CCTV footage to track down where it was. It had fallen out of my bag at the main entrance and a guest, who happened to be in the room right next door to mine, had picked it up and saved it! The plushie means a lot to me so I was thankful to both Mr. Kim and the guest for being so kind to help me! Other reviews give Mr. Kim a tough time but he’s doing his job of enforcing rules that keep the place clean and keep the peace. As a business owner, I get that. I found him very helpful and at times funny as he cracked a couple of jokes. Just be very patient and use Google Translate for anything beyond basic small talk!

The photos on the website are not representative of the actual accommodations. It’s your basic hostel with all private rooms and a shared kitchen on the fifth floor. The rooms are tiny but clean. If you’re a solo traveler and just need a place to rest your head and shower while sightseeing during the day, this will do just fine. I saw a couple of pairs of friends who stayed here though and I’m not sure how they made it work!

It is a typical korean Hotel in that price range. What really stood out to me, however, was the exceptional service provided by the hotel manager. We lost our key and the Manager drove 1 hour to get it back. Also he didn’t give us a fee for loosing it! Koreans are super helpful and forthcoming. The Hotel itself such as the room was super clean and comfortable. We had everything that we needed. I like the fact that you always have free water. Furthermore, it is in a central location and the Metro stations chungmuro amd Myeongdong are super. Also there are a lot of good restaurants, shopping facilities and Streetfood around the place.

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Very helpful host

The hotel is really well located, central in Seoul, near metro-stops and streets with restaurants, bars and streetfood markets. (But the street from the hotel is quiet at night.) The owner/manager is super friendly. The rooms are small but clean and with proper windows with an insect-screen. Probably one of the best budget options in the city! Excellent price quality!

Its basic very basic and for short stays. Room are small the toilet even smaller but clean. Mr Kim the manager is super helpful , he helped me lug my suitcase

There is no breakfast per se so fend for yourself but there are many cafes around Its in an alley so can be noisy Also check in time is 3 so even if you arrive early there is no one at the reception to greet you

Mr. Kim is very kind. He helped me carry luggages from the hotel to the airport bus stop since I overshopped and has a lot upon checking out. He always asked if my stay is comfortable as well. Would stay again if I come back to Seoul next time.

Hotel is in a very good location. Right in the middle of all the action. There are a lot of things within walking distance. Food sightseeing ect. The hotel manager is very friendly and very very helpfull. He went out of his way to help me organize things and sort out difficulties I had. I would definitely go back there and recommend this place.

Everything was more than great, the host was nice and kind. It was located in the perfect spot. The bathroom was clean, there was available fresh cold water in the building and air-conditioning in the room, perfect for the hot weather. I would come back for sure.