Orakai Insadong Suites

“Great location and amazing facilities - it's a serviced apartment.”

This was the first time I'd stayed in Insadong and the hotel is in a great location. Orakai is more of a serviced apartment than a hotel, as there is a proper kitchen with a full fridge/freezer, a washer/dryer, stovetop, oven, microwave, kettle, rice cooker, toaster and range hood. I was in the o… more

This was the first time I'd stayed in Insadong and the hotel is in a great location. Orakai is more of a serviced apartment than a hotel, as there is a proper kitchen with a full fridge/freezer, a washer/dryer, stovetop, oven, microwave, kettle, rice cooker, toaster and range hood. I was in the one room suite and it had two of everything needed for crockery and cutlery as well as cooking pots and pans. There were sponges, dish towels and dishwashing a dishwasher powder, although no powder for the washing machine (pro tip, travel with a pack of laundry sheets in a zip lock bag - they don't take up much space, smell nice and can be used in any machine). There is also a full out drying rack in the kitchen which, thanks to its placement near the airconditioning/heating vent, means any washing dries quickly and well. There were no coffee and tea supplies, but there is a 7-11 just across the street so it's easy enough to pick up provisions. There was a separate bedroom with really good storage, a safe and its own TV. The bed is one of the most comfortable beds I've slept in, in a hotel and the sheets were a good quality cotton. There is individual aiconditioning, one unit in the lounge area and one in the bedroom. The windows open slightly if you want fresh air. The lounge area has a lunge seat, single seat, coffee table and a large TV. There is seating for eating at the kitchen bench. The entry has masses of storage for shoes. The bathroom has a full bath, seperate shower, double vanity and a toto style toilet. There is also lots of storage in the bathroom. The towels were fluffy and clean although there is no face towel, but this seems to be a fairly common thing in Seoul hotels. I guess the benefit of a service apartment is that it's set up to live in so you can really unpack and not feel cramped or like you're living out of a suitcase, which was really nice. The rooms are serviced Monday to Friday only, not weekends, but can request it if needed. The hotel also has a lovely heated indoor pool, as well as a small spa and wading pool in the main area, with a male and female entry for the operate showers, and wet and dry sauna. The female only spas were closed when I was there for maintenance but the spa near the pool made up for that. There are two banks of elevators - one goes to the high floors only. I've seen other reviews that mentioned construction noise, but even after staying there for 9 nights, I didn't hear anything. The staff were really friendly and patient.

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“Nice Apartment in Insadong with good views and proximity”

Stayed in Orakai with family for 2 nights. We stayed in 2 bedroom premier apartment. Apartment is very spacious and well maintained with all amenities. We all loved the view from the apartment. Staff is good and friendly. You can easily walk to Insadong street to explore options. Buffet Breakfast i… more

Stayed in Orakai with family for 2 nights. We stayed in 2 bedroom premier apartment. Apartment is very spacious and well maintained with all amenities. We all loved the view from the apartment. Staff is good and friendly. You can easily walk to Insadong street to explore options. Buffet Breakfast is not that great so do note on that. Overall very good stay.

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“Great location and great service”

We have spent the last 7 nights at the suites. We had a large 4 bedroom apartment for my family of 2A and 3C (including 2 adult children). The apartment has great views and is well equipped. The bathroom amenities including shampoo, conditioner and soap are good quality. The washing machine is so … more

We have spent the last 7 nights at the suites. We had a large 4 bedroom apartment for my family of 2A and 3C (including 2 adult children). The apartment has great views and is well equipped. The bathroom amenities including shampoo, conditioner and soap are good quality. The washing machine is so useful and although there is a dryer, we hang our clothes up on the rack supplied and they dry overnight the aircon is set to warm and works well. The TV has stacks of channels including 1 Australian news channel which has been nice to have on at night. Every time I have called the front desk they have answered quickly and brought us towels, pillows and things as required. The apartment is clean. It’s a bit dated which is most noticeable with the carpet but the beds are comfortable and other furniture is all fine. It is a great choice if you want space and want to be located Insadong and close to stations

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“Centrally located but need some refurbish”

Great location right in the heart of Insadong — very convenient, close to many good food options, cafés, and tourist spots, with easy access to public transport. The room was spacious and suitable for a family stay. However, the property feels quite old. During our stay, we experienced flickering l… more

Great location right in the heart of Insadong — very convenient, close to many good food options, cafés, and tourist spots, with easy access to public transport. The room was spacious and suitable for a family stay. However, the property feels quite old. During our stay, we experienced flickering lights, and some controllers and in-room equipment were not working properly, which affected overall comfort. We requested a change of room after that. Luckily the staff was accommodating. Overall, a good choice if location and space are your priorities, but the hotel could really benefit from better maintenance and refurbishment.

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