Why search “Seoul residence hotel”? If you Google this, you need 3 things: 1) A kitchen for kids/picky eaters, 2) More space than a hotel room, 3) English-speaking staff + laundry. You’re planning 4+ nights or traveling with family. This guide gives you 10 verified options with kitchens, maps & reviews.
1. Why Foreigners Choose Residence Hotels in Seoul
- Save Money on Food: Eating out 3x/day for a family of 4 in Myeongdong = $120/day. With a kitchen, you cut 50%.
- Laundry = Pack Light: 90% of serviced apartments have in-room washer/dryer. No more 2 suitcases.
- Jetlag Recovery: Separate bedroom + living room means parents don’t wake kids at 3 AM.
- Visa/Long Stay: Many offer monthly rates + D-10, D-2 visa address proof.
Image: Gangnam from COEX area
2. Best Areas for Serviced Apartments
Jongno / Insadong: Walk to Gyeongbokgung Palace, traditional vibe, 5 subway lines.
Gangnam / COEX: Business district, connected to mall + airport bus, modern buildings.
Jung-gu / Seoul Station: AREX airport train, KTX for Busan trips, Myeongdong next door.
Mapo / Hongdae: Young vibe, budget-friendly, 1 stop to Gimpo Airport.
3. Top 10 Residence Hotels - Full List
1. Somerset Palace Seoul - Jongno
Website: discoverasr.com/en/somerset/south-korea/somerset-palace-seoul
Address: 7 Yulgok-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03143【7024782145684522385†L111-L112】
Phone: +82 2-6730-8888【7024782145684522385†L121-L122】
Reputation: 4.3/5 TripAdvisor. Guests love location 3-min walk to Anguk Station【7024782145684522385†L118-L119】. “Great for tourists, near Insadong” - TripAdvisor Review【7024782145684522385†L13-L15】
2. Oakwood Premier COEX Center - Gangnam
Website: oakwood.com/en/ap/kr/seoul/oakwood-premier-coex-center
Address: 46 Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-525【1258614926118831546†L10-L11】
Phone: +82 2-3466-7000
Reputation: 9.1/10 “Exceptional” on Traveloka (1,668 reviews)【1258614926118831546†L63-L66】. “Connected to COEX Mall underground”【1258614926118831546†L20-L21】. Seoul’s first luxury serviced residence since 2002【1258614926118831546†L42-L44】
3. Fraser Place Central Seoul - Jung-gu
Website: frasershospitality.com/en/south-korea/seoul/fraser-place-central-seoul
Address: 78 Tongil-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04517【5753975957283580544†L42-L43】
Phone: +82 2-2220-8888【5753975957283580544†L44-L46】
Reputation: 4.2/5 on Creatrip (1,386 reviews)【5753975957283580544†L124-L125】. “Staff speak English, pool & spa, great for 2-month stays”【5753975957283580544†L149-L151】. 271 apartments from studio to 3-bedroom【5753975957283580544†L293-L294】
4. Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences - Songpa
Website: sofitel-seoul.com
Address: 209 Jamsil-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05552【4139892005425848087†L474-L475】
Phone: +82 2-2092-6000【4139892005425848087†L291-L292】
Reputation: 4.9/5 TripAdvisor (1,104 reviews)【4139892005425848087†L463-L464】. “5-star apartments on floors 7-14 with kitchenette + Serviced Residences Lounge”【4139892005425848087†L187-L189】
5. Orakai Insadong Suites - Jongno
Website: orakaihotels.com
Address: 18 Insadong 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03163【1364251402274494687†L231-L232】
Phone: +82 2-6262-6888
Reputation: 9.0/10 “Exceptional” Traveloka (1,614 reviews)【1364251402274494687†L203-L205】. “1-4 bedroom suites with kitchen, washer, in heart of Insadong”【1364251402274494687†L17-L19】
6. Oriens Hotel & Residences Myeongdong - Jung-gu
Website: orienshotel.com
Address: 50 Samil-daero 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04627【5923826708962919827†L239-L240】
Phone: +82 2-2088-2000
Reputation: 8.6/10 “Very Good” KAYAK (2,215 reviews)【5923826708962919827†L71-L75】. “Spacious rooms with kitchenettes and laundry”【5923826708962919827†L283-L284】. 3-min walk to Chungmuro Station【5923826708962919827†L67-L69】
7. Vabien Suite I Serviced Residence - Seodaemun
Website: vabiensuite.com
Address: 33 Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Phone: +82 2-362-9000
Reputation: 4/5 bubbles TripAdvisor (87 reviews)【4450577057317713068†L11-L13】. “Great location, 5-min walk to Seodaemun Station, spacious & clean”【4450577057317713068†L15-L18】
8. Fraser Suites Insadong Seoul - Jongno
Website: frasershospitality.com
Address: 272 Nakwon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-320【5753975957283580544†L10-L11】
Phone: +82 2-742-5555
Reputation: 213 suites from 1-4 bedroom + penthouses【5753975957283580544†L409-L411】. “Blends Korean style with imported designs”【5753975957283580544†L411-L412】
9. The Grand Suite Serviced Residence - Gangnam
Website: grandsuite.co.kr
Address: 5 Eonju-ro 172-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Phone: +82 2-543-2277
Reputation: 3.5/5 bubbles TripAdvisor【4450577057317713068†L32-L33】. “Brilliant place if prepared to cook, fully equipped with washing”【4450577057317713068†L38-L40】
10. Cheongdam Human Star Ville - Gangnam
Website: humanstarville.com
Address: 16 Dosan-daero 101-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Phone: +82 2-542-5566
Reputation: 3.6/5 bubbles TripAdvisor【4450577057317713068†L22-L23】. “Heated floor like Korean homes, clean, good location”【4450577057317713068†L27-L30】
4. Quick Comparison Table
| Hotel | Area | Best For | Kitchen | Laundry | Monthly Rate Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Palace | Jongno | Palace tours, Families | Full | In-room | $2,800+ |
| Oakwood Premier COEX | Gangnam | Business, Shopping | Full | In-room | $3,500+ |
| Fraser Place Central | Jung-gu | Long stay, Embassy area | Kitchenette | In-room | $2,600+ |
| Sofitel Ambassador | Songpa | Luxury, Lotte World | Kitchenette | Yes | $4,000+ |
| Orakai Insadong | Jongno | Culture, 4-bedroom | Full | In-room | $2,200+ |
*Rates based on 30-day stay, USD, vary by season. Source: Official sites & Travel Weekly rates【1258614926118831546†L238-L241】
5. Booking Tips for Long Stay
- Ask for “Monthly Rate”: 30+ nights = 30-40% cheaper than nightly. Email directly.
- Check Voltage: Korea uses 220V. Most residences have 110V converters but ask.
- Deposit: 1-month stays often require 50% deposit + passport copy for visa address.
- Airport: Choose Jung-gu/Jongno if taking AREX train. Choose Gangnam if taking airport limousine bus.
- Kids: Sofitel【4139892005425848087†L59-L63】 & Fraser Place【5753975957283580544†L37-L38】 have kids pool & playroom.
6. Sources & References
- Somerset Palace Seoul address/phone/reviews: Discover ASR Official【7024782145684522385†L111-L112】【7024782145684522385†L121-L122】, TripAdvisor【7024782145684522385†L13-L15】
- Oakwood Premier COEX address/reviews: Via.com【1258614926118831546†L10-L11】, Traveloka 9.1/10【1258614926118831546†L63-L66】, Korea JoongAng Daily【1258614926118831546†L42-L44】
- Fraser Place Central address/phone: Frasers Hospitality【5753975957283580544†L42-L46】, Reviews【5753975957283580544†L124-L125】
- Sofitel Ambassador address/phone/rating: Sofitel Official【4139892005425848087†L289-L293】, TripAdvisor 4.9/5【4139892005425848087†L463-L464】
- Orakai Insadong address/reviews: Traveloka【1364251402274494687†L231-L232】, KAYAK description【1364251402274494687†L17-L19】
- Oriens Hotel address/reviews: Klook【5923826708962919827†L239-L240】, KAYAK 8.6/10【5923826708962919827†L71-L75】
- Vabien, Grand Suite, Human Star Ville: TripAdvisor Best Apartment Hotels List【4450577057317713068†L10-L13】【4450577057317713068†L22-L23】【4450577057317713068†L32-L33】
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