Close to Gwangjang Market and Lotte Department Store, The May Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An elevator and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 61 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Separate tubs/showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
62-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers
Languages
English, Korean
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Elevator
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille signage
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 37
Grab bar near toilet
Toilet grab bar height (inches): 26
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
More
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down comforter
Heating (climate-controlled)
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
62-inch flat-screen TV
Digital channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Electrical adapters/chargers
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Local maps
Phone
Slippers
Soundproofing
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.
Property is also known as
The May Hotel Hotel
The May Hotel Seoul
The May Hotel Hotel Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Is The May Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The May Hotel?
The May Hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The May Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The May Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is The May Hotel located?
Located in Jongno-gu, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Insa-dong and Gwangjang Market. Myeongdong Street and Myeongdong Cathedral are also within 1 mi (2 km). Jongno 3-ga Station is only a 5-minute walk and Anguk Station is 9 minutes.
The May Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
What an amazing hotel. As I read the reviews I was nervous about the room size but I can say I was pleasantly surprised and impressed. I had room 802. My sister and I both Americans were very happy with our stay. The room was plenty big and we had 8 suitcases as we had went shopping on our 1 month trip. Air conditioner worked without issue. Nice bedding, nice bathroom, room had refrigerator. So many options for meals. The subway was maybe a 3 minute walk away, the front desk was very helpful with recommendations, taxis and even helped order a pizza for us. I can’t say one negative thing. I highly recommend.
My first time staying in South Korea and this is the hotel I came across! Didn’t know what to expect but our stay had just what we needed. Air conditioning worked great, water ran well in the bathrooms, hotel was clean, bottled water was refilled when we requested room service and room was cleaned nicely. We ubered everywhere and it was easily accessible for them to drop us off near the hotel. It’s a short walk to a lot of wonderful places as well! We enjoyed our stay! (I will add the room was a bit small for the luggage we had but we made it work ◡̈ ) thank you for letting us stay here! - Miya Perdon from Texas!
Miya
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Yannick, Palo Alto
12 November 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Budget hotel in a shady street close to a nice and vibrant area.
Boutique hotel in quite ally. Super close to public transportation or walk to almost all touristic attractions, as it’s located in the middle of everything. Modern style easygoing and accessible stuff, clean and super convenient. Rooms are super small though so if you are looking for spending time in your room maybe not right place for you. Otherwise, highly recommending! Would stay here again!
There was hair in the floor and toilet seat when we check in, the wall has marks and the it smells like cigarettes
Trisha
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
CHRIS, Irvine
26 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
CHRIS
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Minjae Chris
Traveled with partner
25 October 2024
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel itself is rather shabby and dark. Our room had almost no natural light. The reception area is cramped and littered with boxes and storage. The rooms are very small and we were stepping over our luggage most of the time. The hotel is always humid for some reason. The staff were old men who were friendly but somewhat intimidating. The location is killer though. You could throw a rock and hit Jongno 3 station. Ikseongdong and Insadong are like 1 minute walk away. You cant beat the location.
My stay at the May Hotel was a good experience. Airport shuttle from Narita (6002) was both convenient and close to Hotel, a 5 minute walk. Close to transportation (buses and subway) but still away from street noise. There are many food choices especially at night. The only negative was the Hotel laundry service....terrible....clothes came back stained, unfolded and all white clothing was gray.
Has excellent location to major trainsport, and attractions. However, no view and not the cleanest place I have been to if that is an issue. But still servicable all around and you get what you get for the price point.