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Golden Pond Guesthouse Reviews

188-40, 14/5 Myeongnyun-dong 4-ga Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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93%

Our stay here was great! The owner is not at the desk often, but I e-mailed him asking about towels and he was at my door within minutes. He was very helpful with transportation information as well. We got a free upgrade to a private room since there was availability, and the facilities were very nice. All good!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


76%

It was a very nice stay! The staff is wonderful and helpful! Going back next weekend!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Staff are very nice and helpful. He shared some kimchi for us and it was so tasty. We didnt stay in the hostel all the time, we had a great time there. The location is really good. All the shops and restaurant is not far away from the hostel, and metro station is just 5 min walk from hostel.


86%

The staff was really helpful and kind. Thanks once again Golden Pond.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

we love our stay in the hotel and its a plus to have a very welcoming and friendly staff (Mr.Song)who helped us all the way from directions to booking the nanta show.the neighborhood is very nice and quiet.the hostel speaks for itself -golden.affordable price.good location.very nice staff.clean room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Philippines
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


96%

They are always ready to hang out with us.:)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

Good welcome and the double private room was great : like a little flat. but a desk and some tools for kitchen are missing (like glasses or bowls for the minimum).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

Very nice staff who was extremely helpful! There was a mix up and we didn't the room we requested, but they gave us a larger room to compensate. It was an overall very good experience and I would stay there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Everything was perfect. :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

awesome!!!!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

I ha've had great memories at Golden pond and will never forget it (:

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)


76%

Room for improvement: The Golden Pond is in a lovely, small neighborhood with lots of great food and charming shops. It's within walking distance of the major palace complexes and only two blocks or so from a subway station, so it's a great place to stage your adventure. On the downside, the rooms were plain and fairly clean; the halls, however, had significant mold. The bathrooms are clean but a bit ragged. The shower was missing the showerhead, and water pressure was near zero. Plus: noisy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)

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sorry about your inconvenience. we already fixed that problem sorry again and thanks

100%

Family like atmosphere from the very beginning. Excellent experience! Great area and extremely welcoming staff. We've been upgraded upon arrival to a bigger room (did not have to pay for the difference).Hong has helped us a lot further - great recommendations (sightseeing, food, clubs), Would definitely recommend it further and rebook again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


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