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VIV Classic Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby lounge
Lobby lounge
Exterior
51-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Room service

Explore the area

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84, Janghan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Seoul
  • Place, Dapsimni Antiques Market
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Children's Grand Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Seoul
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Seoul

VIV Classic Hotel places you in the heart of Seoul, connected to a shopping centre and 7 km (4.3 mi) from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .LCD TVs with cable channels are featured in all 50 rooms, and you can enjoy coffee/tea makers, free bottled water and hairdryers. Dining in is an option with room service, and minibars provide refreshments. Frette Italian sheets and pillow menus welcome you to a good night's rest, and other nice touches include bathrobes and slippers. Additionally, down duvets, phones and free toiletries are available. Limited housekeeping is available. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and express check-in. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Dongdaemun-gu hotel include COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Lotte World Tower.

What's nearby

  • Gyeongnam Bowlingjang - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dapsimni Antiques Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sejong University Museum - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Children's Grand Park - 6 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Seoul - 6 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Janghanpyeong Station - 12 min walk
  • Haengsin Station - 25 min drive
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffé bene - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪투샷 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪TOM N TOMS COFFEE - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪장안우동집 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪북배산흑염소 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

VIV Classic Hotel

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. VIV Classic Hotel also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free valet parking is available.
  • 1 building
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Dining venue
VIV Classic Hotel offers 50 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and down duvets. A pillow menu is available. 51-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries. This Seoul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 2011

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • 51-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities and services.

Property is also known as

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Hotel VIV Seoul
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VIV Classic Hotel Seoul
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at VIV Classic Hotel?

VIV Classic Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at VIV Classic Hotel?

Yep, VIV Classic Hotel has free valet parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at VIV Classic Hotel?

No, VIV Classic Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at VIV Classic Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at VIV Classic Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at VIV Classic Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at VIV Classic Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

VIV Classic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

If you must...

There's nothing really wrong with it. It's not as close to the subway as I thought, about 15 minute walk. I was surprised that it received 3 stars. It's not a dump, but not 3 stars either. The neighbor is not bad, but nothing to see or do. It's most industrial, lots of auto shops.

6/10 Okay

Ms Lam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

uk, 30, white, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Just a place to sleep

Two computers in room - ace. Breakfast is basically self serve toast. No air con Hard bed No wardrobe This is intended as a single (fun) night kind of "hotel".

10/10 Excellent

michael, japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

best to stay for going around the city

I cannot ask for more. Very helpful staff and awesome room. Wi-Fi is fast and there are computers available inside the room so there's no need to bring your laptops.

10/10 Excellent

adam, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Big samsung TV , jacuzzi bath and good toiletry items and free bar drinks. Wifi if possible if it available in English. Front desk staff was very polite and helpful. Hotel could be improve to make it more prominent as it has excellent facilities. More greenery can be placed at the exterior stairway exit area. Excellent hotel.

8/10 Good

jacqueline, Australia - NSW - Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities: Modern; Value: Reasonable; Service: Helpful; Cleanliness: Faultless; very basic breakfast

8/10 Good

Vijaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

On the whole the experience was a satisfactory one

The stay was comfortable, except for the fact the breakfast that is included is a very meagre one. Also the fact that the rooms do not have a closet for clothes was inconvenient. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the other amenities like computers and internet connection in rooms are very good.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good and bad

Nice staff even though they don't speak much english. Nice area. Nice room but the family room toilet did not have door. No closet. Good thing to eat around the hotel. Good price. Cannot call Korea mobile in the room phone.

6/10 Okay

Travell2011, Muscat, Oman

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Clean room & new decoration with jacuzi but poor breakfast

We stayed in this hotel for 4 nights which was OK. Room is clean & newly decorated with a jacuzzi but no cupboards & only one chair. There is only some free food (bread slices,jam which was the breakfast-,popcorn,weater&juices) facilies at the lobby and no restaurant in the hotel but there are few restaurants in the area.Staff speaks poor English.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Walking Distance to Subway/ everything new but non smoking rooms smells like cigarettes

Everything was in good shape and clean. the only complaint I have is that the non-smoking room smelled like cigarettes. A very strong smell, that seeped into the walls. many restaurants near by are open late.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the staff was delightful and very willing to help. I was led to believe that English would not be a problem but English was minimal. Also, there are no drawers in the room which necessitated clever unpacking and making our suitcases into "drawers". I may not stay here again because there is no way to keep the room neat without drawers and/or closets. I was grateful for the computer, computer access, and television.

2/10 Terrible

Toufan, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hotel VIV-Where u dont get what u paid for

I booked for 3 people. My wife, my sister in law and myself. Obviously I paid the fare for 3 people with breakfast. The room was really clean and neat but there were 2 major issues: 1- We only got a double bed for 3 people and after one and a half hours of discussion with their real poor English, they finally gave me a (fold-able) temporary bed, which by the way wasnt clean. When I asked them to call Hotels.com either in Australia or Korea, they said they dont have outgoing international calls and the Korean office was closed! 2-For breakfast we only got 2 toasts with a small jam (of the type you get in the airplanes) with a small cup of juice. Realistically I paid extra for breakfast but I only got a snack for a kid. So overall I donot recommend Hotel VIV at all, unless you make sure you have in writing about what you are getting. Also you should have the initiation of calling Hotels.com from your own phone.

6/10 Okay

Kelly, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel VIV in Seoul - OK but not the best option

While the hotel looks really new and staff are friendly and helpful, the location doesn't give it much credit. A 12-15-min walk to the nearest subway station, and a need to transfer trains to get to major attractions, deter us from coming back to the hotel to drop our heavy shopping stuffs and get back out again. otherwise, take a taxi. Room – NO WARDROBE. No shelvings for stuffs. Only 2 hangers, a study table and a little breakfast table. So, needs some creative thinking to where you can organise your daily stuffs. No personal safe deposit box either. Not even at the front desk. While there's a bathroom door, there isn't a shower screen or curtain so expect wet and slippery floors after a shower. Toiletries provided except toothbrushes. Daily breakfast (fruit jam sandwiches, juice and milk) provided is a nice touch but we passed. Staff and Hotel – Staff are friendly and helpful, only some of them with limited English. But speaking slowly and simply, we got by. Hotel lobby provides complimentary water, juices, coffee and popcorn which i think is a nice touch of hospitality. Surroundings – This is basically a love hotel as there are a lot of couples here for a night's stay or shorter. There are quite a number of girly bars and nightclubs around this area, but no one bothers us. There are a handful of convenience stores up and down the street, and we spotted a few good Korean restaurants too. Others – Airport Bus 6013 stops about one block up the hotel (outside Gyeongnam Hotel), so you need to walk back about 3min (against the traffic direction) For the way back to airport, you have to go across the road (where you alight) to take the airport bus. I would think this hotel is clean, comfortable and decent enough if you are not the fussy type about room organisation or walking a bit to subway.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Seoul hotel viv

Staffs are helpful....but the location is a bit far from the subway....

8/10 Good

Exal, Davao City, Philippines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel VIV in Seoul, Korea- clean, nice & comfy

The hotel is first of all very clean, always provided with clean towels, sheets, bathrobes and toiletries daily, the receptionists are accommodating, the neighborhood is quiet and safe, there are available cafes and restaurants nearby. The nearest subway station (Pyeongyang Station) is about 10 minutes walk, but if you dont want to walk you can always ride the green bus (bus stop station just infront of the hotel) the airport bus station is about 2-3 min. walk from the hotel. The only lacking in this hotel is a closet/locker where you can put your belongings and the free breakfast which are 2 slices of bread with strawberry jam in it served daily. But all in all, I still recommend this hotel and stay here on my next visit

8/10 Good

Sasha, Queanbeyan, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very nice place even though it is used as a love hotel.

Firstly, I'll say that the rooms are new and clean, with a very comfortable bathroom and a massive TV on the wall. There are 2 computers with free internet access, (no free wifi), but the room is a little on the small side. Secondly, it is obvious that this hotel is used as a love hotel. The first sign is that the parking entrance is half curtained for discreteness, and cars that are parked in there have their licence plates covered. At the end of the TV channel spectrum, there are a couple of soft porn stations. Surrounding hotels are similar and there are a few 'sexy' clubs around the hotel. In saying this however, the hotel did not feel sleazy, nor did I feel unsafe. The rooms are very clean, however they only provide one large towel when two people are staying there. You pretty much have to ask for another towel every time. There is no English guide to explain the room features or remote control functionality, so when I woke up in the middle of the first night and found the room hot and the in-floor heating on, I had no idea what to do....but after pressing some buttons on the remote and funky toilet, it seemed better after that. There is no restaurant in the hotel, but there are many places to eat in the surrounding area. (Pizza School is worth a try). Complementary breakfast was a jam sandwich and a small orange juice. Overall I was quite happy with the place but I wouldn't recommend it to families.

4/10 Poor

Evelyn, Hong Kong

If you can help it, try not to stay here.

The hotel is a love hotel/motel. It does not come with wardrobes and has no wifi. There are no doors for the bathroom so it can be very chilly to take a bath in the big room. It is also far away from the places of interest in Seoul. The nearest subway station is more than 15 min walk away from the hotel. It takes close to an hour to get from the hotel to Myeondong, Insadong or COEX (including walking to the subway station, taking the subway, changing trains, etc). It's just too much of a hassle.

8/10 Good

Sim, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My stay in Oct 2011

The hotel looks pretty new, either being buit recently or went through renovation. Saved for the location, whereby the nearest subway is a 12 min walk, and the standard staff service, everything else was great, given the price and it rated only as a 3 star hotel.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Hotel VIV in Seoul

You need around 15 minutes walk to the sub-way station. The noisy air conditioner does not work. You cannot adjust the temperature. I cannot believe that it is a new hotel opened since August 2011. Thus, I needed to open the window. However, there was construction site near the hotel. I was woken up every morning by the noise came from the construction site!

10/10 Excellent

Gary, Mississippi, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Small Hotel

This hotel was great. The only problem for us was there were no English speaking people working the front desk. But, maybe the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in and I travel a lot. Will stay again here...

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

jihye

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No where in the city

Hotel is located nowhere in the city. Not near to any attraction place. Only small convenient stores and local restaurants around. 15 mins walk from hotel to subway. Day time is quiet but night time is not. The room is clean and bigger than normal size, especially the toilet. Reception doesn't speak good English but very helpful.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

hnks, tokyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort