Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village - Korean Traditional Hanok Hotel

Lovely buildings and very kind management but wasn’t a good fit for us! I was looking for a traditional experience with comfort. There is no common area of this complex and our room felt claustrophobic and small. There were only a few feet of space around the bed and the small room with the table was very dark. We were there in winter so opening the dining room windows wasn’t an option. Even if it was warmer, there would have been little privacy because all rooms look over one small courtyard. There was only window in the bedroom at it was above head level, so the room felt dark. On the plus side - the bed and heated floors were very comfortable and the breakfast was great. Hotel staff were so nice and did everything they could for a great stay. Personally didn’t feel the room size and layout allowed us to relax.

We stayed for three nights and loved the experience of being in a traditional Korean house. We were slightly concerned before arriving that we might find the beds too hard and would have difficulty sleeping. Once we tried them we realised this was not a problem at all - it seems there are specially-designed foam layers underneath the traditional mats. You do need to be able to get down to floor level and back up again. For us, this was not a problem and we slept very well every night. The place is really peaceful and the service on arriving and for meals was of an exceptionally high standard. We ordered traditional Korean food for breakfast and dinner (two nights only) and it was always delicious. This was all perfect for us, but it might be the wrong choice for some people. You have to remove shoes while inside, which can be uncomfortable if you are used to orthotic support. The furnishings are traditional and therefore not as plush as a regular hotel. The buildings are raised and the steps up and down are steep (as they are in all old areas of Seoul). A few concessions were made for the modern traveller - coffee machine with extra pods on request, small TV hidden in the cupboard, face masks, modern bathroom - all of which we appreciated (though did not use the TV). On the whole, this is a most interesting traditional experience, much more than a hotel, and the staff were wonderful and extremely helpful. Our only regret about staying here is that we were out seeing the sights every day and did not have more time in the quiet and beautiful environment, and did not take advantage of the sauna and other options available on site.

スタッフのサービスはとても良いです。サウナ吧、ひとくみ30分の時間で，希望時間を聞かれます。水回りなどは改装されて綺麗です。また，１０月に利用したせいかオンドルは少しあたたかすぎで，夜中何度か目が覚めました。