South vandeco hotel Busan

The staff were very kind and helpful. The hotel has a pleasant fragrance. The location is absolutely perfect. The Dwaeji Gukbap restaurant run by the hotel was incredibly delicious 💜. The only thing that bothered me was the bathroom and its smell, but otherwise, everything was fantastic.

The front desk was a bit hard to find. The room was clean, and I really liked having a balcony. The location is good; it's about a 15-minute walk from Seomyeon, but it's convenient if you're taking a bus or other transportation.

The scent was really distinctive. It said there was no shower door, and there really wasn't, but since I was traveling alone, the wet area didn't extend to the other toilet or sink, so I guess it might not bother some people. The front desk staff were kind and made me coffee when I had to wait about 15 minutes to check in. It's a bit far from the bustling downtown area, but it was nice because it's quiet and peaceful. I think it's suitable for solo travelers. Since Japanese isn't spoken, it's better if you can speak Korean or English.

The terrace was very large and nice. The location is convenient, right in the city center. I would stay here again.

The hotel was stylish and clean, but the bathroom had a noticeable sewage smell. It would be great if there were room fresheners or sprays available. During my stay, the odor from the bathroom gradually filled the room, to the point where I had to spray my own perfume. The toilet paper disposal method was to put it in the trash can. Since there was no room cleaning service, we used plastic bags we brought ourselves to try and keep things tidy. The location was closer to Beomnaegol Station (Line 1) than Seomyeon Station, and I found it more convenient to use Beomnaegol Station, even if it meant transferring at Seomyeon. Next to the hotel, there was a Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded *dwaeji gukbap* (pork soup with rice) restaurant and several convenience stores, so the location felt good. When we left our luggage, there were no tags or anything; it was just left by the entrance on the first floor. I was quite worried, but thankfully, I was able to pick it up without any issues before my departure.

The service was excellent. The location isn't in a noisy area, but the hotel's signature scent is incredibly strong! 😆

The transportation is quite convenient, with plenty of dining and shopping options nearby. It's a bit of a walk from Seomyeon Station. If you have large luggage and are taking Metro Line 1, Beomnaegol Station is closer and has an elevator, which is more convenient. I was able to check in ten minutes early. The room and bathroom were both quite spacious, and there was a small balcony. The facilities looked relatively new. On the first day of my stay, there were two bottles of water in the fridge, but they weren't refilled on subsequent days. You'll need to bring your own toiletries like toothbrushes and toothpaste. If you don't request room cleaning, you have to go to the front desk on the first floor to get clean towels. This wasn't mentioned during check-in. Later, I asked a male staff member at the front desk to "please leave clean towels outside the door," and he agreed, but by evening, they still weren't there. Luckily, on the third day, I encountered a female staff member who was very proactive, so I just got all the towels I needed for the next two days. It seemed like the two female staff members at the front desk were more enthusiastic, while the male staff member was a bit perfunctory. Drawbacks: The bed frame is larger than the mattress and not padded, so if you're not careful, you can bump into the hard corners of the bed frame, which can be painful. Facing an elevated highway, there was noise from fast-moving vehicles at night, so it wasn't very quiet. The shower stall didn't have a glass door, which I found inconvenient. Even with the shower head adjusted to a low flow, water would still splash out, making the floor wet. Also, the drain in the shower tended to get clogged easily and needed to be cleared manually.