Name: Meridien Hotel Donghae
Address: 917 Cheongok-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon State, South Korea, Donghae, Donghae, Donghae, 25770, South Korea
Rating: 8

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The location is a fair way from the train or bus stations, we had to take a taxi to and from the hotel. 
The cleanliness was also not brilliant, though it didn't smell like smoke at all, we did find a decent amount of cigarette ash on the keyboard of the computer in our room. Strangely enough we also found an unwrapped condom in the fridge, so we didn't put anything in there. The air conditioner in our room was also quite dirty and seemed to be somewhat broken as one of the panels kept falling off and there was no way to adjust the temperature.

As well as this, the wifi in our room did not work. We asked at the desk, however they were not able to assist us. 

On a positive note, breakfast was good, we had eggs cooked for us which was nice, though a bit of variety would have been good. The room was quiet and quite large, we didn't have any noise disturbing us. We didn't use the PC in the room (in part due to the previously mentioned cigarette ash) but it's good to know that it's there if you're travelling without a computer and need to send an email etc.

Could have been better

What I liked:

big comfy bed, quick check in, quick check out, spacious room, clean bathroom with hot shower, quite, fast wifi, PC at room, basic but still breakfast in the morning, the proximity of convenience store and ATM 

What I didn't like:

payment only by cash, air-conditioning dirty inside - needs cleaning badly!, the price was expensive but I guess it was because the long weekend (first week of May) - still - too much as it was a standard Korean 3 stars hotel.

decent stay

We booked two rooms for just about $90 US. The rooms were spacious and pretty comfortable, but clearly outdated and with some damage like holes in the walls. The man at reception was extremely helpful.  He helped us with guiding the car while backing in, giving advice on restaurants and directions. It is in a fairly seedy part of town with gentlemen's clubs and VIP clubs, but was quiet and felt safe. You can't beat the price but was off season. 

Good Value

The place is situated near the bus stations and also a 10km drive to the city of Samcheok, another city. There are also nearby restaurants and bar so yourr not gonna starve. Recommended to try the chukumi for muslim travellers at a restaurant which is only 300m to 500m from there. Nice place to sleep if you plan to play all day and come back to only refresh your body and sleep at night. Very helpful staffs!

Nice for a budget hotel to sleep

The Meridian hotel made for a fairly comfortable stay for one night before catching the ferry to Vladivostok. 

We arrived at Donghae station by train from Seoul and were told that there were no convenient public transport options so took a taxi to the Hotel which turned out to be fast and relatively cheap (5mins, 3600W). 

The hotel is only indicated in Korean outside the front, but there is a large rooftop sign incorrectly calling it 'Merdien'! Weirdly the outside is inviting with a surprisingly plush lobby in neoclassical style, the corridors are dimly lit and modern and the rooms are shabby and outdated. Our room was spacious with a comfortable bed, a large TV, fridge, as well as a clean bathroom with lots of toiletries offered (toothbrushes, aftershave, soaps, hair gel!). Unfortunately despite being a 'non smoking room' it smelt faintly of smoke and had an ashtray on the table.

The staff were friendly enough. They only take cash payment, but there is an international cash machine next door in the GS25 convenience store. There is an hour window for the breakfast (7.30-8.30) which is simple, consisting of boiled eggs, toast, jam, orange juice and some bready roll things. There is a coffee machine in the lobby 24/7. 

The area is lively, with restaurants, bars and strangely neon lit 'V.VIP rooms', but noise was not an issue with the windows closed. It is a short walk to the centre due north, filled with many shops, restaurants and bars. 

The ferry terminal was a little further than the station and cost 4900W in a taxi which reception ordered for us. All in all, the hotel could be improved, but I'm not sure there's anything better to be had in the area for the price.

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