RYSE, Autograph Collection

I had a very enjoyable stay at this hotel and would strongly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

The service was outstanding throughout my visit. The staff was friendly, professional, and consistently welcoming, making me feel comfortable from check-in to check-out.

The room was clean, spacious, and well-maintained. The bed was comfortable, and the amenities provided were more than adequate for a pleasant stay. Housekeeping also did an excellent job of keeping everything tidy each day.

The location is another major highlight of this hotel. It is conveniently located near public transport, restaurants, shopping areas, and key attractions, making it very easy to get around and explore the city.

Stayed at RYSE Hotel for 6 nights in a Creator Room (King Bed). I booked directly through the hotel's website and signed up as a Marriott Bonvoy member.

Before arrival, I informed the hotel that we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. The staff kindly prepared a complimentary bottle of Moscato, snacks, and a handwritten card, which was a very thoughtful touch.

Overall, we had an awesome stay. The bed was comfortable, and the room was spacious enough for two large suitcases. The fridge was also tall enough to store a bottle of wine. There was also a water dispenser inside each room. The location is excellent, with Hongik University Station only a 5-minute walk away. Getting to the hotel from Incheon Airport was easy via Airport Limousine Bus 6002.

A few things to note:

- Soundproofing could be better, although it was generally quiet after 1am.
- The TV is not a smart TV, but you can connect your phone using your own HDMI cable and adapter.
- The air-conditioning worked fine, but the temperature could not be adjusted.
- The shower head holder was poorly designed and shower head would fall when turning the water on or off.
- Disposable room slippers and toothbrushes are not provided, so remember to bring your own.
- Gym is big and spacious.
- Only 3 lifts are available so may take some time to arrive.

The Marriott Bonvoy app made communication very convenient. We could easily message the hotel for requests such as missing housekeeping items (bathmat, towels), cutlery, or other room needs.

One issue we encountered was on our return trip to the airport. We waited at bus stop 14014 for Airport Bus 6002, but two buses passed without stopping when we flagged it with a few other travellers even though they did not appear full. As a result, we ended up booking an Uber XL to the airport.

"A hidden gem — artsy, trendy, and genuinely unlike any other hotel I've stayed at in Seoul."

I've stayed at several hotels across Seoul, and RYSE stands apart from all of them. There is something truly special about this place — it has a distinct artistic identity that you feel the moment you walk in. The design is bold, curated, and genuinely creative. It's not just a hotel trying to look cool; it actually has a soul. The rooms are spacious and beautifully designed, with a bathroom that fully matches the overall quality of the property. Everything was immaculate and thoughtfully put together. The service was flawless. Every member of the team was attentive, warm, and genuinely present — the kind of staff that listens and anticipates without being intrusive. It's exactly what you expect from a hotel of this level, and they deliver it consistently. The location is one of the best things about RYSE. Perfectly placed, easy access to everything Seoul has to offer, and yet the hotel itself feels like its own creative universe. The café downstairs is lovely — a great spot to settle into before heading out. What really stayed with me is the reaction of a local friend from Seoul, who asked me how on earth I had found this place. That says it all. RYSE has something that is hard to define but impossible to miss. If I come back to Seoul — and I will — this is where I'll be staying. Highly recommended

Great modern unique hotel in a bustling area. The rooms are a great size with great views of the city and in the mountains. Rooms are very uniquely decorated with useful amenities (the filtered water dispenser was very useful). There are a lot of great restaurants in walking distance, including a couple of halal options. We were on the highest floor and there were some car honks and loud exhaust noises coming into the room ... The hotel does have ear plugs already in the room, but we didn't feel like it was necessary. Overall great experience at a boutique styled hotel under the Marriott brand

I love the location of this hotel. This is in the middle of the Hongdae district, an area known for its young people and nightlife… I’m a little bit older, but this district felt a little quieter than the bright lights of the Myeong dong district. There is tons of shopping around here… lots of cosmetics, pharmacies, vintage stores, as well as street performances.
The rooms themselves were luxurious. The only drawback was that the Aircon that was supposed to go down to 68°/20C and never got there, it stayed at 71.4. This wasn’t a huge problem in May, but definitely would be something to consider in July or August.
They have a lovely morning breakfast for $30 per person, lots of Korean fair, pastries, and fruit. My husband and I both felt like it was worth the price. Upstairs there is a rooftop bar, we went there a couple nights just to relax and have a drink. We liked the tacos and the three cheese pot pie. We also ate at the coffee shop that they had on the bottom floor. The coffee was delicious and the waffle was good as well. On Saturday they had music from 8 to 8 with a DJ that was extremely loud and not my cup of tea but if you were a young person, maybe you would enjoy this.. all in all I would definitely stay at this hotel again it would recommend it to my friends.

I wanted to stay in Hongdae proper and it’s our first time visited in Seoul. It’s a great locations, close to the subway station (Hongkik University station) next door has 7-11 and other many coffee shops, and shopping areas. The room is pretty nice except their elevator takes too long and one time the other elevator was on the maintenance. Also, they really don’t have a staffs to help to take your luggage check in and out the hotel. Other than that my experienced not bad.