Basila

The bed was the standout for me, super comfortable, with crisp, very soft sheets like you'd usually get in a 5-star hotel. The furniture, bed, and bathroom fixtures all seemed well made, and it felt like the place had been carefully put together. The lady who helped us was really nice too. A hidden gem in Gyeongju, with quality and value well beyond what the price suggests. I left very pleasantly surprised and highly recommend staying here.

Our windows looked out onto a wall, and we had to wash our own dishes at breakfast. The beds felt like there was plastic under the sheets, which made sleeping less comfortable. There are only hand towels, the kind you'd normally expect at Western establishments, rather than proper bath towels. There's also no shower stall, so the whole toilet area gets wet. We booked because the listing said there was a washing machine in every room, but that's not so. Each room does have a Samsung AirDresser, which isn't really the same thing. There's a shared, paid laundry room on the 7th floor. Another thing to know: apparently the sewer system has low water pressure, so there's a sign asking you to put toilet paper in a wastebasket rather than flush it. Some people may find that uncomfortable. I know it's a three-star hotel and expectations need to be adjusted, but these details would've been useful to know.

The economics work out well overall. Breakfast has the basic foods, and the TV is large with plenty of channels. The eco approach is worth praising, though it means putting all rubbish, including toilet paper, in the bin, which isn't very convenient. All the towels are small too.

We enjoyed our stay, and the room was modern and spacious. Still, it didn't feel very well thought through: there was just one light switch for the whole room, no hairdryer, and no bathroom hooks for towels. We could also hear every sound from the hallway.