M stay Changwon

The location in Changwon is nice. The room's on the small side, but it's a good place to stay.

I stayed two weeks for work. The LG Styler in my premium room was the best part: it steams clothes and has a dust removal setting, so I could freshen things up without ironing. I needed a translator app to figure out the buttons, but after that it was great. The room was a little bigger than a standard one, with a good sized desk and a lounger at the end of the bed. The extra chair was squeezed between the bed and window, though, and the curtains hung over it, so there wasn't really room to sit there. There's free laundry in the basement around the clock, but only one washer, which can mean a wait. They have four dryers, so I don't know why there aren't two washers. Still, it's better than nothing. The small fitness room is practical and open until 10 PM. There's also a filtered water and ice dispenser in the basement laundry room. Breakfast was good, but the food wasn't kept topped up. I came an hour after it opened, and the rice and some other items were already gone and still hadn't been refilled when I left. They also had an hour of free draft beer at night, but I saw a sign saying that was being discontinued, which was disappointing. It's a typical business hotel. There's a grocery store a short walk away and a convenience store on the corner. Staff were friendly, though some didn't speak much English.

I spent 27 days here, and it made being away from home for that long a good experience. The rooms are small but do the job, and staff freshen them up every day, so they always feel clean. Breakfast is a big buffet with eggs you can cook yourself, and the hot dishes changed daily. The Wi-Fi was strong enough for me to stream shows from the USA, and there was plenty of hot water. I'd definitely recommend it for a long stay.

Check-in is at 3 PM, and arriving earlier costs 22,000 won per hour. Breakfast closes at 9:30 AM, while the noodle station shuts at 9 AM, with no notice beforehand. Cooking your own egg is a nice touch, but the infrared heater is very slow. This was a first for me, even after traveling worldwide.