Songdo Stay Sotam

The Moroccan theme is the main draw. I’ve never been to the Middle East, so I can’t say how authentic it feels, but the brand seems sincerely committed to recreating that atmosphere. Listening to the Middle Eastern music on the room’s LPs was fun. The bathtub is in an awkward spot, quite close to the bed, and the design made me wonder whether people in the Middle East don’t mind getting their beds wet. I stayed one night on August 25, 2021, at the Stay Passport Series Morocco Songdo branch. As expected, it’s unmanned. Booking only through Agoda meant they didn’t provide the door code or match the check-in number, which is the brand’s biggest drawback. There’s a food alley nearby, plus a famous (?) cafe and restaurant, so it can work if you’re in the area. But the location is inconvenient: you can’t walk there from Songdo Station, and there’s no direct bus, so I’d recommend a taxi or driving. The concept is well done, but the location puts me off, and I’m unsure I’d return.