The Vision Hotel is located in Seoul. You can access it via the Seoul Metro by taking the violet or green line (lines number five or two, respectively) to Wangsimni station. Find exit number two, walk straight for about two blocks, and you will see it on your left-hand side.
The hotel is located in a fairly decent area. It is close to basic amenities such as Mr. Pizza, Pizza Hut, McDonald's, and a vast array of Korean eateries. One of Korea's largest retail outlets, Homeplus, is about a 25 minute walk or a 5 minute cab ride. Korea's largest outdoor market, located in an area of Seoul called Dongdaemun, is about a 10 minute cab ride.
We actually found this hotel through Agoda. If you book with them, especially during the off-season, discounts are frequently offered. We got a double room for approximately 58,000 Korean won or 50 American dollars.
Interestingly enough, the hotel bears the Best Western symbol. Although, in my opinion, it is not up to Best Western standards. The hotel staff speaks English very well and is incredibly friendly and helpful. There are two sides to the hotel, and rooms contained on each side. I think perhaps it might be an east side and west side. If you say on one side, it's relatively bright as a fairly large window overlooks the city. The other side, however, is about 6 inches away from another building, and no light comes through the window. In light of this, it's similar to staying in a medieval dungeon.
The rooms themselves are relatively clean and well equipped. The side with the view has a small bathtub and shower. The side with no view has only a shower. The hotel is relatively old and is beginning to show its age. The beds are okay, and the and the linen seems to be clean. They are, however, a typical Korean bed and a little on the hard side. Each room is equipped with a modern, large screen TV. There is cable in each room and complimentary Wi-Fi. Be sure to ask for the password at the front desk. There is also a bar fridge containing two bottles of complimentary water and instant coffee. A kettle is also available in each room. All Korean hotels have a panel beside the door where you have to insert your card or key before you can turn on any lights. So be sure to look for that area or you will be left in the dark.
There is a restaurant in the lobby. We have been there three times and have yet to have seen it open. Perhaps it's because we've been there during the off-season.
In conclusion, if you can book this hotel at a discounted rate, I would certainly give it my two thumbs up. The regular rate, however, is about 110,000 won. Personally, I would not pay that for this calibre of the hotel.
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