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title: "Forest R vs Fox Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Forest R. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Forest R or Fox Hotel in Seoul? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/forest-r-seoul-vs-fox-hotel-seoul/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-16
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# Forest R vs Fox Hotel

Both are in Seoul, 3.0 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★ · Sinsa-dong
## [Forest R](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/forest-r-seoul/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.3

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1421096/agoda/?lang=en)

Motel · ★ · Jungang-dong
## [Fox Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/fox-hotel-seoul/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.5 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.3

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1424313/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Forest R

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 3.0 km apart.

### Choose Forest R if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Choose Fox Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Forest R better than Fox Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 7.5) (+2.1)
2.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2020) (+4y)
4.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 20:00) (−5h)

### Why is Fox Hotel better than Forest R?

1.  1.4 km closer to the city centre (−1.4 km)
2.  128 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+128)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 76 vs 55) (+21)
4.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Forest R | Fox Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+2.1) | 7.5 |
| Location | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Public transport | 6.2  (+0.7) | 5.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.4  (+1.8) | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+2.1) | 7.5 |
| Number of reviews | 183  (+16) | 167 |
| Rank in Seoul | top 1%  (+86%) | top 87% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 9.9 km | 8.5 km  (−1.4 km) |
| To public transport | 860 m  (−140 m) | 990 m |
| To the airport | 14 km  (−2.5 km) | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 22 | 150  (+128) |
| Sights within 1 km | 3  (+2) | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+1★) | ★ |
| Rooms | 24 | 31 |
| Floors | 3 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024  (+4y) | 2020 |
| Listed amenities | – | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−5h) | 20:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

3.0 km apart

Forest R: city centre: 9.9 km, nearest station 신대방역: 860 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 14 km, 22 places to eat within 500 m, 3 sights within 1 km.

Fox Hotel: city centre: 8.5 km, nearest station 낙성대역: 990 m, Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Forest R or Fox Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Forest R or Fox Hotel?

Forest R leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Forest R or Fox Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Fox Hotel is closer: 8.5 km from the centre, against 9.9 km for Forest R.

### How far apart are Forest R and Fox Hotel?

The two hotels are 3.0 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/forest-r-seoul-vs-fox-hotel-seoul/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/