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
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Motel★Jungang-dong
Fox Hotel
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 7.5)+2.1
- 2Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2020)+4y
- 4Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 20:00)−5h
Why is Fox Hotel better than Forest R?
- 11.4 km closer to the city centre−1.4 km
- 2128 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+128
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 76 vs 55)+21
- 4Later 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 vs Fox Hotel: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
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Location
3.0 km apart
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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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