Best Louis Hamilton Haeundae

Set behind glass and pale walls in Haeundae, the hotel keeps its rooms plain and bright: satellite television, free Wi-Fi, electric kettles, safety deposit boxes. Ten categories run from Business Double to Presidential Suite, and the difference between them is mostly a matter of square metres and view. The Superior Double measures 21.5 m². The Deluxe Twin runs to 28 m², and the Premier Deluxe Double and Deluxe Family Twin each open onto a half ocean view at 31.4 m². None of the standard rooms carries a bathtub, a detail worth knowing before booking. Downstairs, a restaurant serves breakfast from a set menu, with sandwich boxes available to take out. A business centre and self-service laundry run around the clock, both included for guests, which is a small, useful thing in a city where you might otherwise hunt for a dry cleaner. Haeundae beach itself lies three minutes on foot, and the wider neighbourhood, its shoreline promenade and nearby streets, is within easy walking distance. Check-in runs from 3pm, checkout at 11am. The whole building is non-smoking. It is a compact, functional stay, built for travellers who want the sea close and the room simple.