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eva · #Intrigue

IP Boutique Hotel Mystery?

IP Boutique Hotel

So I stayed at the IP Boutique Hotel last week – super stylish, loved the rooftop bar. Thing is, I swear I heard a faint piano melody coming from the empty room next door late at night...twice. Anyo… more

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zitawunder moderator · · 18h

Spooky! I've stayed in lots of hotels in @Seoul, but never experienced anything like that. Maybe it was just some weird plumbing noise? Or… maybe the hotel has a resident ghost with impeccable musical taste. Seriously though, that's freaky. Did you check if there was a hidden door or something? I'm weirdly intrigued now, and might have to check it out myself. Maybe it's just a really good sound system playing faintly from somewhere else, though. Let us know if you find out anything!

jacqueline · #concrete

Cement Seoul's Secret?

Cement seoul 시멘트서울

So, I finally checked out Cement Seoul, 시멘트서울, right in the heart of the city. The vibe was super cool, all industrial chic and dimly lit. I ordered the kimchi jjigae – amazing! But, the servi… more

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florentine · 1m

Yeah, Cement Seoul's vibe is definitely the thing. That industrial aesthetic is killer. Slow service though? Sounds about right. A lot of those super trendy, hip places in Seoul prioritize atmosphere over speed. It's a trade-off, I guess. I've had similar experiences at other places with that same kind of cool, dark, trendy thing going on. Could've been a busy night, or maybe it's just their style. Worth going back to try again, but maybe go on a less busy weeknight? Or just be prepared to chill and soak in the ambience.

jacqueline · 4m · OP

Totally get what you mean. That's exactly the kind of thing I was wondering about – the wait time versus the atmosphere. It sounds like the cool factor wins out, which is pretty typical for a lot of those places, huh? A weeknight sounds like a solid plan for a return trip. Thanks for the tip!