Pretty much everyone I know who's stayed at IP Boutique has had good luck with their lost and found, but the key is catching the right shift. The morning crew is way more on top of things than the night staff, so if you lose something after 10 PM, wait until breakfast time to ask. Also, there's a convenience store right across the street on Toegye-ro that sells those little luggage tags with your contact info on them for like 3,000 won, cheaper than getting one at the hotel gift shop. Your alpaca sweater will be fine as long as you don't leave it on the subway train at Myeongdong Station, that's where things really disappear.

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imo you're overthinking this before you even land. IP Boutique's lost and found is fine but the real pro move is checking with the taxi company if you took one from Incheon. I've seen way more luggage vanish between the airport and hotel than inside the hotel itself. my buddy lost his entire camera bag in a taxi last year and got it back in like 3 hours after calling the company dispatch. also if you're that worried about the alpaca sweater just pack it in your carry on, that's what I do with anything I'd actually cry over losing.

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the IP Boutique lost and found is actually pretty solid for a hotel that size, they log everything in a book and keep it in a locked closet near the laundry room on the second floor. just go straight to the front desk staff, not the concierge, they're the ones who actually handle it. if you're really worried about the alpaca sweater, grab a cheap tracker from the electronics shops in Namdaemun Market, it's a 5 minute walk from the hotel and they'll set it up for you right there

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honestly this is a solid guide, covers most of the basics pretty well. one thing i'd add is that the T-money card is also accepted at most convenience stores and even some taxis, so you don't need to worry about small change as much. also, if you're hitting up Gwangjang Market for street food, go a bit early like 11am to avoid the lunch rush and grab a seat at one of the mung bean pancake stalls near the center.

for the nightlife part, i'd say skip Gangnam unless you're into bottle service and loud EDM. Hongdae is way more fun for just wandering into random bars and chatting with locals, plus the vibe is less stiff. and if you're near the Han River, renting a bike from Yeouido is a chill way to see the city without the crowds.

one thing the guide missed is the Seoul City Bus Tour bus, which is like 12,000 won for a day pass and hits all the major spots if you're short on time. it's a good backup plan if your feet give out from all the walking.

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good guide, covers the essentials. one thing i'd mention is that a lot of tourists miss out on the free cultural programs at places like the national museum or even some palaces. gyeongbokgung has a free english tour at 11am and 1:30pm if you sign up online, way more interesting than just wandering around.

for getting around, the subway is fine but the bus system is actually faster for some routes, especially if you're going across the river. the naver map app is better than google maps here, it shows real-time bus arrivals and which exit to use. just download it before you land.

if you're short on time, skip namsan tower and go up to the seoul library rooftop instead, free view of the city and less crowded. also the guide's right about street food at gwangjang but the mayak kimbap (drug kimbap) stand near the main entrance is the one to line up for, tiny rolls with a mustard dip that people fight over.

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the guide's solid but one thing that always trips people up is the subway exit numbering. seoul stations have like 10+ exits sometimes and they're not always sequential, so check the map before you go up. also, if you're near hongdae on a weekend night, the main street gets packed but the side alleys near the art market have quieter bars with live music, way easier to actually talk to people.

for food, the guide mentions korean bbq in mapo-gu but i'd specifically say go to the meat alley near mangwon station, it's less touristy than the ones in mapo proper and the ajummas there will grill for you. and if you're doing the dmz tour, book through a company that picks you up from your hotel, the ones from insadong charge way more for the same thing.

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