Jangsoo Hanok Guesthouse (sometimes spelt Jangsu) is right in the centre of the hanok village of Jeonju, literally a stone's throw from the main crossroads of the district (Taejo-ro x Eunhaeng-ro). Only its gate faces the road, so you have to look closely to spot it. The house itself is down a garden pathway.
The family operating the inn speaks very little English, but they can understand the essential words. Do not expect an antique building; it looks quite new, but built in the traditional style.
I had one of the two attic rooms, which meant that the shared bathroom was a little distance away, downstairs. The bedroom was very clean and quite spacious for a solo traveller. Ceilings were low in places. There was no elevator, but the room was only one flight up.
Furnished in traditional style, it meant a lot of sitting on the floor. Naturally it included sleeping on the floor with minimal bedding. If you're the type who generally sleeps on your side, this is an experience that is perhaps good for one night, not more. There was very little furniture in the room -- which was obvious from the photos at time of booking. There was good climate control, sufficient power points, good wifi.
Bien pour des jeunes. Mais escalier tres raide et SDB et toilette au rez de chaussee. Donc peu pratique.
Tres difficile a trouver malgre l' aide de Coreens. On a tourne pendant 35 minutes.
Clean and tidy, with individual bathroom. The host is nice and friendly. Location is convenient to shops and restaurants in the HanOk Village. Highly recommended for visitors who travel to Jeonju.
Hostess speaks little English but understands well so we were able to figure things out. Very nice people who helped us with the Korean traditional dressing - there was lots to choose from. Sleeping on the floor in futon was a little on the hard side but worth it for the price and fun.
가족과 함께한 2박3일 너무 편안하고 시원하게 잘 보냈습니다. 다락방처럼 되어있는 2층 햇님방은 무더위에도 불구하고 전혀 덥지 않았어요. 전체적으로 깨끗하고 편하게 지냈습니다. 1층에 있는 공용화장실을 이용해야 하는 번거로움이 있었지만 전체적으로 만족스러운 숙박이었어요.
The hotel is very near from the hanok village. It is very convenient. The room is nice and clean. The washroom is big and clean too. The staff is so nice that they even give tomato juice to us when we left too! I will visit it next time also!!
정말.. 지금까지 다녀본 곳 중에 제일 힘든 곳인듯. 아기랑 셋이 갔는데 인터넷,욕실 다 좋은데 방음이 정말 하나도 안되요. 옆방 목소리가 다 들려요. 아기가 아직 어려서 울거나 소리지르는 일이 많은데 정말 하루종일 밤새도록 옆방서 벽 두둘일까 맘 졸이고 스트레스 받으면서 지냈네요. 그거 말곤 뭐.. 예약확인이 잘 안된다는 정도?