We stayed at Golden Tulip for two nights during long layovers in Korea. We wanted a hotel close to the airport with breakfast and shopping nearby, and overall it worked well.
Breakfast was a highlight, with great Korean options like japchae, cold noodles, side dishes, and Shin Ramyeon. The coffee was excellent,the best I had on our trip. Western items were fine (eggs, sausage, bacon, pastries), though the cereal was stale.
Shuttle service was the trickiest part. You need to register in advance, otherwise it may not come. The directions provided were wrong,pickup for Terminal 2 is at 8A (not 14C, which doesn’t exist). The shuttle runs only once per hour, skips 12 PM and 6 PM for meal breaks, and the ride takes about 30 minutes if you start at T2. With kids, that was tiring. Uber was a much easier option—pickup at 10C, about $10 USD.
Drop-off was smoother: reserve in advance, be ready 5 minutes early, and it leaves right on time.
Other notes: Staff were polite but not especially welcoming. They quoted 11,000 KRW per extra hour for late checkout, but didn’t charge us when we left 25 minutes past. Rooms were clean, decent-sized, and had a heated toilet seat. Being next to the train station is convenient, though you’ll hear some noise until about 9–10 PM. Shopping nearby is great—Daiso, Lotto Supermarket, Olive Young, plus convenience stores.
Overall: Once we figured out the shuttle, it was a comfortable stay. Breakfast and coffee were excellent, and the location is practical