I've stayed in both of the hotels that foreigners are likely to use in Pyongyang, the Koryo, which is downtown and the Yanggakdo, which is on an island in the river. There's not much between the two, though I would give a little plus to the Yanggakdo. Don't expect a real 5-star, it's nearer the equivalent of a 3-star, but... more

The property was much better than we had expected. Rooms are very basic and aren't particularly comfortable but they aren't uncomfortable and offer good views of the city. You likely won't have a choice but you will have: - hot water - decent food - good views of the city more

It's not the Ritz Carlton, but it was OK. The room was clean, the bed was a bit on the hard side, they had the BBC on t.v. most of the time. It's on an isolated island, so you can't just take a walk into Pyongyang. They will stop you at the property line. The restaurant food was acceptable. The... more

Not too much to add to what others have said. Relatively clean, late 80’s style room. Bathrooms not bad but the towels are incredibly thin and small. Great views if you get a room on one of the higher floors. Breakfast was ok, fried egg, toast, tea, yoghurt. Staff very pleasant and friendly. It is odd though staying in a... more

Currently as a tourist visiting North Korea, you will stay at one of two hotels in Pyongyang: the Yanggakdo Hotel, or the Koryo Hotel. When our tour went in the fall of 2007 we were put up at the Yanggakdo. Don't go to the DPRK wishing for a posh hotel with top-end amenities and fabulous service, because they aren't there... more

Suprisingly good hotel, , my room was at the 39th floor, nice wiev to Pyongyang, i loved the staff in the restaurant, adn in the gift shop! more

The hotel is ok, clean, but a little run down. They could use new furniture. Everything was working fine, electricity was always available, same as hot water. Dinner in the restaurant on the ground floor was good, breakfast was very limited and edible, but not more. more

I was at the Hotel in April 2007 ,Koryo tours from Beijing arranged everything ,I saw the first Mass games of the year , fantastic. The Hotel was a good hotel, the food was Ok ,always hot water,the lifts were working fine,the revolving restaurant was working and everything was clean for me no horror stories. The whole travel (5days) was... more

Just following on from what others have said - by North Korean standards this hotel is fine. It is very much in the Soviet style. I have stayed in this hotel on two occassions. A few comments: * The hotel has 47 floors and over 1,000 rooms. It is located on an island. You are prohibited from leaving the island,... more