The 282-room Lotte City Hotel Mapo is a three-and-a-half-pearl property with a convenient Mapo District location situated above a metro and rail station. Although its primary focus is on business travelers, its location and reasonable rates also draw leisure travelers. Rooms are modern and attractive, and offer flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and kettles for tea and coffee. All meals are served in the buffet restaurant, and there's an on-site supermarket and pharmacy. The indoor pool is a plus, as is the self-serve laundry room and fitness center. Travelers who would prefer to be closer to the city action could check out the centrally located ShinShin Hotel, where rates are lower but amenities are limited.
The 282-room Lotte City Hotel Mapo is a three-and-a-half-pearl property with a convenient Mapo District location situated above a metro and rail station. Although its primary focus is on business travelers, its location and reasonable rates also draw leisure travelers. Rooms are modern and attractive, and offer flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and kettles for tea and coffee. All meals are served in the buffet restaurant, and there's an on-site supermarket and pharmacy. The indoor pool is a plus, as is the self-serve laundry room and fitness center. Travelers who would prefer to be closer to the city action could check out the centrally located ShinShin Hotel, where rates are lower but amenities are limited.
The Ever8 Serviced Residence is an upper-middle-range option with 180 fresh and modern apartment-style rooms. The Seodaemun district location is convenient, and the hotel is close to two metro stations and two bus stations. Many restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance, as well as major universities. Rooms are modern and minimalistic, and kitchenettes are fully equipped with everything needed for simple cooking and dining. Some rooms have stunning views of the city. There's a 24/7 coffee shop as well as an American buffet breakfast (for a fee). The fitness center is bright and has a good selection of equipment, and there's a convenience store and nail salon. As an alternative, travelers could check out the ShinShin Hotel, which has lower rates, but lacks a cafe or gym.
The Ever8 Serviced Residence is an upper-middle-range option with 180 fresh and modern apartment-style rooms. The Seodaemun district location is convenient, and the hotel is close to two metro stations and two bus stations. Many restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance, as well as major universities. Rooms are modern and minimalistic, and kitchenettes are fully equipped with everything needed for simple cooking and dining. Some rooms have stunning views of the city. There's a 24/7 coffee shop as well as an American buffet breakfast (for a fee). The fitness center is bright and has a good selection of equipment, and there's a convenience store and nail salon. As an alternative, travelers could check out the ShinShin Hotel, which has lower rates, but lacks a cafe or gym.
This upscale 469-room property in Jamsil-dong is part of Lotte World -- a sprawling fun zone that encompasses one of the world’s largest indoor amusement parks. Like the complex itself, the hotel is loaded with features, ranging from meeting rooms and other business-oriented amenities to recreational ones (most notably a large indoor pool, a marble-lined sauna area, an indoor/outdoor golf facility, and a well-equipped fitness center). It has multiple dining options, too -- an upscale Chinese restaurant, buffet-style eatery, and brasserie/bar among them. All of this encourages guests to remain on-site (in terms of accommodations, there is no real competition in the area anyway). The hotel also works hard to appeal to its diverse clientele, offering specially decorated Character Rooms targeted at young children, along with Club Floor accommodations designed for business travelers, which come with private lounge access.
This upscale 469-room property in Jamsil-dong is part of Lotte World -- a sprawling fun zone that encompasses one of the world’s largest indoor amusement parks. Like the complex itself, the hotel is loaded with features, ranging from meeting rooms and other business-oriented amenities to recreational ones (most notably a large indoor pool, a marble-lined sauna area, an indoor/outdoor golf facility, and a well-equipped fitness center). It has multiple dining options, too -- an upscale Chinese restaurant, buffet-style eatery, and brasserie/bar among them. All of this encourages guests to remain on-site (in terms of accommodations, there is no real competition in the area anyway). The hotel also works hard to appeal to its diverse clientele, offering specially decorated Character Rooms targeted at young children, along with Club Floor accommodations designed for business travelers, which come with private lounge access.
ShinShin is a mid-range business hotel located in the heart of Seoul, close to subway and train connections. Its 75 guest rooms are a bit small, but they're equipped with convenient amenities like mini-fridges, docking stations, electric kettles (but no tea or coffee), and free Wi-Fi. On-site features, however, are few: breakfast (charged extra) is served in the dining room, where there's also a self-service bar, while a small business center offers computer and printer access. Other extras include free tea, coffee, and homemade cookies in the lobby, and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Travelers may want to compare with the nearby Prince Hotel Seoul, a similar property that offers good value for money.
ShinShin is a mid-range business hotel located in the heart of Seoul, close to subway and train connections. Its 75 guest rooms are a bit small, but they're equipped with convenient amenities like mini-fridges, docking stations, electric kettles (but no tea or coffee), and free Wi-Fi. On-site features, however, are few: breakfast (charged extra) is served in the dining room, where there's also a self-service bar, while a small business center offers computer and printer access. Other extras include free tea, coffee, and homemade cookies in the lobby, and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Travelers may want to compare with the nearby Prince Hotel Seoul, a similar property that offers good value for money.
The luxury Shilla Seoul has a peaceful setting on the fringes of the city center; it's far from popular attractions, but free shuttle service keeps it connected. Its 464 elegant rooms have views of Namsan mountain, huge smart TVs, and handsome bathrooms with marble sinks. On-site features, some incurring extra charges, include indoor and outdoor heated pools, a spa with Guerlain products, and an attractive terrace, plus a large gym and fitness facilities, and a sculpture garden. Five excellent restaurants serve Asian and Western cuisine, though breakfast is an additional fee, while the luxurious executive lounge is atmospheric. Reliable Wi-Fi is free throughout, and there are plentiful meeting spaces. For a similarly luxurious experience closer to the thick of downtown, consider the Lotte Hotel Seoul.
The luxury Shilla Seoul has a peaceful setting on the fringes of the city center; it's far from popular attractions, but free shuttle service keeps it connected. Its 464 elegant rooms have views of Namsan mountain, huge smart TVs, and handsome bathrooms with marble sinks. On-site features, some incurring extra charges, include indoor and outdoor heated pools, a spa with Guerlain products, and an attractive terrace, plus a large gym and fitness facilities, and a sculpture garden. Five excellent restaurants serve Asian and Western cuisine, though breakfast is an additional fee, while the luxurious executive lounge is atmospheric. Reliable Wi-Fi is free throughout, and there are plentiful meeting spaces. For a similarly luxurious experience closer to the thick of downtown, consider the Lotte Hotel Seoul.
Korea’s oldest hotel, the four-and-a-half-pearl Westin Chosun Seoul is a luxury property centrally located near shopping and attractions. The 462 modern rooms offer city views, flat-screen TVs, and framed Korean artwork, plus Westin's signature Heavenly beds. There's also a traditional Korean suite available, outfitted with a Hinoki tub in the sleek bathroom. There are restaurants serving Korean, Chinese, and Japanese cuisine, as well as a lounge and cake shop. There are also an Executive Lounge with free breakfast, meeting rooms, and a modern fitness center with a PiIates studio, saunas, steam rooms, and an indoor lap pool. Compare rates at the Lotte Hotel Seoul, which has larger rooms.
Korea’s oldest hotel, the four-and-a-half-pearl Westin Chosun Seoul is a luxury property centrally located near shopping and attractions. The 462 modern rooms offer city views, flat-screen TVs, and framed Korean artwork, plus Westin's signature Heavenly beds. There's also a traditional Korean suite available, outfitted with a Hinoki tub in the sleek bathroom. There are restaurants serving Korean, Chinese, and Japanese cuisine, as well as a lounge and cake shop. There are also an Executive Lounge with free breakfast, meeting rooms, and a modern fitness center with a PiIates studio, saunas, steam rooms, and an indoor lap pool. Compare rates at the Lotte Hotel Seoul, which has larger rooms.
Situated in Gangnam, the famous epicenter of Seoul’s financial district, this five-pearl hotel is classic and classy. The 185 rooms are immaculate and chic, and most have tremendous city views. The hotel’s three restaurants serve creative and tasty food, and the indoor infinity pool gives the sensation of swimming in the sky. With an enormous, full-service fitness center, a spa with pampering services, and numerous meeting rooms, this hotel offers a regal experience for business travelers, honeymooners, or tourists. However, it is pricey for the area -- travelers looking for something more affordable may want to check out the Ibis Styles Ambassador instead.
Situated in Gangnam, the famous epicenter of Seoul’s financial district, this five-pearl hotel is classic and classy. The 185 rooms are immaculate and chic, and most have tremendous city views. The hotel’s three restaurants serve creative and tasty food, and the indoor infinity pool gives the sensation of swimming in the sky. With an enormous, full-service fitness center, a spa with pampering services, and numerous meeting rooms, this hotel offers a regal experience for business travelers, honeymooners, or tourists. However, it is pricey for the area -- travelers looking for something more affordable may want to check out the Ibis Styles Ambassador instead.
Prince Hotel Seoul is a 100-room, three-pearl property with a central location that's ideal for tourists wishing to explore Seoul’s Myeongdong shopping district. Rooms are simple and somewhat spartan, but are clean, contemporary, and equipped with safes and electric kettles. There are even traditional ondol rooms, with floor seating and sleeping mats on the floors. The restaurant offers tasty food, including a solid breakfast buffet. However, the hotel doesn't have much for families and is a bit bland overall. For something with more pizazz, check out the Metro.
Prince Hotel Seoul is a 100-room, three-pearl property with a central location that's ideal for tourists wishing to explore Seoul’s Myeongdong shopping district. Rooms are simple and somewhat spartan, but are clean, contemporary, and equipped with safes and electric kettles. There are even traditional ondol rooms, with floor seating and sleeping mats on the floors. The restaurant offers tasty food, including a solid breakfast buffet. However, the hotel doesn't have much for families and is a bit bland overall. For something with more pizazz, check out the Metro.
This 269-room Sheraton is an upscale hotel in South Seoul -- it's a solid pick for business guests, though tourists will need to use the attached metro station to get anywhere of interest. Rooms are modern and include large TVs and high-end espresso machines. They also have amazing city views, especially on upper floors. While the hotel has a gorgeous lap pool, spa and a virtual indoor golf center, the restaurants and amenities don’t compare to luxury hotels such as the Park Hyatt in Gangnam. Still, the Sheraton is considerably more affordable for families and business travelers who don’t mind being further from the action.
This 269-room Sheraton is an upscale hotel in South Seoul -- it's a solid pick for business guests, though tourists will need to use the attached metro station to get anywhere of interest. Rooms are modern and include large TVs and high-end espresso machines. They also have amazing city views, especially on upper floors. While the hotel has a gorgeous lap pool, spa and a virtual indoor golf center, the restaurants and amenities don’t compare to luxury hotels such as the Park Hyatt in Gangnam. Still, the Sheraton is considerably more affordable for families and business travelers who don’t mind being further from the action.
The three-pearl Grand Hotel Myeongdong is well-located in a popular shopping and business district, just a three-minute walk from a metro stop. The 50 rooms are modern with neutral tones, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. The hotel doesn’t have too many features beyond a western breakfast (for a fee), a rooftop garden, free wine hours on Fridays, and a free laundry room. A good alternative is Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul which has a gym and lovely spa area with hot tubs, a sauna, and showers.
The three-pearl Grand Hotel Myeongdong is well-located in a popular shopping and business district, just a three-minute walk from a metro stop. The 50 rooms are modern with neutral tones, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. The hotel doesn’t have too many features beyond a western breakfast (for a fee), a rooftop garden, free wine hours on Fridays, and a free laundry room. A good alternative is Fraser Place Namdaemun Seoul which has a gym and lovely spa area with hot tubs, a sauna, and showers.