New hotels in Seoul
While we were stuck at home due to travel restrictions, new hotels were built and existing ones went through major changes just in time for travel to open back up again. Here are 10 new hotels in Seoul that you should consider for your next trip to South Korea.
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1. Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo – opened on 22 March 2022Â
Standard Double Room.
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Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo is a new budget hotel that is conveniently located near both Mapo Station and Gongdeok Station.
The hotel is budget-friendly and its Standard Double Room is available from as low as KRW105,000 (~USD80)/night.
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It also has wheelchair-accessible double and twin rooms that come with lower view ports on the doors and grab rails in the toilet.
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Although Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo is a budget hotel, it is still equipped with facilities such as a fitness centre, a coin laundry room, as well as a meeting room for guests who are on business trips.
Twosome Place.
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Within the same building, you will find a Korean restaurant called KyungBokKung and a Twosome Place cafe.Â
Rates: From KRW105,000 (~USD80)/night for the Standard Double Room
Address: 67 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Contact: 02-3702-0300 | Roynet Hotel Seoul Mapo Website
2. Voco Seoul Gangnam – opened on 12 April 2022
2 Single Beds Deluxe Room.
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Gangnam is an affluent neighbourhood, but not everything has to be on the pricey end. Voco Seoul Gangnam is conveniently located only 480m away from the nearest train station, Sinsa Station, and only 330m away from Garosu-gil, which houses many trendy shops.
Voco Seoul Gangnam’s basic 2 Single Beds Deluxe Room is available from KRW150,000 (~USD113)/night, and it comes with a city view and complimentary minibar.
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What makes Voco Seoul Gangnam unique is that they have a 24-hour communal kitchen and a self-service laundromat on every floor.
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The hotel also has an all-day dining restaurant offering international cuisine prepared by world-class chefs.
Rates: From KRW150,000 (~USD113)/night for the 2 Single Beds Deluxe Room
Address: 144, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Contact: 2-542-0112 | Voco Seoul Gangnam Website
3. AC Hotel By Marriott Seoul Gangnam – opened on 29 April 2022
Superior Double Room.
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AC Hotel By Marriott Seoul Gangnam is an upscale hotel that is located only a minute’s walk from Yeoksam Station and a few stations away from the Lotte World theme park.
Priced from KRW230,000 (~USD175)/night, the Superior Double Room showcases a European-inspired modern design and provides ultimate comfort.
Kids Lounge.
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AC Hotel By Marriott Seoul Gangnam is great for family travel as it has a Kids Lounge, which functions as a children’s playground. Parents can leave their children to play at the lounge and get a peace of mind as it is supervised by an experienced employee at all times.
Premier Pool Suite.
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If you’re feeling fancy, AC Hotel By Marriott Seoul Gangnam also has a Premier Pool Suite. The suite includes a private terrace that comes with a pool, a massage chair, and a separate living room. The Premier Pool Suite is available from KRW1,040,000 (~USD800)/night.
Rates: From KRW230,000 (~USD175)/night for the Superior Double Room
Address: 10 Teheran-ro 25 Gil, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul
Contact: 2-2050-6000 | AC Hotel By Marriott Seoul Gangnam Website
4. The Leap Sadang – opened on 1 July 2022
Private Pool Suite.
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The Leap Sadang is a high-end hotel brand that only has suites. Each suite comes with a private pool and you can buy bath bombs from the frontdesk at KRW13,000 (~USD9.03) each. They offer 3 types of scented bath bombs – lavender, citrus and floral.
Private Pool Suite.
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Each room is equipped with a traditional tea set so that you can relax and enjoy a cup of nicely brewed tea after a bath.
The Leap Sadang is located only 110m away from Sadang Station. A Private Pool Suite is starts at KRW210,000 (~USD160)/night, which is affordable for a high-end hotel.
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There’s also a lounge bar at the hotel selling dishes that go well with drinks. Their best-selling item is the Raw Sliced Beef (KRW28,000, ~USD19.45), which comes with a side of raw vegetables and an egg yolk for dipping.
Rates: From KRW210,000 (~USD160)/night for the Private Pool Suite
Address: 1061-2 Namhyeon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
Contact: 02-1833-9813 | The Leap Website
5. Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery Ambassador – opened on 23 September 2022
Deluxe River Room with 2 single beds.
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Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery Ambassador is a luxury hotel located right next to Han River and only 290m away from the nearest train station, Mapo Station.
Enjoy a stunning river view from its Deluxe River Room with 2 single beds, which is available from KRW255,000 (~USD195)/night.
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Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery Ambassador has a total of 2 restaurants and 3 bars where you can enjoy exquisite french cuisine, freshly baked treats, and unique cocktails.
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The hotel has an infinity pool, which overlooks the Han River. However, it is only open to guests above 19 years old. Younger guests can use the indoor pool instead, which doesn’t have an age restriction.
Rates: From KRW255,000 (~USD195)/night for the Deluxe River Room with 2 single beds
Address: 8 Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Contact: 2-6410-1000 | Hotel Naru Seoul MGallery Ambassador Website
6. Le M̩ridien Seoul, Myeongdong Рopened on 25 November 2022
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Located in the bustling Myeongdong area, Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong is only a 3-minute walk from Myeongdong Station.
The building is a shopping mall and hotel hybrid. The shopping mall takes up levels 1-3 of the 15-storey building, while levels 9-14 are occupied by Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong. This makes it convenient for guests who want to shop without having to leave the building.
Club King Room with city view.
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Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong’s guest rooms are spacious and suitable for all travellers, no matter if you are in Korea to have fun or simply there for work. Get its Club King Room with city view, which is available from KRW450,000 (~USD345)/night.
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There’s an indoor lap pool, which is perfect for guests who like to enjoy a good swim anytime throughout their stay at the hotel, come rain or shine.
Rates: From KRW450,000 (~USD345)/night for Club King Room with city view
Address: 38 Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Contact: 2-2184-7000 | Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong Website
7. Moxy Seoul, Myeongdong – opened on 25 November 2022
Queen Room with city view.
Image credit: Moxy Seoul, Myeongdong
Moxy Seoul, Myeongdong is located in the same building as Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong.Â
Moxy Seoul, Myeongdong takes up levels 5-8 of the building. Levels 4 and 15 hold shared facilities for guests staying in the 2 hotels.
The hotel targets younger visitors, with guest rooms that have modern and trendy features such as sliding bathroom doors with portholes and cheeky art prints lining the wall.Â
Quad Bunk Room.
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The hotel is great for families and friends travelling in groups as it offers a Quad Bunk Room, which can occupy up to 4 guests, and is available from KRW340,000 (~USD260)/night.
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Visit the colourful and cosy Bar Moxy, which opens daily from 6am-2am. The bar offers a variety of alcoholic drinks such as wine and cocktails, and coffee for guests who don’t drink. The bar is known for its made-to-order tapas, so make sure to order some when you’re there.
Rates: From KRW340,000 (~USD260)/night for the Quad Bunk Room
Address: 38 Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Contact: 2-2184 7000 | Moxy Seoul, Myeongdong Website
8. Josun Palace – opened on 25 May 2021
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Josun Palace is a luxury hotel under the Marriott brand, bearing Art Deco design elements that bring to mind glamour and decadence.
The hotel is located only 410m away from Yeoksam Station. You can also walk 14 minutes to get to Seolleung Station, which serves both Line 2 and Suin-Bundang Line.
Masters 2 Queen Beds Room with city view.
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Its Masters 2 Queen Beds Room with city view is located on high floors, which allows you to enjoy an unblocked view of the cityscape. The room can accommodate up to 4 guests and it is available from KRW455,000 (~USD350)/night.
Indoor pool and sauna.
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Josun Palace has a heated indoor pool located on the 26th floor, which boasts a magnificent skyline view as well as a sauna where guests can relax after a long day.
Pilates room.
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There’s also a dedicated pilates room, and guests can choose from customised pilates programmes conducted by a trainer. Do note that additional costs will be incurred.
Rates: From KRW455,000 (~USD350)/night for the Masters 2 Queen Beds Room with city view
Address: 231 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Contact: 2-727-7200 | Josun Palace Website
9. Stanford Hotel Myeongdong – opened on 20 December 2021
Standard Double Room.
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Stanford Hotel Myeongdong is within walking distance of many tourist attractions. The famous Myeongdong walking street is only 110m away from the hotel, while the nearest station, Euljiro 1-ga Station, only takes 1 minute on foot to reach.
Despite the hotel’s prime location, the Standard Double Room is affordable as rates start from as low as KRW150,000 (~USD115)/night.
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The iconic Namsan Tower can be seen from your hotel room, and you can take Bus No. 405 to get to the famed tourist attraction in 23 minutes.
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Even though there are convenience stores within walking distance of the hotel, there is an in-house convenience corner selling snacks, cup noodles, drinks, and alcohol for those who don’t want to leave the premises. The area is unmanned, and payment must be made using the self-service kiosk.
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On each floor, there are ice and water dispensers available so you can easily get ice cubes, iced water, and even hot water without having to place awkward phone calls to the front desk.
Rates: From KRW150,000 (~USD115)/night for the Standard Double Room
Address: 84, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Contact: 02-6260-2000 | Stanford Hotel Myeongdong Website
10. Lotte Hotel World – reopened on 1 May 2022
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Lotte Hotel World first opened in September 1988 and has been operating ever since. The hotel went through a major renovation and had its grand re-opening this year on 1st May 2022.
Kakao Friends Family Twin Room.
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During the renovations, Lotte Hotel World added Kakao Friends-themed family rooms. The existing Bread Barbershop character rooms and Lorry and Lotty – Lotte’s mascots – character rooms remain unchanged.
The Kakao Friends Family Twin Room is furnished with cute Kakao Friends wallpaper and has bean bags shaped like Apeach and other Kakao characters. The room is available at KRW340,000 (~USD260)/night and can accommodate up to 3 guests.
Sauna & golf driving range.
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The hotel comes with top-notch facilities, including a sauna where you can soak your tired bodies and a golf driving range where professional golf instructors are on-call to guide you.
Lotte Hotel World is located right next to Lotte World Adventure and only a minute’s walk from the nearest train station, Jamsil Station.
Rates: From KRW340,000 (~USD260)/night for the Kakao Friends Family Twin Room
Address: 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Contact: 2-419-7000 | Lotte Hotel World Website
New hotels in Seoul that you missed out on
As have travel restrictions eased up, it is time to pack your bags and fly to the land of handsome oppas. We hope this list of new hotels will help you in choosing your new favourite hotels in Seoul.
For more travel content, check out:Â
- Han River Park guide
- Jimjilbang guide
- Everland guide
- Seongsu-dong guide
- Things to know before travelling to South Korea
Cover image adapted from: Moxy Seoul, Myeongdong, Lotte Hotel World, AC Hotel By Marriott Seoul Gangnam, Agoda