LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong is a large, efficient hotel on Samil-daero in Jung-gu, with 435 rooms in a 26-floor building completed in 2016. It sits three minutes on foot from Euljiro 3-ga Station and six minutes from Jonggak Station, with Myeongdong's shopping and street food in easy reach. The booking page shows a property class of 4 and a guest score of 9.0 from 2,980 reviews, a large review count that gives the score weight. The hotel lists free in-room Wi-Fi and wired internet, a fitness center, a 24-hour coin laundry, an on-site 7-Eleven, an outdoor entertainment area, a banquet hall and two meeting rooms, plus luggage storage, an ATM and multilingual staff. Dining includes C'cafe for breakfast and lunch, Saffron and the Angel-in-us cafe. There is no pool or spa. Self parking costs about 5,000 won per night, an unusually low fee for central Seoul.
The appeal is simple
A big, reliable hotel in a convenient place at a moderate price. The location puts Myeongdong, Insadong and Jongno within walking distance, and Euljiro 3-ga Station connects the hotel to Lines 2 and 3 for Gangnam, Hongdae and Gyeongbokgung. The Cheonggyecheon stream is a short stroll. Guests with a car will appreciate the low parking fee. Reviewers often praise the location, staff, cleanliness and breakfast.
The recurring criticisms are worth knowing. Guests mention slow elevators in a large building at busy times, rooms that are small by international standards and some dated carpets or furnishings in older rooms. A breakfast buffet is offered for about 30,000 won per person from 6:30 to 10 am. Check-in starts at 3 pm and runs to midnight, with late arrival subject to availability, and check-out is before 11 am. The minimum check-in age is 19. Pets are not allowed and the premises are smoke-free. The hotel does not list a pool or spa.
Is it a good choice? For first-time visitors on a sensible budget, yes. Families can use the coin laundry and the nearby convenience stores to keep costs down, and couples will enjoy walking home from dinner through the lanes around Euljiro. Light sleepers should request a higher floor away from the street, and anyone arriving late should note that check-in runs until midnight.
The on-site convenience store and the 24-hour coin laundry make it easy to manage a longer stay without paying for hotel laundry, which is a real advantage on a two-week trip across Korea.
If you want a pool, a bigger room or a resort feel, look at the Gangnam and Yongsan hotels listed here. If your priority is to sleep well within walking distance of the old city and the shopping streets, LOTTE City Hotel Myeongdong is a solid, well-reviewed option.
Why stay here
- ✓Free Wi-Fi and wired internet
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓24-hour coin laundry
- ✓On-site 7-Eleven
- ✓Cafe, Saffron restaurant and a second cafe
- ✓Self parking at a low nightly fee
- ✓Luggage storage and ATM
- ✓Multilingual staff
Good questions
Is there a pool?+
No. The hotel lists a fitness center but no pool or spa.
How far is the subway?+
Euljiro 3-ga Station is a three-minute walk, and Jonggak Station is about six minutes away.
How much does parking cost?+
The hotel lists self parking at about 5,000 won per night.
