A Night at the Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong
Come check out the Lotte City Hotel that's only a 3 minute walk from Euljiro 3ga Station!
For anybody familiar with the Myeongdong area, you know that is it is a very popular area for tourists to visit and even for locals. Today we will be reviewing the Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong which is actually located in Euljiro, so you can get away from the crowds, as opposed to if you stayed in the main Myeongdong area. But don't worry! The hotel is till close enough to Myeongdong to let you hit all your favorite spots.
Information
Address: 서울 중구 삼일대로 362
362 Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Directions: You can take the subway Line 2 or 3 to Euljiro 3ga Station and walk 3 minutes from Exit 1.
Price
Room | Price Per Night (KRW) |
Standard | 68,000~ |
Superior | 76,500~ |
Deluxe Family Twin | 110,500~ |
Superior Suite | 252,000~ |
Our Visit
After you come out from Exit 1 of Euljiro 3ga Station, you will see an area filled with high-rise buildings, one of which will be the Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong. There is a huge blue statue bowing down in front of the hotel, so you won't have any problem finding it. Currently due to Covid-19, entrance is being monitored into the building so you can only enter through the back gate at this time.
When you arrive to the hotel, you should take the escalator to the second floor which is where the reception desk and lobby are. You will need to take a number and wait for it to be called in order to begin the check in process.
Standard Room
After you check in, you will receive your room key and for an extra 25,000 KRW, you can also get a breakfast voucher. As a safety measure for guests, you must have your room key in order to ride the elevator so make sure you have it with you at all times!
When we entered the room, we saw that the room was decorated with many brown tones. The popular style of decor gave us a sense of familiarity while the dark tones made us feel a bit more relaxed as well.
Across from the best was a mounted TV and desk. Underneath the desk were a bunch of amenities for our use such as a mini fridge and cabinets filled with other things we could use. Since this was their most basic room, there was not much space beyond the bed and the desk, but it was big enough for one to two people to stay the night comfortably.
Next to the bed is the bathroom and closet which is stocked with bathrobes, slippers, and extra bedding and hangers.
At the bottom of the closet, there are slippers that can be used to walk around the room and bags for your dirty laundry.
We were lucky enough to be assigned a room on the 23rd floor so we had an amazing view of the Euljiro area. Since this is a popular part of Seoul, the area was busy until late at night.
Amenities & Bathroom
As we mentioned before, there was a mini fridge located under the desk. Inside, we found two water bottles.
Next to the mini fridge was a cabinet which was stocked with a couple of tea bags and some paper cups on a tray.
Of course, to make tea, we need a hot water pot, which was also available.
The bathroom is filled with various items to make your stay more comfortable. On the bathroom counter, we found a box filled with a shower cap, comb, toothbrush, and toothpaste ready for our use.
They also had two cups available to be used while brushing your teeth (these are commonly used by Koreans), as well as hand wash and body lotion.
The shower came stocked with shampoo, hair conditioner and body wash, as well as a fresh body sponge.
In the drawer on the left, there was a compact hair dryer available to use.
The bathroom was very clean and organized and the toilet had an electric bidet. Since the bathroom is so well stocked, you can enjoy your stay even if you forget any of your toiletries.
The shower water pressure was very strong and hot water was instant so you can enjoy your shower quickly
Breakfast & Facilities
Breakfast is served on the 27th floor in the c'cafe, a buffet-style restaurant. Breakfast is served from 7:30am to 10:30am so you can sleep in a little and still get to breakfast on time. Since the cafe is located on the 27th floor, the ideal seats are next to the window so you can take in the amazing view. If you want a window seat, make sure you get there between 7:30am and 8am!
While we ate, we were able to see downtown Seoul and even Changdeokgung Palace in the distance. What a view!
The buffet offered both Western and Korean options so everyone is able to get something that meets their preference.
With a variety of options including Korean food, cereals, fruits, made-to-order scrambled eggs or omelettes and more, we decided to try a little bit of everything. We started with a cream soup, then some Western menu items, then some Korean, and finally ended with a bowl of Vietnamese pho. While the food was not out-of-this-world delicious, we couldn't help but be satisfied with our breakfast as we sat at our window seat and taking in the city view.
The hotel included a few more facilities for guests to use for their convenience. One of those included the second floor Business Corner where you could get work done with the available computers and printers.
Photo Cred: Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong
On the third floor, there was a fully-stocked gym available to all guests free-of-charge. The only thing you need to bring is your own shoes and work out clothes and you're good to go!
How To Get There
It is very easy to navigate to the Lotte City Hotel. When you arrive to Euljiro 3ga Station, make to sure exit out of Exit 1 and then walk straight.
When you get to Corner H Cafe, turn right and enter the alley. Remember due to Covid-19, all guests must enter through the back entrance.
Once you enter the alley, after a short time, you will see the hotel's back entrance on the left. After you enter, take the escalator to the second floor where you will find the lobby for check-in.
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