Ibis Ambassador Myeongdong

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ibis
9.4 (2551 reviews)
78, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu , Seoul , kr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Facilities for disabled guests
Sauna
Currency exchange
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Room size issues
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
The level of cleanliness isn’t good according to some reviews.
Service
10
Exceptional service at the reception desk was highlighted multiple times.
Location
10
Excellent location for shopping and public transport.
Room Quality
8.55
Many reviews noted that the rooms were small and some had cleanliness issues.
Amenities
9.55
Good amenities though some equipment was noted as outdated.
Value for Money
9.55
Value was considered good, meeting expectations in relation to cost.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Breakfast received mixed reviews; good value but could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.95
Overall positive experiences reported, with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 03:59

Property Description

Stylish Accommodations with City Views

Convenient Amenities for Business and Leisure

Prime Location in the Heart of Seoul

Experience the vibrant city of Seoul from the comfort of Ibis Ambassador Myeongdong. Enjoy stylish rooms with stunning city views, free WiFi, and public bath facilities. Take advantage of convenient amenities like a business center and self-service laundry. With a prime location in the popular Myeongdong shopping district and close proximity to key attractions, your stay at Ibis Myeongdong will be both comfortable and memorable. Book now for an unforgettable experience in Seoul.

Important information:

When an accompanying adult uses the breakfast service, breakfast is provided free of charge for children aged 12 and under staying with them. Additional breakfast charges for others must be paid separately on site.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ICN

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs KRW 15000 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 2551 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 9.55
Value for Money: 9.55
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 9.95
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oyunbolor • solo_traveller • mn
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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yehudit • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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yehudit • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Grace • extended_group • ca
8
Pros:

Great location!

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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SandeepGadgil • Family • Pune, Pune District, Maharashtra
8
Decent Hotel with unbeatable location. "Uninformed and adamant" Front desk staff spoiled our experience a bit.....
Pros:

The hotel is a typical Ibis - room size is okay, bathroom is typical IBIS - on the smaller side. Overall, breakfast was not lavish, but still good and with enough variety to keep you well fed, with nice, attentive staff manning the area. The room was clean and maintained well by the housekeeping staff. The location is UNBEATABLE....one minute from the airport bus stop and also one minute from Myeongdong market. I always trust Accor for reliability and consistency.....you know what to expect.... there are minimal surprises…. I have been staying in Accor hotels for years. Will I go back? Surely, because Accor generally does not disappoint. (though there was one blip that I am going to elaborately describe below)

Now the NEGATIVES (and I spoke to manager Jacob about this): Firstly, I was not greeted for my priority status...which is okay and a minor thing, but I do get greeted at other hotels. Also, I had booked a triple room for 2 adults + my 16 year old son. While checking in, I was told that my son's breakfast would be charged.

I tried to explain that while booking, the system had already considered by child as an adult and hence given me 3-bed room as the only option (This happens when a child is 12+ for Ibis and 16+ for Novotel). Basically, I had paid for 3 beds and 3 breakfasts so what is the extra charge about?

The extra charge would have applied if there had been another child - a fourth occupant e.g. 11 year old child with me. I tried to explain this to the lady at the reception desk. I also showed her that the cost for 3 adults and 2 adults + one 16 year old is the same by showing her a mock-up booking for a future date. This happens because the system already considers a 16 year old as adult. She was still adamant. Now my point is, you MAY NOT KNOW YOUR OWN POLICIES FULLY WELL, MAY BE YOU NEED TRAINING, but what about COMMON SENSE? FOR ME, SUCH BEHAVIOUR IS ADAMANT AND STUPID AND FAILURE TO USE COMMON SENSE. Also, I was only informed about the status of this during check-out on day 4. (I had reached out to the hotel and accor plus email IDs on day 1 BUT EVERYONE TOOK THEIR OWN SWEET TIME TO RESPOND)

Some uncomfortable questions – did you try to make extra money? Did you not know your policies? Did you not apply common sense? What are you going to do to ensure such a thing is not repeated in future?

Since it’s Accor, I’ll give them the benefit of doubt and conclude that this was just a knowledge gap and unintentional and they'll take corrective/ preventive actions.

Overall, I had a great trip to Korea, seeing wonderful sights, having wonderful food and meeting Korean helpful people all the time. I have just deducted one star as Ibis Myeongdong was positive and satisfactory as an overall package. Thank you Korea....thank you Ibis Myeongdong

2026-05-19 • via Tripadvisor
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Etirina Huang • family_with_children • id
9
Convenient dan strategis kemana2. Dan mau shopping , cari makan, semuanya ada .
Pros:

strategis lokasi

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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FRANCOIS • couple • ch
8
Emplacement ideal mais quand même cher
Pros:

Emplacement ideal

Cons:

Coût élevé pour un rapport qualité moyen

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Jazmine • couple • us
10
Great hotel and great location
Pros:

Great staff and perfectly located hotel. The train station was very close and the market being down stairs was amazing.

Cons:

The beds were Soo hard. Not a comfortable sleep after 20k-30k of steps.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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thanatphongp • Business
10
Good memories at Ibis Myeongdong.
Pros:

Great location and excellent services provided by the staffs especially Jeff.

2026-05-15 • via Tripadvisor
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HIROKO • couple • jp
8
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Maki • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Amante • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Suparat • family_with_children • th
7
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Erin • solo_traveller • ca
9
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Martha • couple • us
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • solo_traveller • au
8
Was a great location and stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast buffet

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Ushank • solo_traveller • in
10
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Claire • extended_group • us
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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W8386QUlilyl • Friends getaway
8
Best location
Pros:

The location is central and convenient, few steps away from Myeongdong shopping streets and night market and public transport. Rooms are clean and functional. Toilet is on the smaller side but still clean and in great condition. We would return again in the future!

2026-05-11 • via Tripadvisor