L'Escape, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Myeongdong

Hotels
Luxury Collection
9.6 (2794 reviews)
67 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu , Seoul , kr

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great Location
Exceptional Service
Spacious Rooms
Excellent Food
Cons:
Unprofessional Staff Behavior

Categories

Cleanliness
8.65
The general sentiment indicates that the professionalism of staff needs improvement.
Service
10
The manager provided exceptional service and detailed recommendations.
Location
9.62
Multiple reviews highlight the great location close to attractions.
Room Quality
9.66
Rooms were spacious and beautifully designed as indicated in the reviews.
Amenities
9.61
Reviews mention excellent drinks and food at the hotel lounge.
Value for Money
9.64
Overall positive sentiment suggests good value relative to quality.
Food and Beverage
9.6
Food quality was highlighted as excellent in several reviews.
Overall Experience
10
Guests express high satisfaction with their overall stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 06:06

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Experience

Elegant Room Design
Experience the Parisian sensibility in every corner of L'Escape Hotel. The elegant room design will transport you to a world of luxury and comfort. Each guest room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, fridge, coffee machine, bidet, and a wardrobe. The private bathrooms add an extra touch of convenience and sophistication to your stay.

Convenient Facilities
Indulge in the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, a fitness centre, and a bar during your stay at L'Escape Hotel. The property also features a restaurant where you can enjoy delicious meals. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi available to all guests throughout the hotel.

Prime Location
Located in Seoul, L'Escape Hotel is surrounded by popular attractions such as Namdaemun Market, Noon Square, and Seven Luck Casino. Explore the vibrant city knowing that a luxurious retreat awaits you at the end of the day.

Book your stay at L'Escape Hotel now for an unforgettable boutique experience in Seoul.

Important information:

Small dogs under 10kg (maximum of 2 pets) can be accommodated. Additional cost of KRW 110,000 per dog and KRW 176,000 per 2 dogs apply. Due to limited availability, prior request by phone is a must.

Lamant Secret Lounge opening hours (Tuesday - Saturday )
- Lunch : 12pm -3pm (last order 1:30pm)
- Dinner : 6pm-10pm (last order 7:30pm)
- Close every (Sunday - Monday)

※ L’Escape Hotel will be rebranded and newly operated as “ L'Escape, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Myeongdong ” starting December 29, 2025 (Monday).
Existing reservations will remain unchanged. However, please note that for stays on or after December 29, 2025, guests’ reservation and stay-related personal information will be transferred and provided to Marriott (Country: United States) as part of the system migration.
For more details, please refer to the information available on the L’Escape official website.

La Maison Boutique – Happy Hour Policy:
Please be advised that Happy Hour access is exclusively available to guests aged 19 years and above.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ICN

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 2794 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.65
Service: 10
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 9.66
Amenities: 9.61
Value for Money: 9.64
Food and Beverage: 9.6
Overall Experience: 10
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R family_with_children nl
10
Heerlijk
Pros:

Locatie, mooi interieur, zacht bed, prachtig ontbijtbuffet.

Cons:

Airconditioning was goed, maar niet constant.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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NOEL solo_traveller gb
10
fantastic
Pros:

friendly staff, size of room , clean and comfortable.

Cons:

having to leave.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Frank couple de
8
Gute Lage, Einrichtungsstil Geschmackssache. In Summe 8 von 10 Punkten.
Pros:

Gute Lage und Bahnstation mit 2 Minuten Gehweg optimal.

Cons:

Einrichtungsstil und Farbe (rote Wände, roter Teppich). Möbel schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen, alles ziemlich plüschig. Eingangsbereich im Erdgeschoss sollte hochwertiger gestaltet werden (großflächige Kunstblumendekoration, die leider etwas billig wirkt).

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Lana solo_traveller ru
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Nicolas couple fr
10
Une très belle adresse à Séoul.
Pros:

Le cadre. Le personnel. La situation.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Taoufik family_with_children nl
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Juan solo_traveller es
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller au
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
A
Anna family_with_children ch
10
Very nice stay
Pros:

Beautiful interiors

Cons:

the breakfast was pricy.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Anna family_with_children ch
8
The hotel is beautifully arranged - it was a pleasure to stay there.
Pros:

The breakfast was expansive and there was no safe gluten free options, although they were promised to me - I checked it in advance, The staff dd not understand the contamination problem.
The gym was great - big and well equipped.

Cons:

There was a confusion with the room. We were arriving very early in the morning so I booked one extra night (one night before our stay) so we could rest after the trip. We could use this room only 2 hours as we could not stay in this room - and had to move to another one. This was really annoying. but we got a complimentary breakfast for 1 day as a compensation.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Asli couple tr
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Jaques extended_group ch
10
Pros:

Concierge (alle) waren sehr sehr freundlich und kompetent.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Florence couple fr
10
Pros:

m&gnifique séjour

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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BrianV111 couple ie
10
Beautiful atmospheric hotel very central in Seoul.
Pros:

Superb hotel and outstanding high-quality breakfast. The room was spotlessly clean and plenty of fresh water, coffee, and tea was provided daily. A great location within short distance from many atmospheric small streets and restaurants that we enjoyed exploring. Super restaurants also in the hotel itself. We would be pleased to come back on our next visit to Seoul.

Cons:

Dim light in the corridors and outside the lifts as part of the atmosphere in the hotel could maybe be a little brighter. We arrived very late (1am) due to a flight delay, so there was no one on the ground floor when we arrived. However, the reception is actually on the 7th floor so a sign at the entrance could be helpful to guide us directly for easier check-in. Once there, it was all perfect.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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V6768XSannab Family Welling, Greater London, England
4
Disappointing experience – unclear suite benefits and service that fell short
Pros:

We stayed at L’Escape Seoul as part of our trip and unfortunately the experience did not meet the expectations created when booking.

The main disappointment was around the suite booking information. When making the reservation, the hotel website/app displayed “special benefits” alongside the suite information, which included wording that indicated access to the lounge. As a guest booking a suite at a luxury hotel, it was reasonable to understand this as an included benefit. However, on arrival we were informed that lounge access was only included with certain rates and not our reservation.

The issue was not simply that a benefit was unavailable — it was the lack of clarity in how this was presented during the booking process. We felt misled by the way the suite and its “special benefits” were displayed. When we raised this with the hotel, unfortunately nothing was done to acknowledge the confusion, clarify the communication issue, or offer any goodwill gesture. This was particularly disappointing for a property positioned within the luxury hotel market.

The hotel itself has a very distinctive design, with a French-inspired boutique style. While this will appeal to some guests, we found the overall atmosphere quite dark and felt more dated than luxurious. Compared with other high-end hotels we stayed in during our trip, it lacked the bright, welcoming feeling and attention to detail we had experienced elsewhere.

The facilities were also disappointing. The gym was quite basic and did not feel in keeping with the expectations of a luxury hotel. In addition, we were surprised by the lack of visible environmental initiatives. For example, there was no convenient water refill station for guests, something we found to be standard in many other luxury hotels we stayed in. Small sustainability touches such as reducing single-use plastic and encouraging bottle refills make a noticeable difference and would have improved the overall experience.

The front-of-house service was another area where we felt let down. Interactions often felt quite formal and distant rather than warm and welcoming. At a luxury hotel, the way guests are made to feel is just as important as the physical surroundings, and we did not experience the level of hospitality we expected.

There were some positives — the suite itself was comfortable and the hotel has a unique character — but these were overshadowed by the booking confusion, limited facilities and the way the situation was handled.

Overall, L’Escape Seoul has an interesting concept and could appeal to guests looking for a vintage boutique-style hotel, but our experience was disappointing. We hope the hotel reviews how suite benefits are communicated online, improves sustainability practices and focuses on creating a warmer, more guest-focused experience.

2026-07-23 via Tripadvisor
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Andrea couple au
10
Stunning hotel, beautiful bar and restaurants too
Pros:

Beautiful hotel and staff couldn’t do enough for you. We had a free upgrade which was very unexpected and so lovely especially as it was our wedding anniversary and I hadn’t even mentioned that on booking. The suite was divine and very luxurious. Bed was super comfortable too. Next time we would love to stay for longer!

Cons:

Nothing we didn’t like. It was all amazing

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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qiongyu family_with_children cn
7
整体不错
Pros:

离明洞算近的了,但不是最近的。不过酒店100米就是新世纪百货。酒店房间挺大的而且卫生也还算干净的.我在其他平台看到的差评不可信!

Cons:

7楼办理入住的服务人员态度可以更好一点

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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amycS8054YT Friends getaway
10
GREAT STAFF
Pros:

Luanna was extremely helpful and accommodating to our early 6am arrival. The hotel allowed us to hold our bags and luggage until our room was available. Luanna even kindly worked it out so we could check in early so we did not have to wait until 3pm. The hotel is beautifully decorated, professional amd friendly staff, and would highly recommend.

2026-07-21 via Tripadvisor
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MARTA couple es
9
Recreación de un hotel de lujo colonial
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Alex Aller couple es
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee