Royal Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

Hotels
8.6 (2753 reviews)
61, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu , Seoul , kr
+82 2-756-1112

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful hotel
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Small room size
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
Rooms were not cleaned properly, causing allergies.
Service
9.4
Staff was very polite and helpful.
Location
9.94
Fantastic location in the middle of Myeongdong, near food and shopping.
Room Quality
7.89
Rooms are smaller than expected and some issues with temperature control.
Amenities
8.42
Breakfast buffet was amazing; however, dinner menu was overpriced.
Value for Money
7.88
Hotel prices were high during holiday season.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Great breakfast; overall food options had mixed feelings.
Overall Experience
8.9
Enjoyed stay with positive experiences despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:38

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Royal Hotel Seoul offers 310 elegantly designed guestrooms, including 19 luxurious suites. Each room features modern amenities such as central heating and cooling, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. The AI speaker in suite rooms allows guests to control lighting, TV, and room temperature for a truly personalized experience.

Dining Excellence
Indulge in a culinary journey at Royal Hotel Seoul's dining establishments. The Grand Kitchen serves delectable Italian cuisine, while Patisserie Etocle offers delightful French confectioneries. For a relaxing drink, head to The Garden and choose from a selection of soft and hard beverages.

Convenient Location and Services
Conveniently located in the heart of Myeongdong, the hotel is a stone's throw away from the vibrant shopping district. With easy access to public transportation, guests can explore attractions like Dongdaemun and Lotte Duty Free Shop. The hotel's 24-hour reception desk, currency exchange, and laundry services ensure a seamless stay.

Book your stay at Royal Hotel Seoul for a truly exceptional experience.

Important information:

Children under the age of 13 are not allowed in the club lounge.

Please note that room '[HOT Sale] Run of House (No View & No Parking) Double or Twin' and '[Early Bird] One free Happy Hour (17:00~19:30) over 2N during stay - Room Randomly Assigned on Arrival (Double or Twin)' are subject to availability.

Please note that air conditioning and heating are only available in the mid-summer and mid-winter, respectively.

"[Early Bird] One free Happy Hour (17:00~19:30) over 2N during stay - Room Randomly Assigned on Arrival (Double or Twin)" This room includes access to Happy Hour with the following benefits : • One-time Happy Hour access during the stay, available for stays of two nights or more per reservation - Available to guests aged 20 and older only

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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

8.6
Based on 2753 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 8.42
Value for Money: 7.88
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Pasqualina • couple • au
9
Great location right in the thick of Seoul
Pros:

This hotel is right in the middle of Seoul’s shopping district and night market

Cons:

The room was a little small

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Serena Car Min • couple • us
9
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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vjacomossi • family_with_children • br
10
Perfeito
Pros:

Muito bem localizada, ficaria de novo. Confortável, mas podia ser um pouco maior

Cons:

O tamanho

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Sylwia • family_with_children • gb
8
Great location, close to local attractions
Pros:

Great location and value for money

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • au
9
Great short stay with lots to see and do
Pros:

Location was central and close to the shopping strip, staff extremely courteous and polite and made our stay very enjoyable

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Yung Wen • family_with_children • tw
8
地理位置和飯店服務都很棒，但房間格局較小，行李多的人可能較不適合
Pros:

地點非常棒，出門即可逛街，附近有很多好吃的餐廳，對面也有便利商店，可以直接買飲料和忘記帶的生活用品。員工服務非常親切，房間內也很乾淨舒適。

Cons:

可能因為地理位置關係，房間偏小，行李很難完全打開，浴室也偏小，所以對行李比較多的人來說可能比較困擾

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Harada • family_with_children • jp
8
泊まるだけならOK
Pros:

朝飯はおいしい。場所はかなり便利です。

Cons:

グレードはかなり普通でラグジュアリー感はない

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Navtej • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Navtej • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Cho • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Simon • family_with_children • gb
9
Good convenient hotel stay
Pros:

Location was great, right on the busy market streets for all your conveniences and night time food stalls. The property was well maintained, clean. All staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

We had a premier family twin room; 18th floor. Just not sure what was premier about it. Felt a standard room, standard facilities.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • sk
9
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Phuc_Truong-90 • Couples • Ho Chi Minh City
10
A Memorable First Seoul Trip Stay in the Heart of Myeongdong
Pros:

This hotel will always hold a special place in my memories, as it was where we stayed during my first trip to Korea.

The hotel offers a luxurious and elegant atmosphere, with excellent facilities and attentive service. Its location in the heart of Myeongdong is one of the biggest highlights, making it extremely convenient to explore Seoul, enjoy shopping, try local food, and easily access many popular attractions.

After a long day of exploring the city, returning to such a comfortable and relaxing place made my trip even more enjoyable. The combination of a great location, beautiful surroundings, and high-quality service created a truly memorable experience.

Thank you for making my first Korea trip even more special. I would definitely love to return again in the future

2026-08-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Sati • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

location, service and cleanliness

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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michele • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Kai • family_with_children • de
9
2026-07-26 • via Nuitee
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esma selin • solo_traveller • tr
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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ImahNur • Family • Singapore
10
Best Hotel
Pros:

This is my 2nd time coming back to the same hotel.Thank you for the great hospitality from the receptionist,the house keeping team especially Lelies and team.They are super helpful and wonderful service they have provided.Keep it up.Will come back again to this hotel.From room 1913.

2026-07-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Shima • solo_traveller • sg
10
Best Hotel
Pros:

This is my 2nd time coming back to the same hotel.Thank you for the great hospitality from the receptionist,the house keeping team especially Lelies and team.They are super helpful and wonderful service they have provided.Keep it up.Will come back again to this hotel.From room 1913.

Cons:

Nil

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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FATİH • family_with_children • tr
9
konumu ve konforu harika bir otel
Pros:

Konumu çok iyiydi tam myangdong merkez girişinde. odalar büyük ve konforlu. Her gün temizlik yapılıyor. Eşyalarınızı koyabilecek yeterli kadar raf ve askı vardı. çok merkezi olmasına rağmen odalar sessizdi. Lobisi gayet ferah ve büyüktü. personel güler yüzlü ve yardımseverdi. Fiyat/fayda dengesi açısından oldukça yeterli. Çamaşır ve kurutma makineleri de çok kullanışlıydı.

Cons:

Oda içindeki masanın aynası yoktu. aynaya bakmak için sürekli dolap önüne gitmek gerekti.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee