Name: L7 HONGDAE by LOTTE HOTELS
Address: 141 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 121-898, KR

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Sam

Nice hotel. Great location. Some construction work near by, so aim for a room on a high floor.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

Steven

Property located in a very central location with easy access to metro, retail, and restaurants. Clean gym with water, towels, and TV. Laundry room has 4 sets of washers and dryers and change machine, detergent dispenser, and waiting area with ironing board and TV.

Restaurant was good. Only tried the buffet once. Good, but not great, limited options. Snack and currency machines available. Also has a lounge with sofas and pool table. Separate storage room too.

Room was nice and clean but small. No storage dressers or closets. Only had a clothing rack. This meant keeping your clothes all in your luggage. Only a desk as a table so no bedside tables either.

Bathroom had a nice shower and bidet seat toilet. Sink was good, but small with limited counter space.

Overall, great hotel but limited in storage space.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2026

Derrick

Great location, right in the middle of Hongdae, couple mins walk from Hongik University metro station, and close to all the main shopping areas so a great place to stay and explore Hongdae.

Check-in was a little awkward, reception is actually on the 21st floor with self check-in screens available but other facilities including rooftop pool and restaurant are good.

Great views from the room, and comfy beds. Overall a good place to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

04 Jul 2026

Aliaksandr

We were disappointed with our stay. The biggest issue was the construction taking place right next to the hotel, which created significant noise and made it difficult to relax. While we understand that construction isn’t always under the hotel’s control, it had a major impact on our experience.

The hotel provides headphones for guests, but I think a better gesture would be to offer complimentary breakfast as compensation for the inconvenience. That would make guests feel much more valued and help offset the disruption.

Unfortunately, because of the constant noise, we wouldn’t choose to stay here again until the construction is finished.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Andrea

Room was very clean and well organized. Beds were super comfortable. I really appreciated the shower doors as it avoided any water from spilling out onto the floor. All of the staff (cleaning and front desk) were all so nice and helpful! Location is perfect as it is close to the main hongdae street and close to the subway station. Would recommend this hotel!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Kim

good

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jun 2026

Fritz

NEGATIVE: confusing when we got there since Lobby is at the 21st floor and no concierge at the first floor. With 6 luggages between 4 guests, no one to help bring the luggages in and up to the lobby. There was no automatic door so dragging the luggages through the door is a bad first impression. The room that housed us 4 guests was so space-challenged. No counter, narrow space around the beds and no closet to store clothes and/or luggages. The fridge can only accommodate 9 small bottles of water standing up. TV channels are all in Korean so we couldn’t enjoy it. Overall for the price, I expected more.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Markandran

Great hotel in a great location!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Ashley

I have stayed at this hotel a couple of times now and can confidently say it’s one of the best. The location is perfect, the rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff are super friendly and accommodating as well. It’s located a 3 minute walk from the subway and near coffee shops and restaurants that are open late at night so you always have somewhere you can find a bite to eat. Hongdae main shopping street is also located just across the street which makes shopping easier too. Definitely recommend!!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Tricia

Great location near the subway and Hongdae shopping and restaurants. Staff was always patient and helpful even though we didn’t speak much Korean.The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was western style with a bathtub under the shower and lit vanity mirror. The med spa in the building was also excellent and so well priced. I would definitely stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2026

Nick

Gym is meh. Pool is nice. Staff were VERY KIND. blankets were too thick, and they didn't have thinner blankets options when i asked. But they did provide a fan for us to use. Their baseboards in our room was majorly chipped (but this is nitpicking.) Great location (near the subway station). Hip interior design. Good buffet and restaurant. Their staff was the best part about this place. i'd stay here again.

Partner

2/10

Poor

18 Jun 2026

Hayley

Like a hostel!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Maria Jobelle Louise

Good

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

Beverley

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Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Rebecca

Under 14 can’t use the pool.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Thomas

Staff was super nice and delightfully accomodating. Rooms were clean, the beds were super comfy and the TV was huge. A little cramped by western standards, but I've been in smaller rooms that are competitive to this hotel. This hotel is in a prime location close to the Hongik subway entrance and bus terminal to Incheon airport. Great restaurants and coffee shops just steps away and close enough to the Red Road in Hongdae to be convenient for the busking and nightlife but distant enough from the hustle and bustle that it won't annoy you. This hotel has been one of my better stays while touring Asia. I would rebook this hotel if I'm back in Seoul.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2026

Artur

Staff went truly above and beyond — a highlight of our trip
The location is excellent — metro right on the doorstep, surrounded by cafés, restaurants, and lively side streets full of shops, young energy, and things to do. A great base for exploring the city.
Breakfast is decent without being remarkable. The food is tasty but the selection is limited, so if variety matters to you in the morning, you might prefer heading out to one of the many options nearby — the neighbourhood makes that easy.
The rooms are very comfortable — great beds, quality pillows, and an impressively large TV. Street noise can be an issue for light sleepers; the hotel does provide earplugs, which helps. There's also some construction nearby, though that was less noticeable than the street itself.
The pool is genuinely good — well-maintained, plenty of sunbeds, and attentive service. It opens at 10am and there's no bar on site, so bring your own drinks if you plan to spend time there.
A special mention for the staff. We had left a jacket at a previous hotel and the team here went out of their way to arrange a courier pickup — organising everything through a service that normally only operates for private individuals. That level of care and effort is rare and made a real impression on us.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Jesus

Very nice hotel with clean rooms

Business

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Michelle

N/A

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

HOI YAN

Clean room, but the lift is quite slow

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2026

Rebecca

I stayed at 4 different hotels during my 2.5 week trip to Korea and sadly L7 Hongdae was the worst. Mostly due to the fact the carpets in my room were very dirty you could see black stains everywhere which made me feel like the cleanliness level was very poor. There was also barely any storage space in our room. We booked the superior family room and there was nowhere to put our stuff. The only good memory I have here was the staff. They were very helpful and friendly.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2026

Hoi Laam Odessa

Disappointing Second Stay – Shocking

Lack of Cleanliness and Professionalism

This was my second stay at L7, and it was a massive disappointment. The first room we were given was shockingly dirty. Most alarmingly, we found fecal matter left in the toilet.
We requested to change our room immediately. While the replacement room was okay, the unprofessionalism and the initial unsanitary conditions completely ruined our entire experience.
I expected much higher standards from L7 based on my previous visit. Hesitation to return.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Roxane Lok Sum

The location was very convenient and easy to find. The staff were amazing and incredibly helpful. I also really appreciate all the extra things that are available at this property that made everything easier, to name a few: the lounge is amazing for when you arrive on an early AM flight and need a space to regroup before exploring, the amble luggage holding space that is made available to travellers, and they even have Dysons hair systems for rent if you find that your hair isn’t cooperating. Would absolutely stay here again and would recommend this property to anyone who is looking for the ideal property in central Seoul.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Ana

Hotel was nice and clean, and located in a good location. You have a direct train to incheon airport and lots of bars and restaurants in the neighbourhood. Also there is an olive young just across the street if you are interested in buying k-beauty products.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Angelica

This hotel was perfect! I’m upset I didn’t book it for the full trip! It was in a great location, the view the bed the staff were great!

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Nazia

They ask you to pay to check in early when you arrive - which quite frankly is diabolically bad service. Especially give that the room is ready and available. Screams money grabbing no consideration for genuine services or personal touch. The room itself is nice. Has most amenities. Lifts can take a while. Great location.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Graham

Nice hotel and locational. Staff was great staff. Just more expensive than I feel the value deserved.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

William

Great location. Clean, modern facilities. Loved the roof top pool and bar!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Jennifer

The hotel is in a great location with the metro train station only a short walk down the street. .
The staff were amazing and couldn’t be more helpful.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Raynian

Clean room and very good location.

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Francesca

Great I enjoy it

Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Apr 2026

Thomas

This is the better LOTTE hotel in the city. Central in Hongdae, excellent views. The feel of the hotel is definitely on the younger side, as in it would appeal to a younger audience (millennial or Gen Z. The hotel has good amenities, a restaurant and plentiful public spaces to relax or work. The rooms are small, at least the double we booked was on the smaller size, common for a big city. Generally the beds are comfortable, the air conditioning worked well, the bathroom is small but the shower is large and well appointed. Lots of considered amenities in the room to make the stay comfortable. Overall satisfactory, clean, modern and some thought has gone into what would appeal for the audience they are looking to attract.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Apr 2026

Calvin

Good hotel at a good location. It is near to Hongdae shopping areas and is right next to the airport limousine bus stop and train station.

Only issue i have with the hotel is that the lift takes forever to come. It is not uncommon to wait for 3 minutes plus for or more the lift to come.

Also i dislike the pillow. But this is more of a personal preference. The room can gets noisy at times as it is right next to the road. Also whenever i turn on the shower or tap with hot water there will be a strange sound likely caused by the water pressure.

Beside that, everything is good and should not deter you from considering this hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Lee

Fantastic location, 3 mins walk subway, with direct access to airport, both rail and bus option. Vibrant place in the evening, with young crowds. One stop-location with plenty shopping and dining, cafes, hairdresser, Olive Young, etc. Room is small, functional and doable. Check-in and room are on upper levels. The lifts waiting time can be long. Only compliant about the room is the bathroom. It is a bathtub, and has no installed shower screen. So, once you shower, the whole bathroom floor will be wet, which make this super inconvenient. A simple shower screen should do the trick and wonder why the hotel does not do this. Also, for our room, toilet bowl bidget is not working. Choose this place for the unbeatable location!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Tabitha

It was beautiful and the price was excellent!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Quade

The room was really clean as was the gym. Staff were really quick but still friendly and were happy to help with anything.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

Vivien

Trip room is a bit small for three guests without much room for opening the baggage when unpacking and packing but the housekeeping lady Jinah at ten floor is very nice and always with a big smile

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Joshua

The rooms were always cleaned perfectly and waters restocked each day, AC was easy to use and staff were friendly. Only issue is the 3 lifts for so many floors, makes it take a while to go up or down during peak hours.

Friends

4/10

Poor

14 Apr 2026

Eunice

Rooms are clean but on the basic side, AC was strong enough and staff were nice. The location is fantastic but because it is, it got very loud at night and there was construction around this time. If it wasn’t for the construction and noise I would probably give a 4. The missing star would be the size of the room and pillows were very flat.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Alina

This hotel has courteous English speaking receptionist. Cool lounge and a great breakfast buffet ( it is more like a brunch buffet with lots of food choices). Rooms are clean with all the amenities you need. And location is unbeatable. Also has a coffee shop on the second floor, Lotteria right next to it and a k-pop store on the first floor. I stayed there with my 15 year old daughter and we loved it. Highly recommend for parents with teens. The only drawback- the street noise can be loud at night so ask for the higher floor.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Wee Keong

Very conveniently located, near to shopping and restaurants

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2026

Judy

The room was clean and the location was perfect. The view from the rooftop was beautiful!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

jenny

Staff was helpful and the room is clean

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

max

Ideally located hotel for nightlife and metro. Clean, well-appointed rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

ngan

The bar is good view and delicious food! But the swimming pool under construction so we was a bit disappointed.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Marisol

Rooms were clean and staff provided water everyday along with new linen/ towels when asked. All staff was super friendly. The hotel is very close to multiple subway entrances and bus stops. Would highly recommend and I know I would definitely stay here again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Amanda

Clean room and friendly staff

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Matthew Lee

Great experience all around.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2026

Julie

Location of hotel is convenient, in close proximity to airport railway and shuttle and in a busy neighborhood for food, cafe, and wandering.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

IMELDA

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Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Sung Joon

Nice place to stay overnight

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Jessica

The hotel was perfect, it was not amenities that we are used to in the United States, but it was perfectly lovely and a great place to stay. They did not have smart TVs and you could not use your room charge at the restaurant, but wonderful location and everything else was wonderful.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

IMELDA

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Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Kihong,

Good

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Bolormaa

Excellent

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Christiana

Great staff for checkin and the maid was very nice. She went out of her way to provide us with fresh towels! Thank you for the lovely stay!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Hajnael

Staff was super friendly. And the room was nice and clean.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Joshua

Overall a great stay! Staff was very accommodating! I spoke some Korean, but even if I didn't, most of the check-in staff had no problem communicating in English. The laundry room was easy to use. The only headache I had was taking the correct subway exit to find the hotel. Online, it said 5, but Subway Exit 1 is the closest.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Luke

Nice rooms, very accommodating a mind great location

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Daphne

Convenient location to subway and dining options

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Jasmine

The room was clean and well kept. The staff were absolutely amazing. The best part was that they still allowed you to use the air conditioner even though it is winter. The cherry on top is the air purifier in the room being someone who suffers from allergies and asthma year round that was amazing. 10/10 would highly recommend this hotel for people to stay at.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Jan 2026

Jason

Everything was good except for the pillows. The pillows are way too thin.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

hei

Excepted next building have construction , all parts are good

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Jessica

Amazing view of main Hongdae road. The cleaning staff were nice. Room was spacious for solo traveler.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

Po Shan Christine

Nice staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

Jennifer

the is small but comfortable

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

28 Dec 2025

Angela

客房稍舊，窗簾等都有殘舊，電梯有一部經常有啲問題，停留樓層不停開門。員工友善。

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

26 Dec 2025

Siu Cheung

Carpet in room are very dirty

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Dec 2025

Sweet Grace

No help at all

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Patrick

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10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

KEN

clean,good location.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Haydee

My second time staying here and it’s always hard to leave! Love this L7!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Tsz Ying

A very convenient hotel in Seoul, with a direct airport bus and lots of shops downstairs — great for shopping.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Nov 2025

Nicolas

Nice clean hotel. Great location but the pool was closed which was a bummer.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Brandon

Great boutique hotel in a very good location. Room was clean, and all staff were very friendly and helpful.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2025

Maria

so many thoughtful touches! clean rooms too. loved our time at this hotel.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2025

KAM YI

Good

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2025

SIN NENG

Excellent locationand view, clean facilities. 100% come back again.

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2025

Charles

Room was clean, good size for seoul and had what we needed. For the size of the hotel 3 lifts was not enough though and we often had to wait long times to catch them

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Georgina

Great location and view of the city from our room. Can't wait for another trip to Seoul. I will stay here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2025

Melanio

Love the hotel. Breakfast was lacking, but there are so many options very close by, so it wasn't a problem.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Deleon

Clean room, friendly staff

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2025

Wan ju

The room had a bit of a damp smell, but the air purifier in the room improved the problem a bit. It was also a bit noisy because it faced the road.

Staff is nicer and friendly

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

Christopher

The stay was mostly good. There are no staff to help with luggage though, which made traveling with an infant difficult. They were very helpful in arranging a taxi to the airport though.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

Lillian

Beautiful, clean room with well-appointed bathroom and great view. We appreciated the welcome snacks! Found a spider on my pillow but not a big deal.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2025

KAM YI

Toilet flush had problem twice within the same day

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2025

Chan

English speaking friendly staff.
Room is clean without carpet.
Provide air purifier as requested.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Kah Sin

Bedsheet has stains, toilet is smelly

For every new customer, it would be good to change the bed sheet and not use green as an excuse not to change the bedsheet. This hotel’s cost of stay is of the higher end and this is not a fair treatment to the customer.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

hector

Room was cozy. This is a boutique hotel so rooms are on the smaller side but wasnt a big deal. The area it's located in is great for food and shopping. Metro is very close so easy to get around.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Oct 2025

Kimberley

Love how convenient this area is

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Holly

Had a wonderful stay! Great location, clean, comfortable! Would return when back in Seoul! Thank you!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Tae Woung

Clean & quiet room, comfortable, great location.
Express

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2025

Claudia

We loved the option of having 3 single beds in the room so no one had to share. The room design is modern and clean. The location was fantastic. Everyone at reception was always helpful and kind.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

jerry

We were told we had a superior king room and it was a small room with a twin bed, but it was the correct room. They had a beautiful pool, but it was closed when we were there.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Mei Kwan

Easy check out and there is a nice common area for waiting.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Lionel Ee Kiong

Conveniently located next to the Hongik subway station which is a major plus point after a full day of shopping and sightseeing. Plenty of shopping and eateries all within walking distance. Overall a very accessible place to stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Gabriele

Staff was friendly and attentive. Responsible and follow up on requests.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Jasmine

Location was great! A short walk to the subway station where you can take a direct train to the airport. Shops and restaurants are right across the roads. Rooms are clean and decent sized. Beds are comfortable. They also offer complimentary luggage storage service after checking out.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Alexander

Nice location. The elevator gets very crowded

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

IDA

Nice room and service

I like the hotel, the receptionist are all friendly and also the room is clean and comfortable. We booked 2 rooms for me and my friend to stayed for 5 nights. I like Hongdae area. I always stayed in this area when I stayed in Seoul but this is my first time staying in L7. I like the lounge area of this hotel and also the rooftop. The bed and bathroom are also comfortable and clean. Overall is a nice hotel and service.

Friends_and_family Friends