L7 Hongdae, SeoulL7 Hongdae in Seoul, South Korea has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 55 of 111 hotels we score in Seoul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.0, Agoda 3.8. Rooms from about $249 a night (cached, not a live quote).L7 Hongdae is a 4-star lifestyle hotel situated in the Mapo-Gu district, near Hongik University and Hongdae Street. The property contains 336 guest rooms, including studio suites and Loasis rooms, designed for business and leisure travellers. Facilities include an on-site restaurant, a business centre, a fitness centre, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. A rooftop bar provides views of the surrounding area. The hotel is well-positioned for those using public transport to navigate the city. While the interior design is modern, some guest rooms are relatively small in size.What stands out

Rooftop pool and bar

Near Hongdae Street

Soundproofed rooms

In-room laundry facilities

Watch out for

Small room sizes

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