Lotte City Hotel Mapo, SeoulLotte City Hotel Mapo in Seoul, South Korea has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 58 of 111 hotels we score in Seoul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $193 a night (cached, not a live quote).Lotte City Hotel Mapo is a 3-star business hotel located in the Mapo-gu district of Seoul. The building sits directly above Gongdeok subway station, providing easy access to public transport and local dining. It suits corporate travellers and tourists who want to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace or N Seoul Tower. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and en-suite bathrooms. On-site facilities consist of a restaurant, a fitness centre, and an indoor swimming pool. While the location is highly practical for transit, breakfast is not included in the stay and there is no complimentary water provided in the rooms.What stands out

Direct access to subway station

Indoor swimming pool

English speaking staff

Business centre facilities

Watch out for

No complimentary water

Breakfast not included

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