Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong, SeoulLotte City Hotel Myeongdong in Seoul, South Korea has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 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 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.9, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $217 a night (cached, not a live quote).Lotte City Hotel Myeongdong is a high-end hotel situated in the Myeong-dong district of Seoul. It sits near the entrance to the Myeong-dong shopping area and offers views of Namsan Mountain. The building is within walking distance of Myeong-dong Street, Namdaemun Market, and Seoul City Hall. It is also close to Euljiro 3-ga Station, providing easy access to the subway. This hotel suits travellers who want to be near major city attractions and transport links. The rooms are functional, though they are noted to be small in size. On-site facilities include a restaurant, a business centre, and secure parking.What stands out

Central Myeongdong location

Close to subway stations

Helpful English speaking staff

Quiet rooms

Watch out for

Small room sizes

High drink prices

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