L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE

L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE Overview

I’ll be honest – when I first walked into L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE, I wasn’t expecting much from another chain hotel. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. The lobby has this sleek, minimalist vibe that feels distinctly Korean without trying too hard, and there’s something about the lighting that just makes you feel more awake and energized rather than that sterile hotel feeling you get sometimes.

What really got me though was how perfectly positioned this place is for exploring Seoul. I mean, you’re literally in the heart of Myeongdong – step outside and you’re immediately surrounded by all those skincare shops, street food vendors, and the kind of organized chaos that makes Korean shopping districts so addictive. The thing is, most hotels in this area can be pretty noisy, but somehow the L7 manages to keep things surprisingly quiet once you’re up in your room. I think it’s the way the building is designed, sort of set back from the main pedestrian areas.

The rooms themselves are what I’d call “smart small” – you know how Japanese and Korean hotels have figured out how to make compact spaces feel functional rather than cramped? That’s exactly what they’ve done here. Everything has its place, the bed is actually comfortable (not always a given), and honestly, the bathroom situation is better than hotels twice the price in other cities. Plus, there’s this attention to detail that you notice after a day or two – like how the outlets are positioned so you can actually use your phone while it’s charging in bed, or how the curtains block out light completely when you need to recover from a late night in Hongdae.

You know what really sealed it for me though? The staff genuinely seems to know the neighborhood. When I asked about finding a good Korean BBQ place that wasn’t a tourist trap, the front desk guy didn’t just hand me a generic map – he drew me a little route to this place tucked away in an alley that ended up being one of my best meals in Seoul. That kind of local knowledge makes all the difference, especially when you’re dealing with a city that can feel overwhelming if you don’t know where to look. The 8.6 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in the city, but it nails all the things that actually matter when you’re traveling: location, comfort, and people who care about your experience beyond just checking you in and out.

L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE Accommodations

Reviews of L7 MYEONGDONG by LOTTE

• Ryan from Australia (9/10)

  Lovely room and amazing service

• Sarah from Singapore (8/10)

  Very convenient location – right outside exit 9 of myeong dong station. Just round the corner from the myeong dong shopping district. Spacious room and bed.

• Arman from Kazakhstan (9/10)

  One of our favorite hotels in Seoul, we have been staying here since 2019. Convenient location and great staff.

• Chantelle from Philippines (8/10)

  It was a great location and the room was the perect size for me and it was very clean !

• Sharleen from United States (9/10)

  Friendly staff made it enjoyable

• Chan from Singapore (8/10)

  Convenience

• Mohling from Malaysia (9/10)

  Location. It's in MyeongDong, but facing away frm the the shopping street, so u get a calmer vibes. Airport bus stops in front of the hotel, super convinient.

• Angela from New Zealand (9/10)

  Great location and hotel

• Alexandra from Canada (8/10)

  The location was great for our first few days in Seoul, as it was close to the busyness of Myeongdong as well as the subway station. I wouldn't necessarily always want to stay in this area, but if you don't mind the busyness of Myeondong it's great.

• Lay from Australia (9/10)

  Location, cleanliness and facilities

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