Lotte Hotel World Gangnam

Great service, clean environment, and a wide variety of breakfast options. There's an airport shuttle right outside, and it's incredibly convenient for shopping with three malls nearby. The hotel has direct access to the theme park and Lotte Department Store, so you can easily pop back to rest if you get tired. Just a heads-up, the hotel doesn't have a designated area for food delivery drop-offs.

The room was a bit small, but clean enough. My kid really liked it. The location is super convenient, right downstairs from Lotte World amusement park.

Overall, a great experience! I didn't see any toothbrushes (I heard many places don't provide them, so I had already packed my own). We couldn't check into our room until 3 PM after checking in, so we left our luggage and went shopping. When we returned, our bags were already in our room, which was a nice touch! Because of the language barrier and the fact that the bus I wanted to catch was about to leave, I couldn't immediately find where the airport shuttle was. A kind man who was cleaning windows, despite being lightly dressed, came out and showed me the way! I'm very grateful!! Regarding the airport shuttle: It's right outside! It cost about 80,000 KRW to Incheon Airport T1. About the duty-free shop in this building: I found it a bit small, with two floors dedicated to duty-free. The department store, however, was quite good!

The service was just okay, nothing special, but the staff were polite enough. However, nobody at this hotel speaks Chinese, which was a significant drawback. For roughly the same price, I could have stayed at Paradise City for two nights instead. Out of the three hotels I stayed at during this trip to Korea, this was the only one where I had to wait until 3 PM for check-in. I originally chose it for its proximity to Lotte World, hoping for convenience after a long journey, but my experience was just average; I didn't feel any added convenience or enjoyment. I also mistakenly thought the hotel would have a lively, Disney-like atmosphere, but there was absolutely no vibe. The lobby was also quite small, one of the smallest I've seen in a hotel. In contrast, when I arrived at Paradise City around 2 PM, there were even performances in the lobby, and I was able to check in immediately. At another hotel, I arrived around 12 PM and was also able to check in right away. All these hotels were similarly priced, and this one was even slightly more expensive. There's nothing that makes me feel this hotel is worth staying at. To be fair, the room view was decent, but the overall experience is what matters most. Having to wait until 3 PM to get into the room, while other hotels offered early check-in, left a very negative impression. Even though there's a 'Wonder Door' with direct access to Lotte World, it's only for a single entry and exit. You can't check in early, nor can you return to the hotel mid-day to rest and re-enter the park. If you plan to visit a night market nearby, you'll still need transportation or a walk. The small lobby and lack of atmosphere mean there are no real advantages here. I might as well have stayed at another hotel where I could have checked in earlier and rested. My post-stay experience was not pleasant; it was mediocre at best. I wouldn't stay here again, and I don't recommend it.

I chose Lotte World this time because I've been to Seoul many times and wanted to explore Jamsil. It's very close to the Olympic Stadium, and you see a lot of people running around here. Lotte Department Store is great for shopping, with basically all the brands you could want. The only downside is that it's a bit far from areas like Seongsu, Hannam, and Dongdaemun. However, if you're visiting Lotte World with kids, it's incredibly convenient. As a local 5-star Korean hotel, the hygiene and facilities are top-notch. The hotel's direct connection to the department store is also a plus. Finding late-night snacks can be a bit challenging, though. There's also a Lotte Mart nearby where you can pick up some local specialties.

Great hotel! Excellent location! Would recommend.