L7 Hongdae by Lotte

Excellent value compared to international chains. Conveniently located with close and easy access to a few lines of Seoul Metro. If you take the train from the airport to the district (Hongik University stop), it's just a short walking distance of about 10 mins (like 95% covered!). The room is neat, spacious for one person or good enough for a couple. The complimentary drinks and snacks are a pleasant welcome surprise. I hoped for a more elaborate gym but I can understand the cost restraint; the gym "as is" is functional and acceptable. The only thing which I hope the hotel can seriously consider is to include some drawers for placing clothes, especially those used. There is none in my room except a drawer in each of the two bedside tables, which are small and not for that purpose. I think the space under the clothes valet rod can accommodate one or two simple functional drawers. I highly recommend this hotel and shall return or try its sister hotels in other Seoul districts.

Location is very convenience. Crew are efficiency, friendly & helpful, but facilities little bit old, bedsheet damage & pillow is too soft.

Overall my hotel stay was pleasant. Commendation to the housekeeping crew for keeping our room neat and tidy over the 4 days. Location was also great, located near Hongdae metro and accessible to many areas in Seoul. One downside was the wow pass that promises guests 3000krw but after I signed up for it, the complim Entary welcome benefits wasn't credited. More could be done to better communicate with guests. Also, the rooftop pool required additional payment. I find it a bit disappointed as I thought the hotel came with the pool access.