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Five-star hotel on the Han River with an infinity pool and big night views over the water.
By WY, a Seoul-based local. We visited for the day and wrote a full review. Last checked November 2026.
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Nearest station
- Mapo Station, Exit 4, 4 min
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 / 11:00
- Price guide
- From about US$190 weekday, US$540 Saturday
We visited for the day. Read our full review.
Our take
We came on a rainy Saturday for breakfast and the pool as guests of a friend who lives in the connected residence, so this is a visit and not a night in a guest room. The Han River pool is the reason to book: the view runs straight across the water to Yeouido with nothing in the way. Breakfast at Voisin has the same view through floor-to-ceiling glass, with made-to-order eggs, a Korean section and a good cheese and charcuterie spread.
The catch is the weather. The pool is not large, and on a gray day much of the appeal goes with the view, so pick flexible dates if you can. Reserve your pool slot at check-in because weekend times fill fast, and ask for a window table at breakfast. A swim cap is required and the front desk hands them out. River-view rooms cost noticeably more, and for a one-night stay we think they are worth it.
Where is it?
Hongdae & Mapo: Live music, late bars and the Gyeongui Line Forest Park, plus calmer Mapo hotels a few stops away. Hongik Univ. Station is on the airport railroad.
Getting there
- Nearest station: Mapo Station, Exit 4, 4 min
- From the airport: From Incheon or Gimpo Airport, the AREX stops at Hongik Univ. and Gongdeok stations with no transfer.
- By train from Incheon Airport: AREX to Gongdeok, then Line 5 one stop to Mapo. About 65 to 75 minutes from Terminal 1.
- Incheon Airport: about 45 km
- Gimpo Airport: about 13 km
Good to know
- Opened
- 2022
- Rooms
- 196
- Floors
- 24
- Breakfast
- about ₩66,000 if not included
- Parking
- ₩30,000 per day
- Pool (indoor and outdoor)
- Fitness center
- Parking
- Laundry service
- Bar
- Restaurant
House rules locals know
- Pool and gym: The outdoor infinity pool is closed from December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027. The indoor pool and gym open 06:30 to 22:00 with a break from 11:00 to 13:00 and one closing day a month.
- Kids and extra guests: In the indoor pool, children 12 and under need an adult and babies under 36 months need a swim diaper. The infinity pool is adults only after 20:00. The gym is for ages 16 and up.
From the Korean-language listing for this hotel, checked November 2026. Prices and rules change, so confirm with the hotel.
What locals say
Korean reviews are full of the Han River view from the rooms and the pool at night. Staff and breakfast get high praise, and upgrades are common. The outdoor pool gets cold in the evenings outside summer.
Summarized in our own words from Korean-language guest reviews on Korean booking sites. We do not copy reviews or ratings.Pros and cons
Pros
- Han River views
- Pool at night
- Strong staff and breakfast
Cons
- Outdoor pool is cold outside summer
What is nearby
- Yeouido Hangang Park1.3 km, about 17 min walk
- The Hyundai Seoul1.9 km
- 63 Building2.0 km
- IFC Mall2.1 km
Travel times are rough estimates that include transfers, and trains do not run overnight. Hotel class and facilities are as listed by the hotel on Agoda, so check the details for your room. Pros and cons are drawn from local guest reviews. Distances are straight-line, so allow a little more on foot.
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L7 Hongdae by LOTTE
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9 Brick Hotel
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