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Luxury · Jamsil

Lotte Hotel World

Family favorite joined to the Lotte World theme park and Jamsil Station, with a pool, kids' facilities and the La Seine buffet.

By WY, a Seoul-based local. Researched and checked, not stayed. Last checked November 2026.

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Hotel class
★★★★★ 5-star
Nearest station
Jamsil Station, Exit 3, 1 min
Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00
Price guide
From about US$215 weekday, US$285 Saturday
Check rates and availability Compare on Trip.com Affiliate links. Price guide: lowest Agoda rate for two adults on sample January 2027 dates, checked November 2026. Taxes may be extra.

Where is it?

Jamsil & Songpa: Lotte World Tower, the Lotte World theme park, Seokchon Lake and Olympic Park, where the big K-pop concerts happen. Good for families and concert trips. Walkerhill sits on the hill just across the river.

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Getting there

  • Nearest station: Jamsil Station, Exit 3, 1 min
  • From the airport: From Incheon Airport, airport limousine buses run to Jamsil. By subway, Line 9 links Gimpo with Seokchon.
  • By train from Incheon Airport: AREX to Gimpo Airport, then Line 9 express to Sports Complex, then Line 2 two stops to Jamsil. About 90 to 100 minutes from Terminal 1.
  • Incheon Airport: about 58 km
  • Gimpo Airport: about 27 km

Good to know

Opened
1988
Last renovated
2021
Rooms
477
Floors
32
Breakfast
about ₩61,600 if not included
  • Pool (indoor)
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Kids' club or play area
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

House rules locals know

  • Parking: One car per room is free. Weekends are crowded, and valet costs ₩30,000 between 07:00 and 22:00.
  • Pool and gym: Open 06:00 to 22:00, closed on the last Monday of each month. The pool takes all ages, with an adult for under-13s. The sauna costs guests ₩27,500 and is for ages 13 and up. The gym is for ages 16 and up.
  • Good to know: The club lounge on the 28th floor admits all ages.

From the Korean-language listing for this hotel, checked November 2026. Prices and rules change, so confirm with the hotel.

What locals say

Korean families book it for Lotte World: guests mention easy theme park access, the kids' lounge and the pool, and a direct link to Jamsil Station. Since the renovation, rooms are described as clean and bright, with good beds and bathtubs, and high floors look out on Lotte World Tower. The La Seine buffet breakfast gets steady praise. Staff are called friendly and the hotel feels like a full five-star.

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

  • Easy Lotte World access
  • Kids lounge and pool
  • Direct link to Jamsil Station

Cons

  • Busy at peak times

What is nearby

  • Lotte World200 m, about 3 min walk
  • Lotte World Tower250 m, about 3 min walk
  • Seokchon Lake400 m, about 5 min walk
  • Olympic Park2.1 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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