Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam
Big, dependable Accor hotel close to the Gangnam Station area.
By WY, a Seoul-based local. Researched and checked, not stayed. Last checked November 2026.






- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Nearest station
- Sinnonhyeon Station, Exit 4, 5 min
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 / 12:00
- Price guide
- From about US$185 weekday, US$225 Saturday
Where is it?
Gangnam & Sinsa: Garosu-gil, Apgujeong and the Gangnam Station strip. Big modern hotels, K-beauty shopping and late dinners. Further from the palaces, but well connected.
Getting there
- Nearest station: Sinnonhyeon Station, Exit 4, 5 min
- From the airport: From Incheon Airport, airport limousine buses run to Gangnam. From Gimpo, Line 9 runs east to the Gangnam side.
- By train from Incheon Airport: AREX to Gimpo Airport, then Line 9 express to Sinnonhyeon. About 70 to 85 minutes from Terminal 1.
- Incheon Airport: about 51 km
- Gimpo Airport: about 21 km
Good to know
- Opened
- 1993
- Last renovated
- 2017
- Rooms
- 332
- Floors
- 16
- Breakfast
- about ₩62,000 if not included
- Pool (indoor and outdoor)
- Fitness center
- Sauna
- Spa
- Kids' club or play area
- Airport shuttle (may cost extra)
- Parking
- Laundry service
- Bar
- Restaurant
What locals say
Reviewers rate the service, location and robot that delivers towels and water. The building is older: narrow parking ramps, small bathrooms and a basic sauna, and some feel it does not live up to its five stars.
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
- Good service and location
- Delivery robot
Cons
- Older building
- Small bathrooms, narrow parking
What is nearby
- Gangnam Station850 m, about 11 min walk
- Seolleung Royal Tombs1.5 km, about 21 min walk
- Garosu-gil1.8 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.
Other places to stay nearby

Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Josun's flagship, high above Teheran-ro, with sweeping city views.

Andaz Seoul Gangnam
Hyatt lifestyle hotel with a direct link to Apgujeong Station, near Garosu-gil and the Apgujeong boutiques.

