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Lotte Hotel SeoulvsRakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Lotte Hotel Seoul scores significantly better than Rakkojae Seoul. Lotte Hotel Seoul is ranked #4 in Seoul with accolades from 7 sources like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Lotte Hotel Seoul
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Forbes Travel Guide
Time Out
30 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-070, South Korea
From $193/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Situated in the center of Seoul's downtown, the Lotte is a good base for sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife." Full review
Insight Guides "In the heart of the city center, and ideal for those with retail therapy on their minds. Very sophisticated interior, and service to match, the Lotte is one of Seoul’s finest."
Michelin Guide "Right in the heart of the city center, this huge world-class hotel offers luxurious accommodation and a wide range of services including bars and restaurants."
Star Service "As one of the city's largest and most favored thanks to its Korean background, the Lotte is a constant favorite of groups and individuals alike." Full review
Lonely Planet "The natural extension to its Myeong-dong shopping empire, this twin-towered hotel with over 1000 rooms has a marble-lined lobby long enough for Usain Bolt training runs." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The massive Lotte Hotel Seoul is a five-pearl property in Seoul’s prime Myeongdong district, famous for its bustle and shopping." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"From the moment you leave the bustling streets of Korea’s capital and step inside the lobby of Lotte Hotel Seoul, you are greeted with elegance." Full review
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Rooms on the ladies-only floor also receive additional products from the luxury British perfumery Penhaligon’s and accessories and styling tools are available on request.
Time Out "At over 1,120 rooms, the Lotte Hotel is the biggest hotel in Seoul and rests in close proximity to the Blue House, Euljiro, and Myeong-dong." Full review
Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village Fodor's Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine Time Out
218 Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-800, South Korea
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Built entirely with the same traditional techniques used in temples... staying at Rakkojae gives the impression of visiting the home of a Joeson-era aristocrat." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This beautifully restored hanok, with an enchanting garden is modelled after Japan’s ryokan. The guesthouse’s mud-walled sauna is included in the prices." Full review
Rough Guide "The most authentic of the bunch, character-wise. Not only is the hanok an 1870s original, but the owners serve traditional food for dinner: a little like a Japanese ryokan."
Afar Magazine "One of the best, Rak Ko Jae, has fancy touches such as jade floors and a mud sauna. Guests can perform a tea ceremony and make their own kimchi to take home." Full review
Time Out "The guest rooms feature white wallpaper and silk blankets filled with cotton wool. The hanoks are even equipped with Japanese bathing tubs and yellow soil jjimjilbang saunas." Full review
