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Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and a fitness center

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At Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam, guests enjoy eco-friendly luxury near Bongeunsa Temple. The property offers on-site shopping, mini golf, a driving range, sauna, and spa tub. Five restaurants serve Korean dishes all day, with free WiFi throughout the hotel.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Bar

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Executive Lounge
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
130, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Seoul, 06124

What's nearby

  • Gangnam-daero - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kyobo Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kukkiwon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Teheranno - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Garosu-gil - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sinnonhyeon Station - 5 min walk
  • Anyang Station - 19 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Twosome Place - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪영인성 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪짜오 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪슌미 (SHUNMI) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Movember - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam

Luxury hotel near Garosu-gil
Located close to Bongeunsa Temple and COEX Convention and Exhibition Center, Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam provides shopping on site, mini golf, and a coffee shop/cafe. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Korean cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, a porter/bellhop, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 332 individually decorated rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and bidets
  • HDTVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: KRW 55,000 for adults and KRW 35,000 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Entree
  • Lobby Lounge
  • The Square
  • 우브리앙
  • 홍보각

Things to do

  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (5,328 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1993
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LED TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 55000.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 55000 for adults and KRW 35000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KRW 130000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 55000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KRW 130000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam located?

Located in Gangnam-gu, this luxury hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Garosu-gil and within 3 mi (5 km) of COEX Convention and Exhibition Center and Bongeunsa Temple. Seoul Arts Center and Seoul Sports Complex are also within 3 mi (5 km). Sinnonhyeon Station is only a 5-minute walk and Eonju Station is 6 minutes.

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Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location , great shopping and dinning choices
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyungsik

Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takeshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel! Breakfast is great.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem hotel find. Has the best gym sauna pool floor we have ever experienced . Even provided a lovely bottle of 🍷 and delicious chocolates unexpected on my 70 th birthday.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ichimaru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and sauna is very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

canson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a good 5 star hotel, the only thing can be better is to have a much thicker bathtub and towels
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evarist

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location and the Buffet breakfast
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

myeongsoo

Disliked: Amenities
Ok facility and amenities in excellent neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay in this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoosun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for Gangnam area
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were friendly and stay was pleasant
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for business travellers
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I rarely leave hotel reviews although this place deserves a special mention. Excellent staff, excellent gym and spa facilities and also walking distance from all major shops!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location; near by shopping area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Staff who work at hotel was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the morning buffet so many options and great flavor
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pawel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very well located. It is clean, the staff are attentive and speak excellent English.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evgeny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A classic Novotel in Gangnam with a good SPA
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible service and hospitality, definitely one of the best hotels I've stayed at!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and walking distance to subway stations. The room felt a little dated as the carpet was lifting in multiple places in the hotel room. However, can be overlooked with great service and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sauna
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property/ room and lovely staff
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the better places I've stayed in Korea. And an amazing gym and pool.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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