Seoul, South KoreaDongdaemun
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Dongdaemun skyline hangout
Dongdaemun Seoul, South Korea
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
AccorDongdaemun skyline hangout
A dual-format urban tower where high-rise poolside lounging and late-night drinks meet Dongdaemun's nonstop shopping and design district.
What it’s good at
Listed
Architectural rooflines take inspiration from the traditional eaves of nearby historic Heunginjimun Gate.
Listed
A twenty-first-floor rooftop infinity pool and an indoor lap pool overlooking the city.
Listed
An open-air rooftop cocktail bar beside the pool deck overlooks the Dongdaemun skyline.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza sits a short stroll away, surrounded by 24-hour wholesale fashion markets and historic food stalls at Gwangjang.
The rooms
Hotel rooms offer sleek urban design, while extended-stay residence units add full kitchenettes and in-room laundry machines.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A rooftop infinity pool looks across Seoul from the twenty-first floor, alongside an indoor lap pool and whirlpool.
The gym
The InBalance fitness centre lines cardio equipment and free weights along floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.
Restaurant
Food Exchange
Live open kitchens serve Korean, Japanese, and international fare alongside skyline views from the twentieth floor.
At the table
Cocktails are served at the lobby Gourmet Bar and the open-air rooftop bar, with pastries downstairs at The Deli.
How it began
Constructed on the site of a former telephone exchange, the building opened in 2018 as the brand's 500th property worldwide.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.