Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
Overview
5-star hotel in central Seoul with an adult-only rooftop pool and family-friendly Residence rooms
Pools & Fitness
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences has two swimming pools: an adult-only outdoor pool on the rooftop (open from May to September) and an indoor pool with a hot tub, both offering city views. The fitness center accommodates up to 6 guests at a time and includes personal trainer services and spa locker rooms. Pool use requires a reservation (one slot per day per room), and guests must wear a swim cap.
Rooms & Accommodations
The hotel offers 523 rooms, including Residence suites with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, and a Coway water dispenser. The Premier Suite features a separate dining area, two bathrooms, and a bathtub with a view of Namsan. Each room includes a desk, flat-screen TV, kettle, and private bathroom; some rooms have a microwave.
Dining
The on-site restaurant, Food Exchange, serves a buffet breakfast with Western and Korean options, plus a made-to-order espresso station. Guests can also order breakfast in the room, dine at the coffee house on the ground floor, or enjoy drinks at the bar on the 20th floor. Room service is available, and the hotel offers a vending machine for snacks.
Family-Friendly Stays
Novotel Dongdaemun has a kids' club and a children's playground on level 2, plus a playroom area suitable for younger guests. Residence rooms with three single beds are available for families, and some suites have a connecting door to adjacent rooms. The hotel provides baby amenities on request and allows early check-in depending on availability.
Location & Transport
The hotel is a 4-minute walk from Exit 12 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, which connects to subway lines 2, 4, and 5. The airport limousine bus stop is under a minute away on foot, and the property sits near Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Gwangjang Market. The front desk provides currency exchange, luggage storage, and concierge services.
- Location: 4-minute walk from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, steps from airport limousine bus stop
- Accommodations: 523 rooms including Residences with full kitchen and washer/dryer
- Dining: On-site restaurant serving international, Korean, and Chinese dishes; buffet breakfast
- Family: Kids' club, children's playground, and Residence rooms with three single beds
- Pools & Wellness: Adult-only rooftop pool (seasonal) and indoor pool with hot tub
- Business: 4 meeting rooms, business center, and 24-hour front desk
Licence number: 제2018-00007호 (호텔), 제2018-00001호 (레지던스)
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
44 m²
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
29 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Shower
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Coffee machine
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Room size:
29 m²
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Shower
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Coffee machine
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Seasonal outdoor pool
Indoor swimming pool
Rooftop pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Jacuzzi
- Pool with view
Room view
- City view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences
| 💵 Lowest room price | 273 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.9 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 20.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Gimpo, GMP |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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