| check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. upgraded rooms and suites add seating areas and guest computers; some have sofas. a 3-minute walk from yeoksam subway station, this straightforward hotel in a landmark high-rise building is a 15-minute train journey from coex convention and exhibition center, and 18 minutes by subway from the sprawling lotte world amusement park. informal rooms with subdued decor feature flat-screens, free wi-fi and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities
Incheon International Airport 1 hr 50
Namsan (37 min)
Prominent mountain offering hiking, picnic areas, a broadcast tower & sweeping city views. Bongeunsa (26 min)
Traditional Korean Buddhist temple complex with a 23 m Maitreya Buddha statue. Bukchon Hanok Village (47 min)
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (39 min)
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors. Lotte World (21 min)
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park. N Seoul Tower (41 min)
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant. Lotte World Tower (18 min)
Massive 123-floor skyscraper housing a luxury hotel & an observation deck with grand views. Cheonggyecheon (36 min)
Recreational area constructed around a revived stream with walkways, bridges & greenery. Starfield COEX Mall (16 min)
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants. Myeong-dong (39 min)
Many high-end international stores & restaurants draw crowds to this bustling retail district. Namdaemun Market (39 min)
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items. Changdeokgung (45 min)
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens. Gyeongbokgung Palace (47 min)
Free guided tours are offered of this large, 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens. Banpo Bridge (33 min)
Two-tiered traffic bridge with a 380-jet water fountain colorfully illuminated at night. Deoksugung (45 min)
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony. | 
