Tips - Download kakaomap as google maps does not work in Korea. Get a Tmoney card from any convenience store as the subway is right next door to this hotel. Download Papago for a smoother translation from English to Korean. Hotel - My wife and I had a wonderful four night stay at the hotel. The staff were incredibly accommodating and friendly, making us feel welcome. We were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary room upgrade, which added a special touch to our visit. The best part was the hotel's prime location, just steps away from the subway, making it easy for us to explore. Overall, it was a fantastic hotel to stay at. Will book L'Escape again. Downside - The Hotel does not have laundry service but there is one located down the road next to a Emart.

Superbe location, just outside metro station, department store, and one of the most busy shopping areas & food areas, a very balanced place to experience local life and touristy spots. Meanwhile staff was very professional, I booked also the restaurant Palais de Chine, the staff helped me a lot for reservations and recommendations, the service & cuisine was also impressive. This is a very satisfied stay in Seoul!

The lift is a little bit scary that you can hear the sound of wind and the lighting is a bit too dark. Also the room has a very reddish style, slightly too stressful for relaxed sleep. But overall speaking it’s not bothering.

This is a beautiful and decadently designed hotel. From the main entrance adorned with Moulin Rouge style lights to the gorgeous dark painted walls, it's glamorous and stylish. Our room was large with absolutely heaps of storage space. The bathroom was marble and included a clawfoot tub. It has a safe, Netflix and touch button electric controlled curtains and dimmable lighting. The bed was lovely and comfortable as were the pillows. The hotel is centrally located with the metro virtually at your doorstep, and only a short walk to Myeongdong shopping street and night market. There are a few convenience stores around but we found that the food hall at the basement level of the Shinsegae department store nearby had a much larger selection. We didn't have breakfast there as the feedback from other guests weren't very positive so we just ate at the local 'Twosome' Cafe. Honestly the best hotel we have stayed in, in a long time.

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The location is perfect, right in Myeongdong and I adored the decor. It was both campy and sumptuous, with pseudo oil paintings above the bathtub, chandeliers everywhere, and a room-sized (real!!) floral arrangement in the entryway of the building. I was lucky enough to be upgraded to a king atelier suite, which was bigger than some apartments I have lived in and had every amenity you could want. And the view was breathtaking! I sent my friend a photo from my room and they asked whether it was from an observation platform :-) Maybe my favorite part of my stay was the service. For example, my first morning there, I left the room in a rush with my things a little bit scattered. When I returned later that afternoon, my toiletries and makeup were sitting on a folded hand towel on the counter, my notebooks were neatly arranged on the coffee table, and my suitcase was neatly laid out at the foot of the beautifully made bed. You don't commonly encounter that level of service anymore, even at "nice" hotels. I loved my stay at L'Escape and can't wait to go back with loved ones.

Nothing! Maybe adding one explicitly vegan item on the restaurant menu for hungry travelers arriving late at night? But I'm sure if I had asked, they would have accommodated me.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the "Escape" hotel in Seoul, and it's undoubtedly one of the best I've experienced in over 30 years of global travel. The retro yet meticulously curated decor, spacious and comfortable rooms, ideal location, and the exceptional friendliness and service quality of the staff, whether during breakfast or at the front desk, are commendable. I can't praise it enough. While I couldn't rate it higher than a 10, primarily due to the lack of laundry service and the room temperature issue (set at 28°C upon arrival and unadjustable), these are minor details. Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel without hesitation.

No laundry service Temperature in my room

This property is absolutely amazing. Location and cleanliness was top notch. The aesthetic and fine details were really impressive. The bed and pillows felt like a cloud. I wish I had a bathroom that size in every hotel, it was quite spacious. The bar on the top floor is stunning. There is a Starbucks Reserve in the hotel. It may be the nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed in and I’ve been to a few on the ‘World’s Best List.’ I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Nothing we loved everything.

It is a majestic room with all the modern comforts. Ample cupboards and storage with the most beautiful bathroom suite. There was a huge freestanding bath with a double sink vanity with separate toilet and a huge shower in a separate room. Very luxurious with electric curtain closures. It was definitely a luxurious stay in the most perfect location.

Nothing other than our rude phone call from Peter at the front desk at 11:15am stating we had missed our check out time and that we had 10 mins to vacate the room as the hotel was fully booked. I had organised a late check out when we checked in where I had written confirmation physically and emailed for a 12pm checkout. He dismissed this and so we rushed our packing and got out. When we checked out we brought the evidence and he finally apologised. Too late I didn’t get to shower before our long flight home. Wasn’t happy but not much we could do.

What a wonderful hotel to stay in during my short time in Myeondong. The staff were all so lovely and attentive and made me feel very welcome. I was given a free room upgrade as it was my birthday and the room I had was so beautiful. The location is also excellent and there is a subway station almost directly outside the hotel making it easy for transport options. I would absolutely stay here again and would highly recommend for anyone wanting a bit of luxury. Thank you for making my short stay a wonderful one.

I really love the style of this hotel. Some reviewers were saying it "dated" but I enjoyed it, everything was pretty, clean and comfortable in our Twin atelier room. The staff was very friendly and accommodated the storage of luggage before our check in and after we checked out. The rooms were well priced considering the quality and location. We had a room on the 15th floor and the view was also great!

Nothing really! I just wouldn't suggest eating/drinking at the hotel itself because it's very very pricey, and there are definitely a lot of places to enjoy food and drink outside of it for cheaper.

Great rooms, nice ambience, comfortable beds.

Check-in process is a no-go for hotels in this price range. Even if rooms are ready they won't let you check in unless you pay extra per hour. This leads to a massive check-in queue at 3 pm. You get a number and if you're unlucky and arrive just before 3 you might have to wait for another two hours until it's your turn. If they let people check in when they arrive and rooms are ready that would not happen. But then you wouldn't have an additional opportunity to squeeze money out of your guests..