The French Sofitel that understood Seoul: Parisian luxury in the Olympic district of Jamsil, a stone's throw from the Lotte World Tower.
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
From
244.983 €
“Indoor pool with view over the Gangnam skyline, open until 22h, and Sofitel MyBed spa in all rooms.”
The Sofitel Ambassador Seoul occupies a glass tower in Songpa-gu, business and leisure district in the south-east of Seoul. We appreciate the dual identity of the address: classic hotel on one side, serviced residences on the other, which explains the generous space in the rooms (from 38 m²). The interiors blend dark woodwork, light marbles and touches of red lacquer, Sofitel Asia signature without falling into pastiche. The pool on the 5ᵉ floor offers a clear view over the towers of Gangnam, rare in Seoul for a non-palace hotel. The spa offers Korean and French treatments, with hammam and sauna. From 245 € per night, it is a solid value for money for an international 5★ in this area. ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Sofitel Ambassador to business travellers who want space and a real spa after meetings in Gangnam, accessible in 15 minutes. Families appreciate the pool, the XXL rooms and the proximity to Lotte World (theme park 10 minutes on foot). It is also a good address for couples discovering Seoul and preferring a calm residential district to the chaos of Myeongdong, while keeping a direct metro to the centre.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The Sofitel Ambassador occupies a contemporary 21-storey tower built in the 2000s, glass and steel architecture typical of modern Seoul. The common areas play on contrasts: double-height lobby with crystal chandeliers, corridors dressed in black and red lacquered panels. The rooms display a classic French style revisited for Asia, with dark parquet, padded headboards and beige marble bathrooms. The scale is generous, one feels the building was designed for long-stay residences as much as for hotel stays.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
Three tables at the Sofitel Ambassador: the Brasserie Française for hexagonal cuisine (foie gras, bouillabaisse, French wine list), the Kabuki for sushi and teppanyaki, the Lounge & Bar for afternoon teas and cocktails. The breakfast buffet blends Ladurée pastries, homemade kimchi and an egg station to order. Room service runs 24/7, full menu until midnight. We regret that the Brasserie lacks a little character, correct cooking but without strong signature, the Kabuki is more convincing.
Highlights
- Rooms from 38 to 120 m², among the most spacious in Seoul in this range
- 20 m indoor pool with panoramic view, open 6h-22h
- Free shuttle to Incheon airport and Gangnam (fixed schedules)
- Free on-site parking, rare in international hotels in Seoul
- Spa with traditional Korean treatment cabins and hammam
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Seoul
The Sofitel stands in Jamsil, Olympic district of Seoul (Games of 1988), today a business and leisure hub in the south-east of the city. Lotte World Tower (555 m, 5ᵉ tallest tower in the world) 1.5 km away, Olympic park 2 km, baseball stadium 800 m. Jamsil station (lines 2 and 8) 10 minutes on foot, Gangnam 15 minutes by metro, Myeongdong 30 minutes. Incheon airport 1h by shuttle or taxi. The district is calm in the evening, very residential, with shopping centres (Lotte World Mall) and family Korean restaurants, far from the bustle of Hongdae or Itaewon.
Good to know
Before you book
- Airport shuttle
- Free to Incheon, fixed departures morning and afternoon, reservation 24h in advance.
- Parking
- Free for guests, direct access from the basement.
- Pool
- Indoor, 20 m, 6h-22h, swimsuit required.
- Spa
- Open 10h-22h, treatments by reservation, hammam and sauna included.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the hotel, stable connection.
- Children
- Cots and extra beds free, children's menu at the restaurant.
Facilities
1 pool
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness centre
Airport shuttle
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Free Wi-Fi connection
Spa and wellness centre
Restaurant
Free parking
Location
Where Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences is located
Exact address
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
Address
209, Jamsil-ro, Songpa-gu
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