Royal Hotel Seoul

Royal Hotel Seoul has anchored the centre of Myeongdong for decades and remains one of the most recognisable independent hotels in South Korea’s capital. Located on Myeongdong-gil in the Jung-gu district, the property offers 310 guestrooms including 19 suites, all equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, central heating and cooling, and private bathrooms with baths and complimentary toiletries. Suite rooms feature AI speaker technology allowing control of room functions. The hotel impresses with its Club Lounge on the 21st floor, which provides panoramic views of Myeongdong Cathedral and N Seoul Tower — the setting for some of the finest sunset drinks in the city. Grand Kitchen serves Italian cuisine, while The Garden offers coffee and cocktails, and Patisserie Etocle specialises in French confections. The spa and fitness centre round out the wellness facilities. A 24-hour front desk provides currency exchange, luggage storage, dry cleaning, and concierge services. Free private parking is available on site. The hotel is steps from Myeongdong Station on Line 4, the main shopping boulevard, and Namdaemun Market, with Dongdaemun accessible in 10 minutes by subway. Seoul’s best street food, skincare boutiques, and cultural landmarks are all immediately walkable.