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Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel connected to a shopping centre in Seoul with a restaurant

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Exterior
Korean cuisine
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Superior)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds, Balcony (Superior)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds

Superior Room, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Hongdae neighbourhood, Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae is connected to a shopping centre. Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwanghwamun are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Myeongdong Street and Namdaemun Market. Check out an event or a game at Gocheok Sky Dome, and consider making time for Lotte World, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's convenience for public transportation: Hongik University Station is just steps away and Hapjeong Station is 12 minutes on foot.
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144, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 04050

What's nearby

  • Hongdae Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hongik University - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yonsei University - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • YG Entertainment Building - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Namdaemun Market - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Hongik University Station - 1 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 15 min drive
  • Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sulbing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪뜻밖에 양꼬치 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Western Fried Rice 철판 볶음 전문점 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roof Cat Me Cat Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪미팅 Meat-ing - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Hongik University
You can look forward to a terrace, shopping on-site and a garden at Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae. The on-site Korean cuisine restaurant, Tian mimi, serves breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and self-parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to public transport
Room features
All 270 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets
  • 49-inch LCD TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (KRW 13,000 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 27,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tian mimi
  • Tian mimi

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 689 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 19 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2020
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property serves buffet breakfast (surcharged) on Saturday and Sunday.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately KRW 27500 per person
  • Self-parking fee: KRW 13000 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae Hotel
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae Seoul
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae Hotel Seoul
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae (Opening July 2020)
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae (Opening April 2020)

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae?

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae on 19 Aug 2025 start from NZ$261.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae?

Self-parking is available for KRW 13000 per day.

What time is check-in at Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae located?

Located in Hongdae, this eco-certified hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Hongdae Street and Hongik University. Yonsei University and YG Entertainment Building are also within 1 mile (2 km). Hongik University Station is only a 2-minute walk and Hapjeong Station is 12 minutes.

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Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 933 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 933 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 933 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 933 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 933 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent location and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hung Leung Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff, big, clean and tidy room...stay for 5 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

The location is great. The staff are excellent always helping out and polite. Will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hung Leung Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and convenient, friendly and helpful staff, room big, clean and tidy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, the rooms had snacks and drinks for us. The bed was comfortable; wish we would have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besides being a bit noisy at night hotel is centrally located to everything in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, close to lots of shopping places, close to airport bus stop. Great customer service from the front staff and allowed us to store our luggage for a couple of hours after check out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun Fung John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful staying here ! So convenient and clean !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for transport, shopping and night life.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable bed in a nice room. Great location on Hongdae. Overall very pleased with my stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BoRam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in Hongdae but quiet enough to rest after a long day of traveling!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, enjoyed the stay. Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice property. Great service, excellent location and very clean. Easy check in and check out. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JeungHun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for shopping and food around
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun Fung John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Washroom has a slight weird smell, but overall the room is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable area. Trendy. There are street performers that sing right next to the hotel so you can hear them in your room but wasn’t terrible for us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is just okay. Nothing special.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yee Lam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is very convenient and I have stayed there many times.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kezia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff went above and beyond, they were kind and very helpful. Lynn Yeo helped us with our check-in, and it was smooth sailing. Truly satisfied with their services. The location is also in the middle of Hongdae, close to restaurants, a convenience store, and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Hotel staff was polite. Shops, Oliver young, 7 eleven and metro was near so it was easy to go everywhere. We absolutely loved this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025