Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman - Seoul

186-54 2 Ga Jangchung Dong, Seoul, 100-392 Korea, Republic of
Hotel Info: 866-539-0036
Guest rating 4.6 / 5
100% Recommend
(Neighbourhood average 3.8)
Location. The Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman is located in Seoul, South Korea, center of Seoul, close to Itaewon, Dongdaemun market and Myungdong shopping district. Seoul's National Theatre is one kilometre away and Dongdaemun market is two kilometres from the hotel. The hotel shuttle bus runs every 90 minutes. Shuttles stop by Myungdong, Insadong, Dongdaemoon shopping districts and Itaewon. Hotel Features. A contemporary 19-storey hotel, the Grand Ambassador Seoul houses a spa ...
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  • 4.6 Average rating: All Trip Types
  • 100% Recommended
  • 18 Reviews
  • 4.7  Hotel Service
  • 4.6  Room Comfort
  • 4.7  Hotel Condition
  • 4.8  Room Cleanliness

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Trip type Number of reviews Average rating
All Trip Types (18) 4.6
Business (4) 4.3
Romance (1) 5.0
Family (1) 5.0
With Friends (1) 5.0
All Others (11) 4.5

Overview

Location. The Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman is located in Seoul, South Korea, center of Seoul, close to Itaewon, Dongdaemun market and Myungdong shopping district. Seoul's National Theatre is one kilometre away and Dongdaemun market is two kilometres from the hotel. The hotel shuttle bus runs every 90 minutes. Shuttles stop by Myungdong, Insadong, Dongdaemoon shopping districts and Itaewon.
Hotel Features. A contemporary 19-storey hotel, the Grand Ambassador Seoul houses a spa centre complete with an indoor pool, spa tub, sauna, steam room, and thermal baths. The gym offers fitness equipment and aerobics classes. Beauty and massage treatments are also available. Coffee and complimentary newspapers are provided in the marble-tiled lobby, which features crystal chandeliers and a fireplace. The 24-hour front desk offers 24-hour room service, currency exchange, and a safe-deposit box. Wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel. Complimentary valet parking is offered on arrival.

The King's Buffet restaurant at Grand Ambassador Seoul provides a selection of international dishes. The Café du Chef offers an a la carte menu of Korean and European dishes. The hotel also houses Chinese and Japanese restaurants. Drinks are served in Bar Gran-A, which offers music every night.

The conference facilities at the Grand Ambassador Seoul can host up to 1,000 delegates. The hotel also houses a business centre.

The Grand Ambassador Seoul offers an indoor golf driving range.

Guestrooms. The 419 air-conditioned guestrooms at the Grand Ambassador Seoul are decorated in a modern style, and feature light-wood furnishings and fireplaces. All rooms are equipped with satellite television, wireless Internet, direct-dial phones, minibars, and coffee and tea facilities. Newspapers and mineral water are complimentary. Bathrooms offer robes and slippers.

Expert Tip. Now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jongmyo Shrine was built during the late 14th-century Chosun Dynasty. The main shrine hall is the longest single traditional structure in Korea.

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Amenities

Services

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking
  • Beauty services
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express check- in
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
  • Health club
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Laundry facilities
  • Massage - treatment room(s)
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Parking (free)
  • Parking (valet)
  • Parking garage
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Sauna
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Wedding services

Business & Event

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Secretarial services
  • Translation services

Accessibility Features

This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.

Rooms (all rooms include)

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom phone
  • Bidet
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • City view
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Desk
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Extra towels/bedding
  • Fireplace
  • Hair dryer
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Minibar
  • Mountain view
  • Pay movies
  • Private bathroom
  • Satellite television service
  • Sewing kit
  • Slippers
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
  • Wireless Internet access

General

  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Area shuttle (complimentary);
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Coffee shop or café;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Fireplace in lobby;
  • Number of floors: 19;
  • Number of rooms: 409;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Swimming pool - indoor
Check-in time is 2 PM
Check-out time is Noon
Pets not allowed

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.

Dining

Café du Chef - Relaxed café serving Korean and international dishes. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

King’s - Modern restaurant offering a range of international dishes. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Lobby Lounge & Deli - Serves snacks, drinks, and light refreshments. Open throughout the day.

Hong Bo Gak - Traditional Chinese restaurant offering a range of dishes. Opens for lunch.

Ta Ke - Serves Japanese dishes in a modern setting. Opens for lunch and dinner.

Gran-A - Contemporary bar offering snacks, drinks, and cocktails. Nightly music.

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.


  • Aerobics on site
  • Golf - driving range on site
  • Swimming on site

Area map

Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman Dongdaemun

A short guide to Dongdaemun

Literally 'Great East Gate', this is a popular shopping area with many upscale malls and the vast Dongdaemun Market, which takes up entire city blocks devoted to discounted clothes, accessories and household items. The area is also home to several universities, giving it a lively and youthful atmosphere.

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Nearby Activities & Points of Interest

Less than 0.5 mile

  • Korea House - 700 yards
  • Dongdaemun - 700 yards

0.5 - 1.0 mi

  • National Theater of Korea - 1100 yards
  • Dongdaemun Market - 1200 yards
  • Chung-Gu - 1400 yards
  • Dongdaemun Gate - 1500 yards
  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 1600 yards
  • N Seoul Tower - 1800 yards
  • Namsan Park - 1800 yards

1.0 - 3.0 mi

  • Insadong - 1.0 mile

3.0+ mi

  • Seoul Gimpo Intl. Airport (GMP) - 11 miles
  • Gimpo Int'l Airport - 17 miles
  • Incheon Int'l Airport - 20 miles
  • Suwon Airbase (SWU) - 23 miles
  • Seoul Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 31 miles

Reviews

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Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2009.08.23
Recommended Trip type: Business "Very Gracious Staff"

Reviewed by Joseph of Kent on Aug 23, 2009

The highlight was a gracious, helpful staff; the room price was fair; we appreciated the quiet room that we requested; the included breakfast options good, but tv in the concierge lounge was unpleasant. Decent health club, but crowded with outsiders.

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3.0 out of value="5"
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  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2009.06.30
Recommended Trip type: Family "Outstanding service"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 30, 2009

The hotel took extraordinary steps to accommodate us when my spouse got sick and had to be hospitalized. Their courtesy and service was outstanding. Location is excellent. We're glad we didn't book a downtown hotel. There are at least 3 convenience stores nearby, the Dongguk University subway station is 2 minutes away, and down the street from the university is a strip with many restaurants frequented by students/lunch crowd. Proximity to the subway will get you almost anywhere you want to go in Seoul. The room itself was very clean, modern, had everything we needed.

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5.0 out of value="5"
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Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2009.05.14
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Internet fee"

Reviewed by K of Tokyo on May 14, 2009

Very stingily to charge the guests for Internet usage. Internet included in the room charge is standard now days but not in this hotel. Otherwise a nice hotel.

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4.0 out of value="5"
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Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2009.04.09
Recommended Trip type: All Others

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Apr 9, 2009

This guest did not leave a comment.

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4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2009.02.16
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Wonderful hotel"

Reviewed by Satisfied of Salt Lake City on Feb 16, 2009

The hotel certainly exceeded our expectations. The staff were very helpful and in spite of some language barriers (we don't speak Korean, more's the pity) they gave us all the information we needed. I would definitely recommend this hotel to any traveler.

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  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2009.02.07
Recommended Trip type: Business "Pristine"

Reviewed by Michael of Chicago on Feb 7, 2009

The whole experience was amazing in this hotel. The staff were so helpful and pleasant. I got an upgrade becasue I was an ACCOR member and had a lovely high floor room. The gym is excellent. The restaurants are hugely expensive and you can more cheaply anywhere outside. Morninf coffee and bread worked out at $8 which isnt so bad. Service again was amazing. I whoelheartedly recommend this hotel from start to finish.

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2009.01.19
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Superb service and friendly staff: Shame Europe is not as good"

Reviewed by C of London on Jan 19, 2009

I found the Sofitel to be excellent value and the service was 5 star. Definitely want to go back there. Free hourly shuttles to major areas of Seoul and very clean and professional. We came from the UK and now realise we dont get what we pay for in old blighty.

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2009.01.08
Recommended Trip type: With Friends "Solid 4 star hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jan 8, 2009

I was very satisfied with my stay at the Sofitel, the rooms were large and nice and the internet was relatively cheap. The immediate neighborhood was kind of sleepy but it is close to the subway and a cheap cab ride to Seoul's hotspots.

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5.0 out of value="5"
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  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2009.01.05
Recommended Trip type: All Others "great hotel - great position"

Reviewed by W of Wales not England on Jan 5, 2009

This hotel was excellent value and ten minutes walk from Myeongdong and Dongdaemun. The pool and gym facilities were excellent and the size of the rooms were great. I paid nearly 40 quid more for a room at the Seoul Plaza and the room was less than half the size. Staff were friendly and helpful - suggest this hotel if you want to stay downtown.

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2008.12.03
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Good hotel"

Reviewed by Chris of Chicago on Dec 3, 2008

However, the price for food inside the hotel restaurants were quite high, especially for the quality and quantity of the food. But, there are affordable and good little restaurants down the street as this hotel is next to a University.

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4.0 out of value="5"
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  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2008.11.12
Recommended Trip type: Romance "great hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 12, 2008

i have never been to such great hotel. they certainly had the best service staff. great cub service. i would go back anytime. it would be my only choice

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  • 5.0 Room Comfort
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Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2008.11.09
Recommended Trip type: Business "Outstanding Hotel"

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Nov 9, 2008

For the money, this is an oustanding place to stay. Food at the breakfast was great -- good variety and excellent quality. All of the staff was outstanding. I will stay there again when I return for business or pleasure.

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5.0 out of value="5"
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  • 5.0 Room Comfort
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Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2008.06.29
Recommended Trip type: Business

Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Jun 29, 2008

This guest did not leave a comment.

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4.0 out of value="5"
  • 4.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness

The following foreign language reviews were posted by Hotels.com guests from other countries

Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2009.09.27
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Zeer prettig hotel"

Reviewed by M of Arnhem on Sep 27, 2009

Zeer prettig hotel, ook prettig dat ze een shuttlebus hebben naar een aantal plekken in Seoul. Personeel vriendelijk en spreken goed engels. Vriendelijk personeel en prima kamer met nespresso-apparaat en sauna en zwembad (was ook lekker)

Overall Rating

5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2009.09.13
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Central location and easy access by both bus and subway"

Reviewed by B of Copenhagen on Sep 13, 2009

Have tried both the Superior and the De Luxe rooms and both are great value. The De luxe rooms are somewhat bigger and include a excellent breakfast buffet. One small complaint - no free WLAN internet access.

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2009.01.17
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Meget god valuta for pengene"

Reviewed by B of Stavanger on Jan 17, 2009

I tillegg til ypperlig hotellstandard meget god frokostbuffet som var inkludert i prisen.

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5.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 5.0 Hotel Condition
  • 5.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2008.11.10
Recommended Trip type: All Others "Kan anbefales"

Reviewed by T of Oslo on Nov 10, 2008

Svært service innstilt og vennlig betjening. Prisene på mat og tjenester på resturanter, bar, ++ litt i overkant høye.

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4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 4.0 Hotel Condition
  • 4.0 Room Comfort
  • 5.0 Room Cleanliness
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman 2008.07.29
Recommended Trip type: All Others "kan ikke tenke meg tilbake"

Reviewed by i of Drammen on Jul 29, 2008

dårlig lyd isolert på veggene. kunne høre alt om fra naborommene. Ellers var det et fint hotel med mange høflige ansatte, og mye god mat/mange valg muligheter på de ulike restaurantene.

Overall Rating

4.0 out of value="5"
  • 5.0 Hotel Service
  • 3.0 Hotel Condition
  • 3.0 Room Comfort
  • 4.0 Room Cleanliness

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