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Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village vs Lotte Hotel Seoul

Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Lotte Hotel Seoul scores significantly better than Rakkojae Seoul. Lotte Hotel Seoul is ranked #4 in Seoul with accolades from 7 sources like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village
Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village
7 / 10
218 Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-800, South Korea
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Built entirely with the same traditional techniques used in temples... staying at Rakkojae gives the impression of visiting the home of a Joeson-era aristocrat." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This beautifully restored hanok, with an enchanting garden is modelled after Japan’s ryokan. The guesthouse’s mud-walled sauna is included in the prices." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The most authentic of the bunch, character-wise. Not only is the hanok an 1870s original, but the owners serve traditional food for dinner: a little like a Japanese ryokan."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"One of the best, Rak Ko Jae, has fancy touches such as jade floors and a mud sauna. Guests can perform a tea ceremony and make their own kimchi to take home." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The guest rooms feature white wallpaper and silk blankets filled with cotton wool. The hanoks are even equipped with Japanese bathing tubs and yellow soil jjimjilbang saunas." Full review
Lotte Hotel Seoul
Lotte Hotel Seoul
8 / 10
30 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-070, South Korea
From $193 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Situated in the center of Seoul's downtown, the Lotte is a good base for sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"In the heart of the city center, and ideal for those with retail therapy on their minds. Very sophisticated interior, and service to match, the Lotte is one of Seoul’s finest."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Right in the heart of the city center, this huge world-class hotel offers luxurious accommodation and a wide range of services including bars and restaurants."
Star Service Star Service
"As one of the city's largest and most favored thanks to its Korean background, the Lotte is a constant favorite of groups and individuals alike." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The natural extension to its Myeong-dong shopping empire, this twin-towered hotel with over 1000 rooms has a marble-lined lobby long enough for Usain Bolt training runs." Full review
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