ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

3.5 star property
Eco-certified Seoul hotel in Jongno-gu with a fitness center

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Property entrance
Property amenity
Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Lobby lounge
Spa reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is SAR 330
SAR 363 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room (1 Double, 1 Extra bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room (2 Singles, 1 Extra bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
31, Samil-daero 30-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03132

What's nearby

  • Myeongdong Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Namdaemun Market - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • N Seoul Tower - 6 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Jongno 3-ga Station - 6 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 10 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪청수당 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪뜰안 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪익선우즈 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brew 3.15 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yankees Burger - ‬1 min walk

About this property

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

Eco-certified hotel near Insa-dong
Located close to Ssamji-gil and Gyeongbokgung Palace, ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site international cuisine buffet restaurant, TASTE Restaurant, serves breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an area shuttle
  • Express check-out, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 363 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and bidets
  • 32-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Refrigerators, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (KRW 22000 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 328 ft (KRW 22000 per day)
  • Area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: KRW 16500 for adults and KRW 9900 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • TASTE Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1851 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests booked in a Breakfast Included rate plan receive breakfast for registered adults only. Additional breakfast fees apply for children above 5 years of age, collected at the property.

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
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 16500 for adults and KRW 9900 for children
  • Self parking fee: KRW 22000 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: KRW 22000 per day (328 ft away)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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

Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong?

Self parking is available for KRW 22000 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong located?

Located in Jongno-gu, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Insa-dong and Ssamji-gil. Myeongdong Cathedral and Gyeongbokgung Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Jongno 3-ga Station is 6 minutes by foot and Anguk Station is 7 minutes.

ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 434 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John, Tucson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet was fine. Staff were helpful. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Angelo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place looks old but it is very convenient because of its accessibility to food, cultural areas, transportation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Was so much better than I anticipated. Great location, friendly staff and clean and comfortable room. I will definitely consider this place again if I return to Seoul.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfectly situated in Insadong. The lovely shops and cafés are just acriss the stree in Ikseon-dong! The laundry facilities are comfortable and the roof top has a wonderful space to gather. There is a beautiful view of Namsan Tower! I highly recommend this hotel, and will definitely stay here again on my next visit ro Seoul.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the desk always went above and beyond, especially Henry who helped me with a transportation issue.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room air conditioning really affected my stay. The heat wouldn’t go below 23.5°C so I was constantly waking up in a sweat as the air con unit kicked in and stopped all night long. I opened the window to let air in but as I was on the 2nd floor a lot of loud street noise came in. I wouldn’t stay here again slowly for this reason as I didn’t have one good nights sleep during my 5 night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the place you want to stay. Spotlessly clean from the rooftop garden down to the laundry room in the basement. The only negative is that many large bus groups are coming and going many times, so the desk and lobby area gets very congested.,
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sooun, Laguna Woods

Traveled with family
Noisy and food smells through windows...small room...breakfast selections poor, not changing, and poor service.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property staff was very responsive and helpful. The room and bathroom were on the smaller side, but the location and service were great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacque

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is located to many shopping and dining options. The breakfast at this hotel is pretty hearty. The room that we stayed in was comfortable, however there was an issue in the bathroom in terms of the toilet being on a slope and the sink not draining fast. The air was also on central air and to accommodate the guest who were cold we were unable to adjust the temperature of our thermostat. Despite this I'd recommend to stay here at this hotel again because of it's super helpful staff like Robert. Not only did Robert help us with our bags but he also hailed taxis for us when we were leaving for the day and he would also meet us out front when we were returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
air conditioning did not work properly. but overall, great stay and excellent staff support.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sooun, Laguna Woods

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DULCE MAYELA NAVARRO

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

seon h

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hyun

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near to restaurants and shopping. The hotel room is quite tight and carpet needs upgrading.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mila

Staff were accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Eleanor

Liked: Staff & service
Great area, accomodations showed some wear and could use a deep clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a great location with a combination of proximity to important sites, good food and transport and nestled in a traditional neighborhood. Very adequately outfitted for the price. A very small suggestion would be to have information handy for the overnight crew on after-hours transportation options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A family of 3 adults stayed 3 nights here 7-14 to 7-17-2024. If you've been to Seoul before, it's a good place to base yourself for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We've stayed in Mapo, Myeongdong, Insadong and Gangnam before this. We took the 6011 airport bus 51,000 won:17,000 won per person from Incheon Airport and with lots of luggage it was difficult to get directions to the hotel. We asked 5 people. Tip: in the humidity of July and not knowing our bearings if you can budget for it, take a taxi. The front desk called a big taxi for our return to the airport for the 3 of us for about 85,000 won and it was worth it in the rainstorm. We booked a triple room which included breakfast option for ease in the mornings. It had one closet, mini fridge and comp bottled water daily. Towels were white not dingy or worn. Granted there is no desk or chair in the room but the lighting was fine, the AC strong and bathroom clean and bright. My bed was comfy, the comforter soft and the hand soap and shower shampoo: body gel good. Toilet had a bidet. Breakfast was filling and variety provided good and healthy. If you love to shop for cutesy items or have teen girls or grandchildren you can find lots to take home in Ikseongdong across the street. We found a shortcut that took us directly to Insadong for more shops and restaurants. There is a GS25 convenience store, 7 Eleven and Paris Baguette plus seven coffee cafe steps away. Staff we dealt with spoke English well
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shimpei

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

suneeta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to walk to Insadeong shopping and Jogyesa temple and palaces. Staff was very helpful. The AC in the room was unable to cool the room with 3 of us there. They provided with a table fan which helped immensely. Also, provided an iron for the room. Rooms and bathroom small. But for us to just sleep at night and shower, this was enough. The soap and shampoo were very good with honey and smelled good. I wish I had taken a picture of the bottles to buy for my house. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024