L'Escape, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Myeongdong
A boutique hotel near Hoehyeon station with lavish Parisian decor, antique-style furnishings, and deep bathtubs.
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L'Escape Hotel is a boutique property near Hoehyeon station featuring lavish Parisian-inspired interiors, antique furnishings, and regal portrait paintings. Guests appreciate the comfortable plush beds, generous soaking tubs, and proactive service such as late checkouts. The on-site eateries impress with fresh morning croissants and weekend buffet spreads. However, multiple travelers note plumbing frustrations, including weak shower pressure and toilets that struggle to flush effectively. 24141817
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What travelers noticed
- Bedrooms provide a deep sleep thanks to deliciously soft pillows, plush mattresses, and curtains that block out early morning light. 25
- The seventh-floor reception team delivers attentive hospitality, smoothly handling check-ins and proactively granting four PM late checkouts. 14
- Dining is a highlight across the board, featuring flaky croissants, fruit salad, and made-to-order eggs benedict. 18
- The location sits roughly 200 metres from Hoehyeon underground station, putting city transit and central shopping within easy walking distance. 1223
The catch
- While many visitors delight in the opulent Parisian theme and fairy-tale tapestry details, others find the heavy antique styling somewhat off-putting. 25
- Reviewers love the spacious bathrooms with clawfoot tubs and cute tiles, but several guests encounter sluggish toilet flushing and poor hot water pressure. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- โ Romantics seeking lavish Parisian-inspired decor
- โ Guests who value soaking tubs and plush beds
- โ Travelers prioritizing quick access to Hoehyeon station
Skip it if
- โ Guests frustrated by weak shower pressure or finicky water controls
- โ Travelers who dislike heavily ornate, antique-heavy aesthetics
Seen on camera
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โAs you enter, you're greeted by sophistication and impeccable service.โ
youtube.com0:20โThe hotel's prime location puts you within easy reach of top attractions, dining, and shopping experiences.โ
youtube.com0:37โStart your day with a delicious breakfast provided by the hotel.โ
youtube.com0:56โoh my god this bathroom is so big then we've got the bathtub here right next to their little couchโ
youtube.com1:01โso they have a really good chinese restaurant here but instead of eating at the restaurant really we're gonna be safe yoโฆโ
youtube.com4:46โStart your day with a delicious breakfast.โ
youtube.com0:50โoh by the way this hotel is in myeongdong and it's one of those touristy areas as well so it's a really good place to geโฆโ
youtube.com0:43โIf you're arriving or departing by plane, the hotel is conveniently located just a 1-hour drive from the airport, ensuriโฆโ
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Score breakdown
How the 96/100 is built, category by category โ each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
97- โThe bathroom is an absolute dream. An old-fashioned bathtub sits gleaming in the corner, bath salts placed on a metal tray that sits across the bathtub rim, enticing you to pull a hot bath and perhaps read a good book while doing so.โ 25
- โThe beautiful bathroom features a hot tub, separate shower area, and mirrored doors, adding to the grandeur of the space.โ 17
Food
94- โAfter a many-coursed meal, each dish tastier than the one before, I headed back up to the twenty sixth fโ 25
- โThe coffee is brewed well; this all thanks to the infamous Hell Cafe that has a partnership with the hotel. One hot cup to go along with my granola, yogurt and fresh fruit made for a divine morning.โ 25
Location
98- โYou can also see the Namsan Tower from the streets and the hotel and it's a 15 minutes walk to the cable car station. My friend and I hiked up to Namsan from the hotel, then down to Seoul Station before going back to the hotel via Namdaemun market. It honestly can't get more convenient than that!โ 18
- โWith its prime city centre location, guests are spoiled for choice when it comes to dining, shopping and comfort in a Parisian-inspired escape.โ 17
Room
97- โRegal portrait paintings hung on the wall and the finely threaded tapestry-like decorations that cover every inch of the room looked like classic fairy tale drawings.โ 25
- โIntimate weddings are held in the event room or library, with cracking cuisine from L'Amant Secret & a real sense of glamourโ 24
Service
97Bed & Sleep
97- โThe curtains, effectively preventing any stray sunbeam from waking a guest in the early morning, combined with the deliciously soft mattress and pillows makes for a sweet, dreamless sleep.โ 25
- โThe bed was comfortable (more comfortable than it looked) - plush mattress, plush pillows, covers of decent weightโ 14
Value
94- โCash rates here start at around $200 per night, which is a fantastic deal for any Luxury Collection hotel.โ 2
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-26
Stay value
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Beats what $$ usually buys
Scores 7 points above the mid-range median of 89, across 494 hotels in the same bracket. In Seoul it sits 6 points above the local median of 90.
- This hotel
- 96
- Bracket median
- 89
- Index median
- 90
Based on 494 comparable hotels.
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- โRegal portrait paintings hung on the wall and the finely threaded tapestry-like decorations that cover every inch of the room looked like classic fairy tale drawings.โ 25
- โIntimate weddings are held in the event room or library, with cracking cuisine from L'Amant Secret & a real sense of glamourโ 24
- โThe space is for suite-room guests only, but it's worth heading into to have a look and snap some photos. If my room isn't so comfortable, I'd definitely be spending some time here to read and relax.โ 18
- โI'm also a fan of the hidden sockets on the desk and bedside table, making charging your phones and camera accessible. It certainly saves me from climbing up and down and inspecting the walls to find an outlet.โ 18
- โWith its splendid city skyline views, L'Escape Hotel provides an ideal starting point to embark on your journey through the city.โ 17
- โStart your day with a delicious breakfast provided by the hotel.โ On camera230:56
- โThe coffee is brewed well; this all thanks to the infamous Hell Cafe that has a partnership with the hotel. One hot cup to go along with my granola, yogurt and fresh fruit made for a divine morning.โ 25
- โFor a la carte, we also get a pastry basket and a fruit salad in addition to our choice of eggs. Their egg benedict is a good size for the combo and the eggs done perfectly.โ 18
- โso they have a really good chinese restaurant here but instead of eating at the restaurant really we're gonna be safe you know keep away social distancing and we're gonna do two go and eat it upstairs in a roomโ On camera114:46
- โStart your day with a delicious breakfast.โ On camera260:50
- โPalais de Chine is the sister restaurant to the famous Mott 32 in Hong Kong. Serving up authentic and gourmet Chinese food, dining in Palais de Chine invoke a sense of time traveling to Shanghai in the 30s.โ 18
- โAfter a many-coursed meal, each dish tastier than the one before, I headed back up to the twenty sixth fโ 25
- โWe stayed two nights in L'Escape and during the weekend, it's a buffet breakfast. On the weekday, we had an a la carte menu and a list of choices. I particularly love their croissant, which is the perfect amount of buttery and flakey.โ 18
- โTiring of Western food for the night, I decided to enjoy my dinner at the Palais de Chine. This restaurant located within the hotel serves gourmet Chinese food in its exquisite space.โ 25
- โFor dessert, we shared a White Panna Cotta Lychee Sorbet Plater - which is on the small size but bursting with flavour.โ 18
- โYou can also see the Namsan Tower from the streets and the hotel and it's a 15 minutes walk to the cable car station. My friend and I hiked up to Namsan from the hotel, then down to Seoul Station before going back to the hotel via Namdaemun market. It honestly can't get more convenient than that!โ 18
- โWith its prime city centre location, guests are spoiled for choice when it comes to dining, shopping and comfort in a Parisian-inspired escape.โ 17
- โThe hotel's prime location puts you within easy reach of top attractions, dining, and shopping experiences.โ On camera230:37
- โBuilt in 2018, this 4.5 star sanctuary offers a blend of modern elegance and exceptional service, perfect for discerning travelers, Lascape Hotel is ideally located just half a kilometer from the city center, placing you within easy reach of Seoul's vibrant attractions.โ 26
- โThe hotel is located in Seoul's lively Myeongdong neighborhood, making it easy to reach attractions such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and N Seoul Tower.โ 2
- โWhen I say the hotel is steps away from the hotel, it literally is across a small road and a 30 seconds' dash away. Not only is it conveniently close to Myeongdong station, it's a very walkable area too.โ 18
- โIf you're arriving or departing by plane, the hotel is conveniently located just a 1-hour drive from the airport, ensuring a smooth transition.โ On camera260:37
- โThe 4-star hotel has a prime location in Seoul, around 200 metres from Hoehyeon underground station and around a 10-minute ride from N Seoul Observation Tower.โ 12
- โShower pressure is bad (really, hot water pressure is bad) and controls were hard to get the right temperatureโ 14
- โThe beautiful bathroom features a hot tub, separate shower area, and mirrored doors, adding to the grandeur of the space.โ 17
- โToilet seemed to struggle with flushing effectivelyโ 14
- โThe bathroom is an absolute dream. An old-fashioned bathtub sits gleaming in the corner, bath salts placed on a metal tray that sits across the bathtub rim, enticing you to pull a hot bath and perhaps read a good book while doing so.โ 25
- โThe bathrooms are elegant with white-and-black checkered tiles and porcelain bathtub. A metal tray is provided so you can enjoy a cup of tea and have somewhere to put your book while taking a bath.โ 18
- โoh my god this bathroom is so big then we've got the bathtub here right next to their little couchโ On camera111:01
- โBeing friendly with the bartender is a must, and here with Maxim it is hardly difficult. He hails from Russia and brings with him a vast knowledge of mixology and a generous hand.โ 25
- โThe main reception is on the 7th floor. The rows of elevator opens to reveal the classy black-and-white checkered tile floor again, and we were greeted warmly and ushered to the check in desk right of the central atrium.โ 18
- โAs you enter, you're greeted by sophistication and impeccable service.โ On camera230:20
- โBuilt in 2018, this 4.5 star sanctuary offers a blend of modern elegance and exceptional service, perfect for discerning travelers, Lascape Hotel is ideally located just half a kilometer from the city center, placing you within easy reach of Seoul's vibrant attractions.โ 26
- โI was greeted warmly at the main reception and handed a white envelope that held my room keys, and led to the elevator to go to my room.โ 25
- โOffered late checkout proactively - no issue with requested 4 PMโ 14
- โThe bed was comfortable (more comfortable than it looked) - plush mattress, plush pillows, covers of decent weightโ 14
- โThe curtains, effectively preventing any stray sunbeam from waking a guest in the early morning, combined with the deliciously soft mattress and pillows makes for a sweet, dreamless sleep.โ 25
- โCash rates here start at around $200 per night, which is a fantastic deal for any Luxury Collection hotel.โ 2
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
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Deep coverage ยท 62/100We read 26 sources for this property, and pulled 49 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-28.
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