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GLAD Gangnam COEX Center
A four-star GLAD on Teheran-ro — COEX Mall 0.1 km, Samseong Station 0.2 km — with flat service and location tens beside small-room and neighbour-noise complaints.
- 4-star (official classification)
- Gangnam & COEX
- Independent — no chain recorded
- Nearest airport ICN
Written by the TravelShifu editorial team · last checked
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The verdict
Book it for COEX and Gangnam metro access; accept small rooms and occasional noise — service and location scores are the story, not palace sightseeing.
Geography first: COEX Mall 0.1 km, COEX Aquarium 0.2 km, Samseong Station 0.2 km, Bongeunsa Temple 0.3 km. Gyeongbokgung is 11.5 km — this is a south-side base, not a palace hotel. Location scores 10 out of 10.
The supplier rating is 9.8 out of 10 from 2,048 reviews, captured 9 January 2026. Service, location, amenities, value and overall experience all score 9.6–10; room quality 9.61 with size critiques in the prose. Cons name small rooms and noisy neighbours.
Facilities include a restaurant, garden, valet parking, fitness centre, business centre and meeting rooms. There is no pool in the facility list we cite.
Check-in and check-out times are not published by this property. Incheon International Airport is 49 km on our POI figures.
Best for
- Business or convention trips tied to COEX and Samseong
- Families who want a mall and aquarium on the doorstep
- Travellers who prefer Gangnam evenings to Myeongdong crowds
Not for
- Palace-heavy first trips — Gyeongbokgung is 11.5 km away
- Light sleepers if neighbour noise is a deal-breaker; noise is a named con
- Anyone who needs large rooms; size is a named complaint despite high room-quality scores
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The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 9.8/10 from 2,048 reviews — as of
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What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at GLAD Gangnam COEX Center
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 9 January 2026. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for GLAD Gangnam COEX Center, captured on 2026-01-09. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience10.0 / 10Excellent
Overall experiences were highly rated across the board with guests expressing intent to return.
- Location10.0 / 10Excellent
Positive remarks regarding the hotel being conveniently located near the subway and other amenities.
- Cleanliness9.6 / 10Excellent
Multiple reviews highlighted the cleanliness but noted some small concerns.
- Service10.0 / 10Excellent
Numerous reviews praised the staff for their attentive, friendly service.
- Room Quality9.6 / 10Excellent
Mostly positive feedback, with some critiques on room size.
- Amenities10.0 / 10Excellent
Amenities were appreciated; however, specific details were not frequently mentioned.
- Value for Money10.0 / 10Excellent
Guests felt they received good value based on location and service.
- Food and Beverage9.2 / 10Excellent
No specific mentions; assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Praised consistently
- Great service
- Convenient location
- Clean facilities
Complained about consistently
- Small room
- Noisy neighbors
GLAD Gangnam COEX Center in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Luxurious Accommodations
GLAD Gangnam COEX Center offers stylish rooms equipped with modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, work desk, and comfortable seating area.
Convenient Location
Situated next to Samseong Subway Station, guests have easy access to popular attractions like COEX convention center, Lotte World theme park, and the vibrant Gangnam district.
24/7 Services and Facilities
Enjoy round-the-clock access to the fitness center, lounge, and front desk for a seamless stay experience. The en suite bathrooms with electronic bidets add a touch of luxury to your stay.
Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at GLAD Gangnam COEX Center. Book now for an unforgettable stay!
Facilities
41 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Business center
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Currency exchange
- Valet parking
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Accessible parking
- Concierge service
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Key card access
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
610, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-guSeoul 06174
South Korea
+82 2-6474-5000
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out by
- 11:00 AM
Nearest points of interest
Straight-line distances from our hotel data provider, closest first. A walking route is usually a little longer than the number here.
| Place | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| COEX Mall (Starfield COEX Mall) | Shopping | 100 m |
| COEX Aquarium | Entertainment | 200 m |
| Samseong Station (Seoul Metro Line 2) | Station | 200 m |
| Bongeunsa Temple | Place of worship | 300 m |
| Garosu-gil (Sinsa-dong) | District | 2.5 km |
| Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky) | Landmark | 3.5 km |
| N Seoul Tower (Namsan Seoul Tower) | Landmark | 6.5 km |
| Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) | Landmark | 7.5 km |
| Gyeongbokgung Palace | Landmark | 11.5 km |
| Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Airport | 49 km |
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Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
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GLAD Gangnam COEX Center — common questions
- Is GLAD Gangnam COEX Center good for tourists?
- It is good for COEX, Gangnam and south-side sightseeing — not for a Gyeongbokgung-first week. Location scores 10 out of 10 from 2,048 reviews as of 9 January 2026; the palace is 11.5 km on our POI figures.
- How close is COEX Mall?
- 0.1 km on our hotel data provider’s figures — effectively attached to the mall complex.
- What time is check-in and check-out at GLAD Gangnam COEX Center?
- Check-in is from 03:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.
- What is near GLAD Gangnam COEX Center?
- Our hotel data provider records COEX Mall (Starfield COEX Mall) at 100 m, COEX Aquarium at 200 m, Samseong Station (Seoul Metro Line 2) at 200 m. Distances are straight-line from the property, so a walking route is usually a little longer.
- Which airport is nearest to GLAD Gangnam COEX Center?
- The supplier records ICN as the served airport for this property. That is the airport code our hotel data provider associates with the hotel, not a measured distance — check the route for your own arrival time before you rely on it.