Seoul hotels
GLAD Mapo
A four-star on Mapo-daero — Hongdae 0.8 km, exceptional service scores — with guest data that praises staff and location more than food-and-beverage detail.
- 4-star (official classification)
- Hongdae & Mapo
- Independent — no chain recorded
Written by the TravelShifu editorial team · last checked
Desk assessmentWe have not stayed here. This verdict is built from the property’s own records and third-party guest reviews, read in full — including the complaints.
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The verdict
Book it for Hongdae access and staff praise; do not book it expecting standout dining commentary — food and beverage is the softest category and delivery assistance gets a minor knock.
The geography is why this hotel is here. our hotel data provider puts Hongdae at 0.8 km, Hongik University Station at 0.8 km, Yeouido Hangang Park at 3.2 km and Gyeongbokgung at 5 km. Location scores a flat 10 out of 10 in the guest analysis.
The supplier rating is 9.8 out of 10 from 3,168 reviews, captured 8 January 2026. Service and location both score 10; room quality 9.82; value 9.82; overall experience 10. Food and beverage is the relative soft spot at 9.13, with no specific F&B praise in the summary. Pros name exceptional service and convenient transport; cons name lack of specific food comments and a minor delivery-assistance issue.
Facilities are practical urban four-star: fitness centre, bar, business centre, currency exchange, parking garage and a minimarket on site. There is no swimming pool or restaurant called out as a headline amenity in the facility list we cite.
Check-in and check-out times are not published by this property. Incheon International Airport is 36 km on our POI figures.
Best for
- Travellers who want Hongdae on the doorstep without sleeping in the noisiest blocks
- Couples who weight staff praise and location over on-site dining hype
- Anyone using the AREX and metro from Mapo rather than a taxi from Incheon every day
Not for
- Palace-first itineraries — Gyeongbokgung is 5 km away on our figures
- Guests who need a pool or full-service spa on site; neither is in the cited facility list
- Anyone booking primarily for hotel restaurant buzz; F&B is the weakest scored category
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The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 9.8/10 from 3,168 reviews — as of
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What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at GLAD Mapo
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 8 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 Mapo, captured on 2026-01-08. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience10.0 / 10Excellent
Overall, guests expressed a high level of satisfaction with their stays, stating they would return.
- Location10.0 / 10Excellent
The hotel is conveniently located near public transport and significant sights, enhancing the guest experiences.
- Cleanliness10.0 / 10Excellent
The rooms were described as modern and clean in several reviews, contributing to an overall positive sentiment.
- Service10.0 / 10Excellent
Staff members like Belle and Chloe received multiple praises for their kindness and helpfulness, indicating exceptional service quality.
- Room Quality9.8 / 10Excellent
Rooms are noted as spacious, comfortable, and well-prepared, aligning with guest expectations for quality.
- Amenities9.6 / 10Excellent
Amenities were not specifically mentioned, but the overall hotel experience reflects well-maintained facilities.
- Value for Money9.8 / 10Excellent
Guests found the hotel offered excellent value relative to its location and service quality.
- Food and Beverage9.1 / 10Excellent
No specific feedback was provided on food and beverage options.
Praised consistently
- Exceptional service from staff
- Great location and convenient transport access
Complained about consistently
- Lack of specific food and beverage comments
- Minor issue with delivery assistance noted
GLAD Mapo 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.
Convenient Location and City Views
Situated in front of Gongdeok Subway Station, GLAD Hotel Mapo offers easy access to Incheon International Airport and stunning city views for guests looking to explore the central area.
Modern Amenities and Comfortable Rooms
The high-ceiling rooms are equipped with a minibar, desk with stand light, fridge, and flat-screen TV, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors.
Convenient Facilities and Exceptional Service
Guests can take advantage of the fitness centre, in-house restaurant and bar, along with free WiFi and 24-hour front desk service. English and Japanese-speaking staff are available to assist with any needs.
Book your stay at GLAD Hotel Mapo now for a luxurious and convenient experience in Seoul!
Facilities
45 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.
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Currency exchange
- Non-smoking throughout
- Daily housekeeping
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Minimarket on site
- ATM/cash machine on site
- 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
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Key card access
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
92, Mapo-daero, Mapo-guSeoul 04168
South Korea
+82 2-2197-5000
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hongdae (Hongik University) Nightlife & Shopping District | District | 800 m |
| Hongik University Station (Hongdae) | Station | 800 m |
| Yeouido Hangang Park | Park | 3.2 km |
| Gyeongbokgung Palace | Landmark | 5 km |
| Bukchon Hanok Village | Landmark | 5.1 km |
| Myeongdong (shopping district) | Shopping | 5.5 km |
| N Seoul Tower (Namsan Seoul Tower) | Landmark | 6 km |
| Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) | Landmark | 6.5 km |
| Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Airport | 36 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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LOTTE CITY HOTEL Myeongdong
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GLAD Mapo — common questions
- Is GLAD Mapo good for Hongdae nightlife?
- The pin is built for it — Hongdae is 0.8 km and location scores 10 out of 10 from 3,168 reviews as of 8 January 2026. You still trade distance to the palace cluster for those evenings.
- What do guests complain about?
- Not much in the highlights — lack of specific food-and-beverage comments and a minor delivery-assistance note. Food and beverage scores 9.13 out of 10, the softest category in the set.
- What time is check-in and check-out at GLAD Mapo?
- 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 Mapo?
- Our hotel data provider records Hongdae (Hongik University) Nightlife & Shopping District at 800 m, Hongik University Station (Hongdae) at 800 m, Yeouido Hangang Park at 3.2 km. Distances are straight-line from the property, so a walking route is usually a little longer.