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Hotel Riviera

53-7 Cheongdam-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul, South Korea

Seoul property near Bongeunsa

Location
Located near Korea World Trade Center, the hotel is 50 km (31 miles) from Incheon International Airport; close proximity to COEX and Olympic stadium. Show more
Property amenities
The Hotel Riviera offers a fitness club with gym, aerobic studio, indoor swimming pool, golf range, and sauna; guests have access to four specialty restaurants and a bar.
Guestrooms
All 320 guestrooms feature complimentary wired Internet access, satellite TV, telephones with voice mail, minibars, safe-deposit boxes, and hair dryers. Hide

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Superior Double Room
One double or two single beds with cotton bed sheets. Han River views. Located on floors 5 to 7. 25 square meters. Complimentary access to fitness center and swimming pool. Complimentary movie service. Minibar. Voice mail. In-room safe. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Wheelchair accessible.
Superior Twin Room
Two single beds. 28 square meters. Patio. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Multi-line direct-dial phone with voicemail. Minibar. Refrigerator. Complimentary bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. Bidet. Slippers. Bathrobes. Bathroom phone. Complimentary toiletries. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Wheelchair accessible.
Luxury Double Room
One double bed. 32 square meters. Patio. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Multi-line direct-dial phone with voicemail. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Minibar. Refrigerator. Complimentary bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. Bidet. Slipper. Bathrobes. Bathroom phone. Complimentary toiletries. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Wheelchair accessible.
Luxury Twin Room
Two single beds. 35 square meters. Patio. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Multi-line direct-dial phone with voicemail. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Minibar. Refrigerator. Complimentary bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. Bidet. Slipper. Bathrobes. Bathroom phone. Complimentary toiletries. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Wheelchair accessible.
Junior Suite
One queen bed. 68 square meters. Patio. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Multi-line direct-dial phone with voicemail. Minibar. Refrigerator. Complimentary bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. Bidet. Slipper. Bathrobes. Bathroom phone. Complimentary toiletries. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Wheelchair accessible.
Superior Suite - Room Only
One queen bed. 57 square meters. Patio. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Multi-line direct-dial phone with voicemail. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Minibar. Refrigerator. Complimentary bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. Bidet. Slipper. Bathrobes. Bathroom phone. Complimentary toiletries. Hair dryer. In-room safe. Wheelchair accessible.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at Noon
  • Check-out time is Noon
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: KRW 9200 per day
    • Buffet breakfast fee: KRW 18900 per person (approximate amount)
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Property Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Total number of rooms - 320
  • Number of floors - 16
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beauty services
  • Business services
  • Coffee shop or café
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift
  • Elevator/lift attendant
  • Fitness facilities
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Health club
  • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
  • Internet access - wireless
  • One meeting/conference room
  • Luggage storage
  • On-site car rental
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Nightclub
  • Free guest parking only during stay
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Valet parking
  • Patio
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Secretarial services
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Shopping on site
  • Swimming pool - indoor
  • Breakfast available (surcharge) hot and cold buffet
  • Cell phone/mobile rental
  • Translation services
  • Wedding services
  • Computer rental
  • Parking (free)
  • Secure parking
  • Parking garage
  • RV and truck parking
  • 24-hour business center
  • Smoke-free property
  • Spa services on site
  • Tour assistance
  • Umbrella
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Rooms

All 320 guestrooms in the Hotel Riviera are equipped with complimentary wired Internet access and LCD televisions with satellite service. Other amenities include safety deposit boxes, minibars, irons and ironing boards, in-room safes, and cribs. Bathrooms include shampoos, hair conditioners, body gels and lotions, facial cotton towels, and shower caps. Guests have complimentary access to the fitness club and swimming pool.

Room Amenities

  • Pay movies
  • Patio
  • Climate control
  • Air conditioning
  • Multi-line phone
  • Voice mail
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Wake-up calls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Turndown service
  • Bidet
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Bathrobes
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathroom phone
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • In-room safe
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Satellite television service
  • Smoking permitted
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
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Dining

Café Vista - Serves buffet-style breakfast. Live music. Located by the outdoor garden. Open from morning till midnight.

Delicatessen - Serves oven-fresh breads, sweet cakes, soft cookies, various wines, chocolates, candies, and beverages.

Sky Lounge Comus - Open from evening till late night.

The Color - Serves various dishes and wines. Open for lunch, dinner, and brunch. Reservations required.

WynDyn - Serves Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations required.

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Recreation

  • Aerobics on site
  • Golf - miniature on site
  • Swimming on site

Spa

  • Number of treatment rooms - 4
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Hotel Riviera

4.0
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
3.9
Hotel condition:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.1
Location:
3.6
Neighbourhood:
3.8
91%

of guests recommend

out of 47 reviews

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Brian M from Miami, FL
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 1 Nov 2011

“Gangnam Wedding Location”

The location of the hotel near to the Anniversary Wedding complex and the hotel also has its own wedding facility. It is also not far from COEX which is very convenient.

Area recommendations
Gangnam has a lot to offer in higher end shopping
Scott C from Vancouver, WA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 3 Jan 2011

“Great Hotel for Business”

Great Gym and activity center, make sure to try the indoor golf course, I will try to stay here anytime I am in Korea.

A Traveller from NJ
1.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted 24 Nov 2010

“Overpriced Dungeon”

The room size is very small for the price. The coffee pot is located by the mini bar, but there was no place to plug it in. There were only two power outlets in the whole room which were located by the desk and one of the two outlets didn't work. That left me with only one outlet for charging my computer and cell phone. The buffet style breakfast is highly over priced considering the selection of food and after getting your breakfast you need to find an open table on your own. Being that the "non-smoking" area wasn't very big, it was very difficult to find an open table.

Raouf S from Riyadh
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 15 Oct 2010

“The hotel is basic and convenient for those on a business trip.”

The hotel is basic and convenient for those on a business trip. While the lady at the front desk warmly acknowledged my request for a room with a river view with a strong head shaking I was disappointed not to see any water from my window. The room is capacious and modestly decorated. The bathroom lacks a bathtub but otherwise fully functional. The mini bar doubles up as a refrigerator for use. There is a small family market nearby, open 24/7, where you can buy a limited variety of fruits, beverages and food. The front hotel entrance is 3 stories lower than its entrance on the backstreet. To access the family market take the elevator to the 3 floor and get out to the back street and turn right and walk for 50 meters. The convention center and its large underground mall is two blocks away but takes a 15 minute walk up and down a hill. The mall has many small restraints which are reasonably priced compared to the hotel. Seoul is clean and people are polite and courteous. The taxis are cheap and clean. The airport bus is cheap and punctual but make sure to read the time table at your hotel because it is not operating for sometime after midnight. The airport duty free shop is not very obvious as you get into the country. Look for it before you go into customs. If you buy from the city duty free shop you have to receive the merchandise at the airport as you leave. I took a day tour from the hotel and visited 2 palaces The change of the guards occurs at 10 am and it is nice to see.

Kevin S from San Diego, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 22 Sep 2010

“A very good and easy option- if you can get a good price!”

This hotel has a direct bus stop from the airport for $15 (~ 90 minutes), an area that's a little like downtown in Seoul. The hotel was excellent the people spoke English as well as Korean. In all, it was far easier than I expected. Also, there were some delicious food places next door. The hotel restaurant and other areas seemed a little expensive, so don't be afraid to branch out. One other tip- They don't seem to have 2 double beds in Korea, so if you are with a friend and don't want to share, you need to choose the twin bed option (not double).

A Traveller from Toronto, Ontario
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 24 Aug 2010

“Stay here if you want to go to COEX”

The location of this hotel is perfect if you plan to stay on the south side of the river, especially if all of your business takes place near COEX mall. Seeing as how my husband and I were just visiting all over Seoul, a hotel closer to downtown would have been nice. We booked the luxury suite, expecting there to be a 'patio' (which we assumed would be a balcony), but there wasn't one, and was informed upon inquiring at the front desk that there are no hotels in Seoul that have these. The concierge was wonderful and hailed us cabs and helped us with whatever we needed. However, the front desk was not as helpful. We returned from a long walk around midnight and wanted to take a shower, but needed extra towels and wash cloths. We were told we couldn't have wash cloths because housekeeping was closed, but towels could be provided. If it was a true 4-star hotel, the front desk would have access to housekeeping at all times. The hotel was nice, but not exactly what we expected.

A Traveller from GA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 30 Jun 2010

“Great location in Seoul”

This hotel is really excellent for the money. Rooms were spotlessly clean, linens soft, and the staff was very responsive. I had read about the very hard (firm) mattresses, and while they were indeed extremely firm, it was not a big deal. The location is good and it's walking distance to a large mall. A hotel breakfast was not included and was rather pricey in the dining room. Overall I highly recommend this hotel.

Area recommendations
Definitely yes.
A Traveller from Tokyo
3.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 16 Jun 2010

“Above average hotel but a few drawbacks”

Rooms on road side are noisy. Other side : OK. Beds are too hard. TV reception's quality isn't good. Pool is very nice. Breakfast quality is really poor, coffee terrible. Better save your money and go in one of the numerous coffee shops in Seoul. From the few hotels I've experienced in Seoul, this one is quite correct. Unfortunately, it's a bit too far from the subway, and attractive places.

Area recommendations
Not too far from the hotel : Gangnam station's proximity : lots of shops & restaurants
Must see
The small park and temple in front of COEX (exhibition center) not too far... Gangnam restaurants life...
A Traveller from Switzerland
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 2 May 2010

“Good Hotel”

Hotel Riviera is a really good hotel. The staff is friendly and helpful. I very much enjoyed my stay there. The location isn't too bad. There is a metro stop a short walk from the hotel which allows you to get to other parts of Seoul easily.

Grant D from London, UK
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted 7 Apr 2010

“A very nice hotel for the price”

Overall, I was very pleased with the Hotel Riviera. The hotel is very clean and the rooms are modern (apparently having been renovated recently). That bathrooms are also very nice. The hotel is also near a tube station, though on an East-West line which makes getting into downtown Seoul somewhat difficult. That being said, taxis are very cheap in Seoul so getting to the main line, at Apgujeong, takes only 10 minutes and US$4-5. Two major downsides of the hotel: First, the staff's English language skills were very poor. Second, the pool and leisure areas are dated and not seemingly well-maintained. Overall, I recommend this hotel.

Area recommendations
Apgujeong - great area with tons of cool lounges and shops Hongik University - fantastic clubbing area DMZ - critically important to visit of you're in Seoul
Nightlife
Check out the area around Hongik University. We went to Club M2, which was fantastic.
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Hotel Riviera

53-7 Cheongdam-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul, South Korea

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Bongeunsa - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • COEX Aquarium - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
  • Seolleung Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
  • Jamsil Olympic Stadium - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
  • Jamsil Baseball Stadium - 2 km / 1.2 mi
  • Seoul Sports Complex - 2 km / 1.2 mi
  • National Museum of Korea - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi
  • Namsan Park - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
  • Tapgol Park - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
  • Hyochang Stadium - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
  • Sungkyunkwan University - 9 km / 5.6 mi
  • Ehwa University - 10.5 km / 6.5 mi
  • Sajik Park - 11 km / 6.8 mi

Location Highlights

  • In city center
  • In business district
  • In entertainment district
  • Convention center nearby
  • Water nearby

The closest major airports to Hotel Riviera are:

Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.) - 22.5 km / 14 mi

Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.) - 53.9 km / 33.5 mi

The preferred airport for Hotel Riviera is Seoul (ICN-Incheon Intl.).

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Seoul, South Korea (ICN-Incheon Intl.)

Area:

Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea: On the south side of the Han River, Gangnam is on of the most affluent areas of Seoul and home to popular entertainment, dining and shopping districts, as well as an important concentration of businesses. Apgujeong Street is renowned for its clothing boutiques, cafés and upscale theme bars. The area also has large malls, the Seoul Arts Centre, a sports complex, and is close to the Olympic Village.

Hotel Riviera

53-7 Cheongdam-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul, South Korea

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