The 78th GEC meeting will be held at the COEX (Convention and Exhibition Center) in Seoul, South Korea. Located in the thriving Gangnam district of Seoul, COEX is one of the largest convention centers in Asia, offering world-class facilities and services to host events of all sizes. To complement your visit, a wide range of accommodations, from top-rated hotels to cost-effective business hotels, are conveniently located nearby within walking distance. Some of the top-rated hotels are as follows.
| Hotel | Address | Phone Number | Distance from COEX |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Oakwood Premier COEX Center Seoul (★★★★★) | 46, Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06164, South Korea | (82) 02-3466-7000 | 38m (1 min on foot) |
| 2. Hotel in 9 (★★★★☆) | 618, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06081, South Korea | (82) 02-311-9000 | 246m (5 mins on foot) |
| 3. Shilla Stay Samsung (★★★★☆) | 506, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06173, South Korea | (82) 02-2230-0700 | 283m (5 mins on foot) |
| 4. Park Hyatt Seoul (★★★★★) | 606, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06174, South Korea | (82) 02-2016-1234 | 536m (10 mins on foot) |
| 5. GLAD Gangnam COEX Center (★★★☆☆) | 610, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06174, South Korea | (82) 02-6474-5000 | 573m (10 mins on foot) |
| 6. L7 GANGNAM by LOTTE (★★★★☆) | 415, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06160, South Korea | (82) 02-555-8007 | 1km (18 mins on foot, public transport) |
| 7. Hotel Crescendo Seoul (★★★☆☆) | 428, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06153, South Korea | (82) 02-6230-8800 | 1.1km (20 mins on foot, public transport) |
| 8. HOTEL NEWV (★★★☆☆) | Seolleung-ro 85-gil 6, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06212, South Korea | (82) 02-740-5000 | 1.6km (public transport) |
| 9. Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam (★★★★★) | 640 Eon-ju Ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06098, South Korea | (82) 02-3440-8000 | 2.6km (public transport) |
| 10. Novotel Ambassador Gangnam (Banquet Venue) (★★★★★) | 130, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06124, South Korea | (82) 02-567-1101 | 2.9km (public transport) |
| 11. Hotel The Designers LYJ Gangnam Premiere (★★★☆☆) | 201-11 Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea | (82) 02-567-4340 | 3.2km (public transport) |
| 12. Ocloud Hotel (★★★★☆) | 12 Sapyeong-daero 58-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06611, South Korea | (82) 02-3480-8640 | 3.9km (public transport) |
Other hotels are available at a short distance.
Also, there are convenient facilities underground. COEX Mall is one of the largest underground shopping centers in Asia. Spanning over 85,000 square meters, COEX Mall offers a variety of dining choices, entertainment options, and a unique shopping experience with a wide variety of international brands.
Map location of COEX: https://www.coexcenter.com
Booking link (GEC rate): TBA
Introduction to Seoul visitation: https://english.visitseoul.net/
Seoul area introduction: http://english.seoul.go.kr/
Introduction to Korea visitation: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/
Directions from Seoul Incheon Airport:
Seoul Airport is 35 miles away. Please note that there is no airport shuttle available to and from the hotel, but there are several other options to get to the conference center from there.
- Bus:
- Rental car/taxi:.
For details about the airport visit the Incheon Airport website.
