Located on the 1st floor of the Main Tower, the Hotel Museum at LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL showcases the legacy of the Bando Hotel, Korea’s first commercial hotel, and the evolution of the nation’s hospitality and tourism industry.
This unique exhibition offers both travelers and guests an immersive journey into Korea’s modern history and culture.

Discover a timeless space where art and history come together within the heart of the hotel.

Museum Program Guide

1. History Zone
· Archival photos of Korea’s first modern hotels (Daebul, Sontag Hotel).
· Original artifacts such as forks and knives from Sontag Hotel, a liquid coffee container from the 1900s, and a travel camera and suitcase from the 1910s.
· Brochures, ashtrays, matchboxes, and postcards from the opening of the Bando Hotel in 1938.
· Historical menus from the Chosun Hotel (1945) and exhibits tracing the development of Korea’s hotel industry from the 1950s to today.

2. Lotte Zone
· Literary roots of “Lotte” from Goethe’s The Sorrows of Young Werther (in Korean, English, Japanese, and French).
· Archival materials from the “Bi-won Project,” Korea’s first five-star hotel development plan, including blueprints and permits.
· Opening party invitations, promotional brochures, and the original hotel scale model.
· Memorabilia from “Bobby London,” the English-style pub once located at LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL, along with uniforms, vintage restaurant matchboxes, and the evolution of hotel door locks.
· VIP-only tableware sets, trophies, and celebrity marketing memorabilia, as well as photos and guest books signed by distinguished visitors.

· Admission : Free of charge

Discover a hidden art space within the hotel. At our Museum, each exhibition invites you to enjoy inspiring moments that enrich your stay.