Conrad SeoulvsImperial Palace Seoul
Both Conrad Seoul and Imperial Palace Seoul are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Conrad Seoul ranks significantly higher than Imperial Palace Seoul. Conrad Seoul comes in at #9 in Seoul with recommendations from 5 reviews such as Oyster, Afar Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.
Conrad Seoul
23-1 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 150-945, South Korea
From $222/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Afar Magazine
"Located on Yeouido Island in the middle of the mighty Han River, the Conrad Seoul is a relatively new addition to the South Korean capital’s futuristic skyline." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Superior service, luxe rooms decorated in natural tones, and sweeping views of the Han River and city are what you'd expect here – and it absolutely delivers." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Overlooking the Han River, the Conrad Seoul is a luxury 38-floor skyscraper located in Korea's Wall Street, connected to the International Financial Centre with an underground mall." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The hotel is nicely situated for those who want to mix business and pleasure, from the elegant meeting spaces and 37th-floor Executive Lounge to the kitted-out spa and range of restaurants. " Full review
Time Out
"It sets a new benchmark on the largest rooms in Seoul. Even the standard deluxe room is incredibly luxurious and affords guests unbeatable perspectives of the Han River. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"A 434-room riverfront property in the International Finance Center, a towering business and entertainment complex near the Korean stock exchange.
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Michelin Guide
"A high-tech, intuitively functional, exceedingly convenient hotel occupying one of the towers of Seoul’s iconic International Finance Centre, the Conrad Seoul is clearly geared toward the business traveler" Full review
Imperial Palace Seoul
248-7 Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-010, South Korea
From $162/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Don’t be fooled by the cheesy stylings of the lobby; rooms are almost unbearably opulent, filled with antique lamps, oil paintings and other mementos of the owner’s... trips abroad."
Michelin Guide
"An upmarket hotel with extravagant decor, defined as "the elegance of antique European style"."
Fodor's
"For a decidedly Korean take on a lavish European hotel, look no further than the Imperial Palace." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A name like this raises expectations, but they are all met at Seoul’s most luxurious hotel." Full review
Jetsetter
"A luxurious five-star stay at a grand, European-style hotel with sauna and rooftop golf course, located in the stylish Gangnam area - breakfast included." Full review