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Doo Hanok Guesthouse vs Imperial Palace Seoul

Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Doo guesthouse Bukchon scores marginally better than Imperial Palace Seoul. Doo guesthouse Bukchon scores 76 with praise from 3 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Fodor's.

Doo Hanok Guesthouse
Doo Hanok Guesthouse
7 / 10
15-6 Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-800, South Korea
From $50 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Multilingual
  • Kitchenette
  • Dry Cleaning
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Manaedang is about as close as you can get to a B&B experience in Seoul." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Simple yet comfortable rooms set around a pleasingly authentic courtyard, within easy walking distance of two palaces and Insadonggil."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Mixing old and new is this enchanting hanok in a garden setting that has a very traditional-style room where breakfast is served. The shared bathrooms are high quality." Full review
Imperial Palace Seoul
Imperial Palace Seoul
7 / 10
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
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Rough Guide 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 Michelin Guide
"An upmarket hotel with extravagant decor, defined as "the elegance of antique European style"."
Fodor's Fodor's
"For a decidedly Korean take on a lavish European hotel, look no further than the Imperial Palace." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A name like this raises expectations, but they are all met at Seoul’s most luxurious hotel." Full review
Jetsetter 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