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Imperial Palace SeoulvsFour Seasons Hotel Seoul
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul scores marginally better than Imperial Palace Seoul. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul comes in at #28 in Seoul with praise from 3 sources like Jetsetter, Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.
Imperial Palace Seoul
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
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
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Condé Nast Traveler Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide Michelin Guide
97 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03183, South Korea
From $311/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler "Smack in the center of Seoul’s north bank, the city’s traditional seat of power, the best rooms at this ultra-sophisticated newcomer (opened in 2015) have wonderful views from floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxurious high-rise hotel in the Korean capital's city center combining old-world grandeur and ultramodern amenities." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The new 29-story, glass-and-steel Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, designed by Su Sin Tao of Singapore, is meant to look like an ancient Korean palace of old, but stylized and brought into the 21st century." Full review
Michelin Guide "The Four Seasons Hotel is all about comfort and luxury. Its ivory-colored guestrooms are an elegant blend of modern and traditional décor complete with top-of-the-line mattresses and beds" Full review
