InterContinental Grand Seoul ParnasvsKoreana Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas ranks slightly higher than Koreana Hotel. Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas has a TripExpert Score of 81 with endorsements from 5 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Time Out and Forbes Travel Guide.
InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas
521 Teheranno Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-732, South Korea
From $203/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"A top-notch hotel, it's located right next to the COEX Mall and the World Trade Center." Full review
Michelin Guide
"This is ideal accommodation for both business travelers and tourists, next to the Korean World Trade Center and two minutes from the vast COEX Mall."
National Geographic
"If you can’t get one of the 535 rooms, try the COEX InterContinental at the other end of the mall." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Set in the heart of Gangnam, Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas guarantees a glamorous backdrop to any stay in Seoul." Full review
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Have the sommelier choose a fine wine from the menu of 1,000 selections as you enjoy the vista of Seoul from the 34th floor.
Time Out
"While there are a lot of hotels near and surrounding COEX mall, InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas, built into the mall itself, comes unbeatably close. Although it's a high-end business..." Full review
Independent
"Tricked-out and palatial, this huge hotel welcomes guests with a spectacular five-floor atrium, pool and sports centre, and a breakfast spread featuring freshly prepared Korean specialities like kimbap and chili ramen"
Michelin Guide
"The western-style rooms are classic business luxury, with all the bells and whistles, and the ondol rooms are fitted out in traditional Korean style " Full review
Koreana Hotel
61-1 Taepyeongno 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-101, South Korea
From $62/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"A pleasant hotel with an equally pleasant staff, this 14-story building is centrally located." Full review
Fodor's
"It may not stand out in any single category but the Koreana offers travelers the best combination of location, space, and value of any high-end hotel in Seoul." Full review
Rough Guide
"Half the price of some of its competitors, but with similar rooms and service standards."
Michelin Guide
"A mid-range hotel in a prime central location, close to Seoul City Hall and Gyeongbokgung and Deoksugung (royal palaces)."