Metro HotelvsInterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Metro Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. Metro Hotel scores 81 with accolades from 5 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Michelin Guide.
Metro Hotel
199-33 Euljiro 2-ga Jung-Gu, Seoul 100-845, South Korea
From $52/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Fodor's
"Centered in the heart of Seoul's downtown, the Metro Hotel is a comfortable, no-frills tourist hotel and one of the best values in the city." Full review
Rough Guide
"A modern, squeaky-clean hotel away from the bustling Myeongdong main roads, where the staff are friendly and breakfast is included."
Michelin Guide
"A business hotel in the city center, at affordable prices. Well presented, with design-oriented decor."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This 78-room, three-pearl hotel is located smack in the middle of Seoul’s famous shopping district -- Myeongdong." Full review
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
i
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