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Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok VillagevsInterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Rakkojae Seoul is preferred by most writers compared to Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. Rakkojae Seoul comes in at 81 with positive reviews from 5 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Time Out
218 Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-800, South Korea
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Built entirely with the same traditional techniques used in temples... staying at Rakkojae gives the impression of visiting the home of a Joeson-era aristocrat." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This beautifully restored hanok, with an enchanting garden is modelled after Japan’s ryokan. The guesthouse’s mud-walled sauna is included in the prices." Full review
Rough Guide "The most authentic of the bunch, character-wise. Not only is the hanok an 1870s original, but the owners serve traditional food for dinner: a little like a Japanese ryokan."
Afar Magazine "One of the best, Rak Ko Jae, has fancy touches such as jade floors and a mud sauna. Guests can perform a tea ceremony and make their own kimchi to take home." Full review
Time Out "The guest rooms feature white wallpaper and silk blankets filled with cotton wool. The hanoks are even equipped with Japanese bathing tubs and yellow soil jjimjilbang saunas." Full review
InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
National Geographic
Forbes Travel Guide Time Out
Independent Michelin Guide
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
