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Imperial Palace SeoulvsHamilton Hotel Seoul
Imperial Palace Seoul and Hamilton Hotel Seoul are both highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Hamilton Hotel Seoul scores marginally higher than Imperial Palace Seoul. Hamilton Hotel Seoul comes in at 76 with endorsements from 4 publications like Frommer's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
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
Hamilton Hotel Seoul
Frommer's
Insight Guides Rough Guide
Time Out
179 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-200, South Korea
From $77/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The best thing going for this hotel is its strategic location in the middle of Itaewon." Full review
Insight Guides "Has 166 rooms, a nightclub and outdoor pool and sauna, both at an extra charge. 24-hour internet room for business needs."
Rough Guide "More of an Itaewon landmark than a decent place to stay, but countless foreigners do regardless."
Time Out "Their rooms are now furnished with beige wooden furniture and sparkling interior design...the wooden sliding windows in their suites that offer stunning views of Namsan are gorgeous. " Full review
