Ibis Ambassador Seoul MyeongdongvsImperial Palace Seoul
Both Ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong and Imperial Palace Seoul are rated highly by writers. Overall, Ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong is preferred by most reviewers compared to Imperial Palace Seoul. Ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong comes in at #26 in Seoul with accolades from 3 reviewers including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Rough Guide.
Ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong
59-5 Myeong-dong 1Ga, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-021, South Korea
From $64/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Set in a fantastic location near the shopping district of Myeongdong, this hotel is an exceptional value for the price." Full review
Rough Guide
"Mid-range hotel right in the centre of Myeongdong, with clean and presentable rooms."
Michelin Guide
"A city center location, catering mainly for businessmen. Rooms on the upper floors, like the bar, have a good view over Namsan and the district of Myeong-dong."
Fodor's
"Located in the heart of downtown Seoul, the Ibis Ambassador is an excellent value for both business and sightseeing." Full review
Imperial Palace Seoul
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