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JW Marriott Hotel SeoulvsImperial Palace Seoul
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul and Imperial Palace Seoul are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, JW Marriott Hotel Seoul is preferred by most writers compared to Imperial Palace Seoul. JW Marriott Hotel Seoul comes in at 84 with endorsements from 8 reviewers including Time Out, Fodor's and Star Service.
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
Frommer's
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
Forbes Travel Guide
176, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-040, South Korea
From $192/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"This 35-story contemporary hotel, connected to the COEX Mall and the subway, caters to the area's business travelers." Full review
"For those who don't mind being a few subway stops away from Seoul's more popular areas, the JW Marriott is a good mix of class and convenience." Full review
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Ask for a room above the 15th floor facing the river for spectacular views.
"It proudly claims to have the biggest bathrooms in Korea, though the rooms are otherwise bland, and occasionally patchy service means that they’re not really worth the money."
"This luxury hotel provides top quality service close to the shopping malls of Central City. The most spacious rooms, recently renovated, have views over the river or to the mountains."
"This 34-story metal and glass building sits in the center of the Kangnam district on the south side of Seoul, known as a business area and for its nightlife." Full review
"Travelers who don't mind being a few metro stops from attractions or the city center will find a quality stay." Full review
"The JW Marriot is nestled near the Shinsegae department store, the express bus terminal, and Famille Station." Full review
"The simple yet elegant Central City stay prioritizes style over substance to luxurious effect...rooms aren’t overly adorned, but every single space is meticulously clean and marvelously minimalist." Full review
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
"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."
"An upmarket hotel with extravagant decor, defined as "the elegance of antique European style"."
"For a decidedly Korean take on a lavish European hotel, look no further than the Imperial Palace." Full review
"A name like this raises expectations, but they are all met at Seoul’s most luxurious hotel." Full review
"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