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Imperial Palace SeoulvsKoreana Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Koreana Hotel ranks slightly higher than Imperial Palace Seoul. Koreana Hotel is ranked #21 in Seoul with praise from 5 publications including Rough Guide, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
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
Koreana Hotel
Frommer's Fodor's Rough Guide Michelin Guide
61-1 Taepyeongno 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-101, South Korea
From $62/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "A pleasant hotel with an equally pleasant staff, this 14-story building is centrally located." Full review
Fodor's "It may not stand out in any single category but the Koreana offers travelers the best combination of location, space, and value of any high-end hotel in Seoul." Full review
Rough Guide "Half the price of some of its competitors, but with similar rooms and service standards."
Michelin Guide "A mid-range hotel in a prime central location, close to Seoul City Hall and Gyeongbokgung and Deoksugung (royal palaces)."
