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Imperial Palace SeoulvsMetro Hotel
Both Metro Hotel and Imperial Palace Seoul are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Metro Hotel ranks significantly better than Imperial Palace Seoul. Metro Hotel is ranked #10 in Seoul with recommendations from 5 reviewers like Oyster, Michelin Guide and Rough Guide.
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
Metro Hotel Fodor's Rough Guide Michelin Guide
Oyster
199-33 Euljiro 2-ga Jung-Gu, Seoul 100-845, South Korea
From $52/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Fodor's "Centered in the heart of Seoul's downtown, the Metro Hotel is a comfortable, no-frills tourist hotel and one of the best values in the city." Full review
Rough Guide "A modern, squeaky-clean hotel away from the bustling Myeongdong main roads, where the staff are friendly and breakfast is included."
Michelin Guide "A business hotel in the city center, at affordable prices. Well presented, with design-oriented decor."
Oyster Mid-Range
"This 78-room, three-pearl hotel is located smack in the middle of Seoul’s famous shopping district -- Myeongdong." Full review
