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Imperial Palace SeoulvsSeoul YMCA Tourist Hotel
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, Imperial Palace Seoul ranks marginally better than Seoul YMCA Tourist Hotel. Imperial Palace Seoul scores 75 with approval from 5 publications including Jetsetter, Fodor's 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
Seoul YMCA Tourist Hotel
Frommer's Lonely Planet
9 Jongno 2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-753, South Korea
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Frommer's "You can't get any more basic than these rooms. The narrow beds are pretty hard, although the rooms are clean and serviceable." Full review
Lonely Planet "We can’t guarantee whether it’s fun to stay at the YMCA, but this 8th-floor hotel in a very central location offers a decent range of clean, simply furnished rooms with friendly service." Full review
