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InterContinental Seoul COEX, an IHG HotelvsRakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village

Rakkojae Seoul and InterContinental Seoul COEX are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Rakkojae Seoul ranks marginally better than InterContinental Seoul COEX. Rakkojae Seoul comes in at 81 with endorsements from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Time Out.

InterContinental Seoul COEX, an IHG Hotel
7/10
524 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-975, South Korea
From $137/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"One of a pair sitting at opposite ends of the COEX mall, this is newer and marginally less expensive than the Grand."
Star Service Star Service
"With its many business amenities and convenient location, this hotel is the choice for groups, families and even airline crews. " Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"In an enviable position next door to the COEX Mall and Convention Centre, this luxury hotel has a modernist functional des­ign with spotless rooms and great service." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"If you are looking for a glitzy location for your upcoming Seoul trip, look no further than InterContinental Seoul Coex." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A shopping arcade, day spa and fitness club are just a few of the exceptional facilities located at this upscale business hotel."
Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village
7/10
218 Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-800, South Korea
From $0/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Built entirely with the same traditional techniques used in temples... staying at Rakkojae gives the impression of visiting the home of a Joeson-era aristocrat." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This beautifully restored hanok, with an enchanting garden is modelled after Japan’s ryokan. The guesthouse’s mud-walled sauna is included in the prices." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"The most authentic of the bunch, character-wise. Not only is the hanok an 1870s original, but the owners serve traditional food for dinner: a little like a Japanese ryokan."
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"One of the best, Rak Ko Jae, has fancy touches such as jade floors and a mud sauna. Guests can perform a tea ceremony and make their own kimchi to take home." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The guest rooms feature white wallpaper and silk blankets filled with cotton wool. The hanoks are even equipped with Japanese bathing tubs and yellow soil jjimjilbang saunas." Full review

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