InterContinental Seoul COEX, an IHG HotelvsTHE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, InterContinental Seoul COEX is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Plaza. InterContinental Seoul COEX comes in at #12 in Seoul with endorsements from 5 reviewers like Gayot, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
InterContinental Seoul COEX, an IHG Hotel
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
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
"With its many business amenities and convenient location, this hotel is the choice for groups, families and even airline crews. " Full review
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
Recommended
"If you are looking for a glitzy location for your upcoming Seoul trip, look no further than InterContinental Seoul Coex." Full review
Gayot
"A shopping arcade, day spa and fitness club are just a few of the exceptional facilities located at this upscale business hotel."
THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection
119 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-864, South Korea
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Directly facing City Hall and adjacent to Deoksugung, you could hardly wish for a more central location."
Fodor's
"After a six-month long renovation in 2010, the Plaza emerged as downtown Seoul's most strikingly unique luxury hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Opposite the rising glass edifice of the new City Hall, you couldn’t get more central than the Plaza, which was given a striking makeover inside and out in 2010." Full review
Afar Magazine
"From your bedside touch-screen phone in The Plaza Hotel in central Seoul, you can control almost everything--the lights, the drapes and curtains, the air conditioning." Full review
Time Out
"Situated in front of City Hall, right next to Seoul Plaza, the Plaza hotel boasts of the most vibrant and metropolitan sceneries of Seoul" Full review