Fodor's Expert Review Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas
521, Teheran-ro, Seoul, Seoul, 06164, South Korea
If it's luxury you're after, look no further, because this upscale hotel near the COEX Mall in the heart of Gangnam delivers it in spades. The hotel has ultra-modern rooms done up in tasteful colors, which also feature some of the best views in the city. This gleaming high rise also has a Japanese restaurant (Hakone) and its Chinese counterpart (Wei Lou), as well as all day dining at the elegant Grand Kitchen buffet. You can also find European cheeses, sandwiches, and charcuterie at the Grand Deli, whose wine shop boasts a collection of 1,400 varieties. For drinks and other culinary options, the cavernous Lobby and Lounge offers coffee, tea, and cocktails in a classic setting that blends the best of East and West.
PROS
- great location
- modern, elegant rooms
- city views
CONS
- not flexible on late check-out
- swimming pool requires googles and swim cap
- buffet can get crowded
