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The Shilla Seoul vs InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas

Both The Shilla Seoul and Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Shilla Seoul ranks significantly higher than Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. The Shilla Seoul comes in at #3 in Seoul with endorsements from 8 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Travel + Leisure and Oyster.

The Shilla Seoul
The Shilla Seoul
8 / 10
202, Jangchungdong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
From $235 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The location is a bit inconvenient if you want to be in the middle of it all, but it's great for those looking for a quieter place to stay." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"It contains a luxury spa by French cosmetic brand Guertain as well as all the trappings of a true four star hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"If hotel design were an Olympic sport, the Shilla would be the Michael Phelps of Seoul properties." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Tucked away in a quiet area on the eastern access road to Namsan, this hotel is characterized by the traditional style of its rooms and exterior."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This top-class hotel has a legendary reputation for high-quality service and has played host to many foreign dignitaries."
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InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas
InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas
8 / 10
521 Teheranno Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-732, South Korea
From $203 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A top-notch hotel, it's located right next to the COEX Mall and the World Trade Center." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This is ideal accommodation for both business travelers and tourists, next to the Korean World Trade Center and two minutes from the vast COEX Mall."
National Geographic National Geographic
"If you can’t get one of the 535 rooms, try the COEX InterContinental at the other end of the mall." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Set in the heart of Gangnam, Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas guarantees a glamorous backdrop to any stay in Seoul." Full review
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Have the sommelier choose a fine wine from the menu of 1,000 selections as you enjoy the vista of Seoul from the 34th floor.
Time Out Time Out
"While there are a lot of hotels near and surrounding COEX mall, InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas, built into the mall itself, comes unbeatably close. Although it's a high-end business..." Full review
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