Imperial Palace Seoul, SeoulImperial Palace Seoul in Seoul, South Korea has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 39 of 111 hotels we score in Seoul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $199 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Gangnam district of Seoul, the Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam is a luxury hotel positioned near major cultural and business hubs. The property contains 128 rooms and suites, featuring interiors that combine European design with Korean heritage and pop-art murals. Guests can access an outdoor pool, a gym, a sauna, and three on-site restaurants. The hotel serves travellers visiting for business or leisure who require proximity to transportation links and Itaewon. While the facilities are extensive, the indoor swimming pool design may not suit every preference.What stands out

Spacious guest rooms

Well equipped gym

Helpful staff

Central Gangnam location

Watch out for

Unusual indoor pool design

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