Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, an IHG Hotel

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, an IHG Hotel Overview

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked into the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, an IHG Hotel, I wasn’t expecting to be blown away. I mean, you see one luxury hotel lobby, you’ve sort of seen them all, right? Wrong. This place actually made me stop in my tracks, and I’ve stayed at my fair share of five-star properties.

The thing about this hotel is its location in Gangnam – and I don’t mean that in a cheesy Psy reference way. It’s genuinely positioned in the heart of Seoul‘s business district, but what struck me was how quiet my room was despite being surrounded by the city’s energy. You’re literally walking distance from COEX Mall (which, honestly, you could spend an entire day exploring), and the subway connection is so seamless that getting anywhere in the city becomes effortless. What I really appreciated was the staff’s approach – they don’t hover, but somehow they always appear exactly when you need them. The concierge team actually knows the neighborhood beyond the typical tourist spots, which is refreshing.

The rooms themselves are spacious by Seoul standards, and I’m talking genuinely spacious, not just “well, it’s bigger than a Tokyo hotel room” spacious. The views from the higher floors are something else – you get this sweeping panorama of the Han River and the city sprawling out in all directions. What I loved was the attention to details you don’t always notice right away: the bathroom lighting is actually flattering (miracle!), the bed linens feel substantial without being heavy, and the blackout curtains completely block out Seoul’s neon glow when you need real sleep. The fitness center surprised me too – it’s not just a few treadmills thrown in a basement room, but a proper facility with equipment that’s actually maintained. You know what really won me over though? The breakfast spread. Sure, there’s the standard international fare, but they also do justice to Korean breakfast options, and the coffee – well, let’s just say I didn’t need my usual Starbucks run. The pool area feels like a genuine escape from the urban intensity outside, even though you’re still very much in the middle of everything. If I had to nitpick, the lobby can get pretty bustling during peak business hours since it’s popular with corporate travelers, but that’s more of an observation than a complaint. This place manages to feel both impressively grand and surprisingly comfortable at the same time.

The concierge service in Seoul can arrange exclusive palace tours at Gyeongbokgung, secure private K-beauty workshops, and organize trips to nearby Jeju Island and the DMZ border zone.

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, an IHG Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, an IHG Hotel

• Daryl from Canada (9/10)

  The rooms are large and comfy and the beds are amazing. Slept very well. The staff are great.
  The location next to COEX is unbeatable and the Airport Express Shuttle stops right outside. it's a great location in Gangnum.
  The breakfasts are really fantastic and healthy as well as yummy.
  I've stayed here before, it's my third time staying with them.

• Kh from Mongolia (9/10)

  Very convenient close to everything

• Agnes from Malaysia (9/10)

  room size, service, quick check-in and check-out, request for extra bed was done before I got there, generous with asks for more coffee etx, good bath products, availability in choice of pillows

• Angela from New Zealand (9/10)

  Excellent location.
  Luxurious interior.

• Johnnie from United States (9/10)

  Location, new, luxury

• Fatima from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

  Location and it is connected to the most luxury mall hyundai department and starfield
  U have a lot if restaurants more than quality
  And it is most important location in gangnam The staff above expected helpful high reception especially mr joshua-kim concierge amazing job 🙏 the lobby lounge was amazing

• Heeseon from Italy (9/10)

  so easy to access to everywhere in seoul from the hotel. superb service by crews with always kind smile. the breakfast food quality is exceptional. very clean room condition.

• Lolwa from Qatar (9/10)

  1.Staff were so kind and helpful and always smiling.
  2.The location is perfect in the heart of Seoul.
  3.Small supermarket in the hotel.
  4.Breakfast covers all kinds of food.
  5.The hotel connects with 3 shopping malls.
  6.The room was perfect.

• Nadezda from Cyprus (9/10)

  Location, good renovated rooms quite spacious , fabulous breakfast

• Daniel from Netherlands (8/10)

  Very good location, service Staff. Very good pick up service from Airport. compliments to driver Harry Kim of good English.

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