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Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas
$262 and up
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Ranked #11 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"My room had something of a view, you could see a sliver of the Han River and a section of downtown Seoul-it wasn't spectacular, but I didn't care...."
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"If you were planning on spending more time in Seoul downtown (Myeongdong, Insadong, etc.) then I suggest staying at one of the hotels North of the river...."
Lotte Hotel Seoul
$300 and up
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Ranked #2 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"Great location in downtown Seoul. Very luxurious rooms, restaurants, and shopping!..."
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"The accessibility from the hotel to downtown was very good. It took just 5-10 minutes to get to Myungdong, Jongno, and City Hall. Moreover, the hotel is directly connected from..."
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Ranked #5 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"The hotel, is situated on the south of the Hangang River, while the downtown and most tourist sites are actually in the north. The lobby is on the 24th floor, while the gym and..."
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"The hotel is well located in downtown Seoul. The rooms are super modern and functional. My bathtub was right at the window, so I watch over Seoul while sitting in the tub. Awesome..."
Ranked #21 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"I recommend it without any hesitation if you look for a non-expensive accommodation in the centre of downtown Seoul. Check their prices in advance because they vary from time to..."
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"Though the hotel stands Downtown, we heard no noise from the street below -- or from other rooms. The hotel looks quite new and both our room and the public areas were clean and..."
Ranked #9 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"Location of the hotel is great if you want to explore downtown Seoul, with palaces in easy walking distance and the new City Library is just a few minutes walk away...."
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"The rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff was wonderful, and I liked my view of downtown Seoul. Very close to my meetings at various downtown Seoul law firms. It was..."
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
$203 and up
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Ranked #10 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"Have stayed both at the JW Marriott and at the Lotte Hotel (downtown). Bottom line: JWM is the better hotel, but the Lotte has the better location for exploring the city...."
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"3x per year since 2004 and have stayed at most of the better hotels in the downtown area, but the one I keep coming back to is the JW Marriott. ..."
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Ranked #6 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"The Plaza offers an excellent location in downtown Seoul. Facing City Hall you are in front row seats for any festival/ concert/ activity happening there. Also, beware if you have..."
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"The Plaza Hotel Seoul is downtown, across from City Hall. It is a fine business hotel. Not as luxurious as the Shilla or Lotte Hotels but well appointed. Check your room booking..."
Lotte City Hotel Mapo
$150 and up
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Ranked #7 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"Not really any. If you want a reasonably priced higher end stylish business hotel in downtown Seoul then this hotel is an excellent option...."
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"This was a quick trip so location was a bit out of the bustle of downtown. Due to the weather I would stay at a hotel downtown. However, the subway is connected to the hotel so..."
Grand Hyatt Seoul
$308 and up
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Ranked #19 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"views. The hotel is close enough to the downtown and is set on a hill in a quiet neighborhood. I would stay here again if in Seoul...."
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"The draw for this popular hotel is the great view of downtown Seoul from their view rooms. If you come wintertime, the outdoor pool turns into a beautiful ice-skating rink...."
Ranked #30 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"My fault, I could have checked beforehand on the map where it is but I was just assuming most W Hotels are downtown. Anyway, the pick-up at the airport prearranged by the hotel was..."
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"Difficult to build a structure like that in crowded (and expensive) Gangnam or downtown. (i.e., ever try finding a seat in the lobby of Lotte Hotel MyongDong?..."
Ranked #31 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"A standard double room in downtown Seoul cost the equivalent of £45 per night. The hotel and rooms are very clean and the rooms are modern and well appointed with free internet..."
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"This is a small, modern, "business hotel" located in the heart of downtown Seoul. It has good access from Incheon airport with the airport bus stop being a 5 minute walk from the..."
Lotte Hotel World
$167 and up
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Ranked #3 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"Last time it was the JW Marriott in Gagnam, which was lovely, but for the distance into downtown Seoul, therefore I booked this hotel, believing it to be the central Lotte. ..."
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"However, the hotel was out of the way from Seoul downtown (45 minutes without traffic). However, a few vital things to watch out for: internet connection was not free ; breakfast..."
Hotel Sunbee
$94 and up
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Ranked #35 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"bus stops just minutes away. Hotel Sunbee is probably one of the nicer options you'll manage to find under $100USD/night in downtown Seoul...."
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"The hotels location is so good that the downtown attrations are very near but he hotel is not noisey. I took a room with twin beds but they take additional money for the third..."
Ranked #1 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"Price : I find bit coslty comparing Hotels in Downtown. Other Cons : Hotel dont provide any Bathroom Kits, No free Breakfast, Wifi as per agreement Thats it.. I am sure I will..."
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"Location isn't near the main city center but the service is exceptional and the room was perfect. We booked a Deluxe King bed for myself, my wife and 15 month old daughter at a..."
InterContinental Seoul COEX
$242 and up
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Ranked #27 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"This is top of the line business and upscale local hotel in center of Kangnam downtown area. Like many Seoul hotels (Ritz, Rennaisance, etc) the service is terrific. Rooms were..."
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"The hotel is very well located in Gangnam district, at a walking distance from Coex and other relevant business centers downtown. Not to miss a morning visit to the nearby Bomgeunsa..."
Ranked #37 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"General - Accommodation at an affordable price the day of the recommendations from the city center, but staff training is needed response..."
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"The location is excellent in downtown city Seoul. However I was fairly shocked by the room rate which shot up more than 20% in 6 months. And on top hotel decided to exclude use of..."
Ranked #72 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"It is perfectly located in a safe and comparatively calm place in downtown Seoul. Town hall in sight from the Eastern rooms; major palaces within 10 minutes walking distance; major..."
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"The Hotel is located in Downtown Seoul and is a wonderful local to explore and discover. The staff spoke perfect english and were more than helpful. Upon arrival they not only took..."
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Ranked #46 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"The staff was very helpful and friendly. I would recommend this hotel to anyone that is looking for a nice place to stay in downtown Seoul...."
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"Hotel is good location when you want to see Palace and Downtown and Namtaemun market. but it little bit hard walking to hotel. Breakfast is good. Also, Front staff were very..."
Ranked #25 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"I conduct some business meetings in hotel which is impressive for customers and some downtown Seoul. Customers can contact me easily and meetrings can be held in private or in..."
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"Good value for money for 5 star hotel close to Downtown Seoul. I felt very uncomfortable at the check-in desk due to massive Chinese group making unbareable noise in the lobby..."
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Ranked #73 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"As pointed out, the hotel has a very convenient van service that hits several points downtown and terminates (starts its trip back) in Itaewon. ..."
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"Yes the hotel is further from downtown, but for us that was a blessing. We felt like we were in a country resort. The Grand is a beautiful property. We have stayed at Hiltons around..."
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Ranked #71 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"This hotel was the cheapest international standard hotel we could find in downtown Seoul. Location was OK with the subway station, and local bars being a 5 minute walk away. Even a..."
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"The hotel is about a 10 minute walk from downtown Seoul. Beds were western style and comfortable. All in all I would recommend another hotel- this one is just too damn average..."
Ranked #65 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"The hotel is within walking distance of the city center. An OK hotel, with free WiFi in the lobby. Only two elevators for the higher floors,with waiting times up to two minutes. My..."
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"The location of the Ramada is in downtown Seoul. You can get to the hotel using the train, bus or taxi. The taxi cost is about $82USD. The bus is just about as fast and cost..."
Ranked #54 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"Price-wise, the hotel was slightly more than I expected (considering there was no swimming pool), but it seems fairly central to downtown Seoul...."
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"To wrap up this place is a nice option if you don't have to travel downtown very often. If you plan to visit Seoul, I'd recommend something closer to the city...."
Ranked #109 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"However, since the hotel is on line 5, you have to transfer to another line if you want to go to the city center. Taking the bus is more convenient if you know which bus you will..."
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"Had an event at Kintex, so this hotel was the nearest from downtown. There are many restaurants in the area too. Rooms are rather dated but otherwise clean. Also the room doors are..."
Ranked #56 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"As a conclusion, this hotel is certainly a good option if you are looking for an affordable hotel in downtown Seoul with good service. If you are looking for a nice and cosy hotel..."
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"The hotel is small and quiet and close to everything in the city centre. There are aeveral ahops just down the hill and if you fancy a bit of exercise then the Sky Tower is close by..."
Ranked #132 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"The room was quite small, but functional - what you would expect from a city centre hotels. There are many different types of restaurant close to the hotel. We ate in a Chinese..."
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"The hotel is conveniently located in downtown area and easily accessible. The room size is however small and the bed size very small. The double bed that we were given to use was..."
Ranked #15 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"Considering this is downtown Seoul, room with such large size is hard to find! The housekeeping staffs did an excellent job in keeping room nice and clean. However, the front desk..."
Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Times Square
$157 and up
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Ranked #13 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"Ideal location for people who are not too fussed about being downtown and who prefer a nice hotel in a good area closer to both airports. Checked in at 9am (!!), which may have..."
Metro Hotel
$110 and up
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Ranked #4 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"Situated in the city centre of Seoul, in the Myeongdong district, nearby Namdaemun Market, several old Palaces and tempels, the Cheonggyeocheon Stream and a lot of other interesting..."
Ranked #22 of 379 hotels in Seoul
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"A wonderful hotel in the middle of downtown Seoul that feels like home is difficult to find but Somerset has it all and more! The kitchen, the fluffy bed, the comfortable couch and..."
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