Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel, Seoul
Expert reviews
“The IP Boutique Hotel is conveniently situated in Itaewon. It has a colorful facade that matches the 132 comfortable rooms within: think lots of white with splashes of Pop color.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Seoul.
“With its distinctive, multicolored exterior, the IP Boutique Hotel manages to be an Itaewon landmark without quite joining the chaos of the party district in earnest. The lobby is open and sociable and the location is ideal.”
What guests liked
- Clean rooms
- Friendly staff
- Boutique style
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
There is no compromise in quality style or comfort at the Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel of Seoul, South Korea. The luxury hotel is located in the cosmopolitan shopping and entertainment district of Itaewon, specifically Yongsan-gu. The unique design and serene ambiance enchant guests as soon as they step through the front doors. The 4-star, smoke-free property not only caters to leisure travelers but also has arrangements for businessmen and women with conference rooms and business facilities.
The accommodations are of the highest standard. Each soundproof room is artfully decorated. Artistic murals make a bold statement against white walls, giving the room a futuristic edge. The rooms also feature a flat-screen television, TV channels, safety deposit box, air purifier and glass bathroom. Pop-art paintings on the walls add to the trendy feel of this hotel.
The hotel’s central location puts it only a few minutes away from Seoul tower, Namdaemun Market and the Icheon International Airport. The National Museum of Korea, War Memorial of Korea, Seoul Central Mosque, Namsan Park and N Seoul Tower are also very close by. This is also great as travelers get the convenience of public transportation, can get easily immersed in the district’s culture and have plenty of other sites for sightseeing.
Hotel Details
— 133 rooms
— Built in 1987
— Ultra modern style
Hotel Features
— Free WiFi
— Restaurant
— Non-smoking rooms
— Free parking available
— Fitness center
— 24-hour front desk
— Tour desk
— Airport shuttle available
— Laundry service available
— Tour desk
— Currency exchange
— Business Centre
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 2:00 PM
— Check out ends at 12:00 PM
— Minimum check in age is 19 years old
Address
South Korea, Seoul, Yongsan-gu, Hannam-dong, 737-32.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
11 May 2025
Good hotel to party around Itaewon
Plenty of places to eat and drink on walking distance. Try “all that jazz “ across the street The staff, Galaxy in particular, were all very helpful Breakfast was surprisingly good.
The gym area looks depressing My first room had a hint of smoking smell A bit pricey for what it is
9 May 2025
Fabulous
The boutique style, comfy bed and normal size towels.
No taxi service during my stay
7 May 2025
Great location. Big clean room.
location was great and the rooms were quite big in comparison to others we have stayed in Seoul. The hotel was very clean and well managed and overall it was a good experience to stay there. It is very well located in Itaewon, almost half way between 2 metro stations. Lots of restaurants and coffee shops nearby. It was close enough to be a quick walk to the action of Itaewon, but far enough away to avoid the scuzzier parts.
There is no pool or other facilities and the hotel restaurant is tiny so it fills up very quickly.
4 May 2025
Charming hotel in the heart of Itaewon. Perfect location to explore the city.
Location, cleanliness, and amenities.
Air conditioning shuts off and doesn’t maintain the room at all good temperature. The room felt constantly stuffy. Not great when air pollution is present and there is no fresh airflow.
2 May 2025
Very good
Good location for international travelers. About ten minutes walking distance from nearest subway station. The hotel crew help us a lot with issues like calling taxi , and keeping the luggage for a couple of hours the last day. We could communicate in English easily.
23 April 2025
Good enough since the location is superb
Location is superb
Staffs are not so accommodating
21 April 2025
Fabulous
The room was located on the 11th floor with a view of main street below and the newer Northern and newer side of Seoul dotted with Skyscrapers across the Han. Room interior was like a bluish-green and bit dated, but was comfortable and had modern fixtures and master controls on the night stand. Very close to Metro ad you can the Government district and Yeouido Park in 20 mins. Located close to lots of restaurants, Revolution Pizza (nice Pizza 2 bigs Slices for like 700 Won ~$7) a famous Indian Vegetarian restaurant chain Saravana Bhavan, and Middle Eastern place Dubai for the Veggie and Vegan folks. But for those nostalgic for pulled pork there is Texas BBQ. Please make srue you also walk around the back streets where there you will get a glimpse of the older Itaewon.
The absence of a nice quality closet drawer to keep clothes and decent chair to sit on to do some work was a negative, that could be addressed. I was told that rooms were recently renovated (I guess the older rooms must has been really dated :)).
30 March 2025
Quirky Hotel with some disappointments!
We liked the quirky decor of the hotel. The location was good. The room was spacious and kitted out well. The staff were friendly.
The fact there was serious noisey ( pneumatic drill ) repair works going on at the hotel at the very front of the hotel through the whole time we stayed ( 4 days) including the weekend. The work started at 07.30 am every day and as our room was at the front we were woken up early every day. This was not flagged up on the website! The shower wouldn't function to begin with and it took two staff members to repair it! It was reasonably hot during the time we stayed and found out the AC was broken in the hotel! We were not informed until I enquired with the reception. They did provide a small fan. The hotel advertised on their website they provided an express bus to and from the airport, at a stop right outside the hotel, but when we enquired about it, we were told the service had been suspended! The nearest stop for the express was quite a long walk away up a steep hill!
20 March 2025
Overall is valued for money
There are many good food eateries and cafe closed by . Food option are plenty and subway is also nearby like 6-8 min walk
Tooth brush and tooth paste was not provided
12 March 2025
Overall it was good!
There’s a bus stop right in front of the hotel, its also near the subway! Alot of shops, restaurants and the party scene is nearby
the bidet controller was broken in our room plus they didn’t have free shaver kits or toothbrush/toothpaste
9 March 2025
Very good
Great quiet room , very modern facilities, in the center of Seoul and in Itaewon , breakfast was very delicious
No window in the room , little dark corridors
5 March 2025
Average and since we were there for such a short time we rolled with it
Location. Bistro in hotel offered a great breakfast
Staff were not helpful at all, seeming annoyed when we attempted to ask questions. While it was a non smoking hotel the smoke smell was tough at times. They even had an air purifier in the room. They also did not provide wash cloths.
5 March 2025
Pleasant
Loved the gym, coffee in the room, friendly staff
Dated, uncomfortable beds, overpriced
19 February 2025
Fabulous
the smell/scent used
16 February 2025
Good value hotel in Itaewon
Fine hotel, I like that there is little interaction with the hotel personnel, gives a sense of privacy. Hotel is okay, nothing to complain, feels a bit dated. Bed is comfortable, shower a bit low for taller people. Gym is great. Good value in Itaewon
Low shower Bit dated hotel
27 January 2025
Had an amazing time, would totally go again! Great experience.
The staff was really nice and helpful, the day we arrived. We lost our luggage and they helped us speak in Korean to the people working at the airport to find it, and everything was always very clean and they were extremely accommodating for all our needs. Highly recommend!
Everything was great. The only thing I would Improve would be the beds; That are good, but not great.
19 January 2025
Okay hotel in a great location
The location was great and the staff good
The property did not have a laundromat which is not convenient. Also the bathrooms do not have a large amount of privacy which is not comfortable for families
18 January 2025
Pleasant
It was nice
18 January 2025
Fabulous
Nice Hotel for a very good price and well located
11 January 2025
Fantastic location near Itaewon and easy to access trains and airport bus just outside.
Modern rooms, clean.
Would be nice if they have joined rooms for families
8 January 2025
In general, I recommend it
I liked the staff, the location and the room itself, it was quite
Despite the fact that cleaning was done every day, the room needs a general cleaning: carpet, seams in the bathroom, walls. The hotel management needs to allocate time for this and put the rooms in order, it is difficult for the staff to do this during the check-in/check-out of guests or during daily cleaning
2 January 2025
Very good
Excellent location and staff were friendly.
24 December 2024
Great location
Location is very good. Hotel was modern. On in all a good stay.
Breakfast area was very crowded as it is very small
14 December 2024
Good location - solid 4 star hotel
Location quite good for foreigners as there are lots of restaurants and businesses catering for foriegners in the neighborhood
Rooms need a refresh
14 December 2024
Good location, about 5-8 minutes walk to train station. Halal food and a few places to shop nearby :)
Staff at the front desk was helpful and able to give information when made enquiries. Assisted to book our taxi for the airport too. Spacious room and big wardrobe to hang our winter wear and clothings.
Room was not so sound proofed as we could hear people talking from next room.
13 December 2024
Fabulous
Good location
3 December 2024
Fabulous
The location is perfect. Value was great and the lobby is really nice.
Beds were very hard, pillows were hard and the bathroom pipe backed up in our first room. They made it right by upgrading our room.
3 December 2024
Pleasant
It had a very unique style, but was a good place to stay. The place was comfortable to stay in and the staff were friendly and easy to communicate with. The airport bus in front of the hotel was extremerly helpful though, as we didnt have to drag all our luggage everywhere to get to the airport.
1 December 2024
Great location to explore all of Seoul!
Simple and well appointed room with a nice coffee machine and a fridge. There was a tub and that was a nice bonus. The temperature of the room was perfect each day.
1 December 2024
Very good
Quiet but central at the party zone. Not far from subway station
30 November 2024
A great option in Itaewon!
I loved the location. The view from my room was beautiful of the mountain and city. I could also see Lotte Tower from my room. The room was very nice and comfortable The facilities in the room all worked and were quite modern too. Loved the fancy digital toilet. The room spray is something I remember loving about the room. I will rebook this hotel.
There are no other facilities besides offering a hotel room... but it didn't bother me.
22 November 2024
Fabulous
Staff had no hesitation moving room Person had smoked in room prior to my stay Is non smoking hotel
18 November 2024
Very good
Staff organised a taxi for us which was really appreciated
Nothing
18 November 2024
I had a great stay at this hotel
great location and super friendly staff.
i don't like the carpeting
13 November 2024
Great hotel to stay for a great price.
Everyone was friendly and helpful. The location was perfect to get everywhere.
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11 November 2024
Good
Great location and very walks let
Carpet was not that clean… no fault of the maids as they cleaned everyday but I think they need to remove the carpet and but down tile.
6 November 2024
Good location but no hangers in our room!!
Location, simple breakfast and mobile adapters
No hangers where we hang clothes or toiletries bag to hang in our rooms / toilet. It’s very bad. The double bed was very soft and not comfortable. It’s not stable and can make a person wake up if another person tossed bed.
5 November 2024
Very good
Great location and nice rooms
No room service options
5 November 2024
Overall is a great place to stay.
All the staff in the restaurant were very good and thoughtful. The place is nearby to convenient shop,next to Gucci. Smoking area was a few minutes walk. The toilet in the lobby was so clean and satisfying.
The receptionist was ok but wish they have like a booking booth for tourists to book for tour/amusement parks etc. the room attendant does clean everyday but the mattress cover and duvet is change every 2 days if im not wrong to safe the environment kinda thing. No swimming pool 😭
1 November 2024
Very good
The location and the hotel in general.
Breakfast place was very small but the breakfast itself was very good
31 October 2024
Very good
Really nice location and pretty good hotel
We can hear neighbors tv through the walls
30 October 2024
Perfect location, amazing service - we will be back!
The location is perfect: close to cool cafes, amazing retail, bars - yet it is quiet and not an overly packed area. The staff was exceptionally nice and helpful, the service was like in a five star place. The room cozy with good amount of closet space, also the bathroom isn’t too small.
A little renovation wouldn’t hurt, like some paint and a fresh carpet - but it didn’t bother us and it still feels clean!
27 October 2024
It was really delightful! :D
The view from the room was awesome! :) Breakfast was also very good including the staff serving.
Transparent washroom doors! :(
27 October 2024
Overall ..Okay!
The hotel has a good location close to many restaurants and metro stations, the only advantage in the room is a good coffee machine and a charging station, staff are so friendly and attentive they are helpful and always smiling.
the rooms wasn’t super clean, it’s a mix between old and modern. The bathroom has no privacy.
25 October 2024
Convient and clean
Location was ideal
The rooms could do with a facelift and mattress was very soft
21 October 2024
Would recommend for sure.
Very spacious room in a very neat and beautiful hotel, great location as well.
Room looked very clean at first sight but the sofa was dirty and also in the shower there were some spider webs. However this is the only remark, otherwise a really nice room.
19 October 2024
overall very good
bright and spacious. nice decoration. close to subway. airport bus right in front with discount voucher.
cleaning needs to be more detail. stain on table edge. hair on floor.
15 October 2024
We had a good stay at your hotel
the room was very good, clean and the hotel location was very good
14 October 2024
Excellence. Awesome.
Very strategic, easy access to town. Quiet, clean but no halal food. The staff is helpful. TQ front desk officers. Much appreciated!
No halal food. Everything else ok. But should allow early check in for free if you stay for few days
Hotel facilities
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Fitness
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Non-smoking throughout
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
11 May 2025
It was safe, comfortable, clean and beautiful speaking English staff as well as in kitchen.