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
16 May 2024
All in all very easy check in and check out- cleaning ladies were very nice, always concerned and attentive
It was very silent
Bit anonymous - but thats probably like that in hotels
16 May 2024
Pleasant
Perfect location for Muslim , Halal food restaurants are around every were, also its close to the itewen metro station. Bus pick up point also in front of hotel
11 May 2024
Very good
Good place
8 May 2024
Very good
Clean and tidy
A little small
6 May 2024
Pleasant
The bathroom door can't lock and is transparent at the bottom and top of the door.
5 May 2024
Comfortable and central. Perfect to explore and out.
Comfortable and central
3 May 2024
Good location, comfortable beds
Good location in Itaewon where there are lots of places to eat and drink and near the metro station to get to the sights and other areas. Quite a big room and a great view of the city. Beds very comfortable especially compared to some we had in Japan!
A bit style over function. Lots of mirrors so saw a bit too much of myself! And no light switch in or outside the bathroom just a switch by the beds which made no sense.
29 April 2024
Exceeded my expectations and was a great value. The location was wonderful too.
The room was very clean and well decorated! I was very surprised how well decorated the entire hotel was, it was so much nicer than I had expected considering the price I was able to book it for.
The beds were a bit uncomfortable compared to the other stays I had.
27 April 2024
Pleasant
Good price with fantastic location
The carpet is old .
24 April 2024
Great location , friendly staff and good value for money .
The best thing about this hotel is the location . It's perfect for going out to the many bars sbd restaurants in Itaewon and close to the metro to get around Seoul. It's also close to the very fashionable Hannam dong with lots of boutique shops and restaurants. . The staff are really helpful and friendly . It was the third time I've stayed there as great value for money is Seoul .
No laundry room but wasn't a huge problem.
23 April 2024
Fabulous
Good sized bedroom, clean and comfortable. Good location, walking distance from restaurants/bars.
21 April 2024
Comfortable stay in Itaewon
Good gym facilities and excellent location. Room was clean and comfortable. Price was good as we got a deal; we would have looked elsewhere if it was full price. Saw a few reviews on the noise, but we were 9th floor and had no issues.
Bathroom was separated from the room with glass/frosted glass and curtain in a twin room - needed more privacy. No option to not have towels replaced daily (if there was, this wasn't clear).
20 April 2024
Beautiful design hotel in the downtown. Strongly recommend.
The artistic design. Close to the metro station.
Nothing in particular. Maybe a bar would be an added value.
10 April 2024
Very good
Rooms were clean, had everything you needed. Staff were very attentive.
Beds were hard so very uncomfortable
4 April 2024
Good value and close to many bars and restaurants
Its walking distance to many clubs and restaurants. The room wasn't big but very cozy. It was comfortable and clean and modern. I would definitely stay again and recommend others.
3 April 2024
3 great days/nights in this hotel, location
The hotel as well as the room were good, clean, room temperature was perfect. Location was also perfect for me it was 3 great days/nights in this hotel, location😁👌🏾
All was good
2 April 2024
Walking distance Itaewon MRT and 24hr food places.
The room is quite spacious, as it is winter time, the heater works nicely and they have a separate air purifier which is very good. There is a closed pocket balcony which has amazing view of lotte tower and the streets of Itaewon which is so nice to look. The toilet seat is automatic with a heater and has a built-in bidet. The bath tub is nice as you can relax after a long day of walking in Seoul. They have a full height mirror which is nice to check your OOTD before going out. the place is nearby Itaewon station and nearby halal food. some food establishments are 24hrs so it is very good location. We will book again in this hotel when we visit Seoul.
There is not enough exhaust in the toilet, so at some point, it will be stuffy especially when you are using hot water. Please add an exhaust fan on top with ample suction. The toilet walls are made of glass, so when you prefer sleeping without lights, and someone goes the toilet, it brightens the whole room.
31 March 2024
I will came back in the future.
Well located
The aircon is not efficient and guests have limited control of the temperature.
30 March 2024
Very good
Strategy location. The room is clean.
The hot water during shower was intermittent. The toilet is a bit smelly. The air conditioner is totally not functioning.
27 March 2024
Pretty good, could be great.
The location was great with easy access to the bus. The room had nice amenities including an air purifier and espresso machine. Cleaning staff was very kind!
The room was a little beat up. The walls were dinged up, the carpet did not look it's best, and I could not lower the temperature at night which made it a bit uncomfortable for sleeping.
25 March 2024
Fabulous
The toilet system is the best!
Price a tad high for the season.
25 March 2024
Very good
The room had a fridge with water, the staff were very friendly and was clean.
The key card machine inside the room flashes blue light when card is not inside and you need to take out the key card for some of the lights to go off, so this was a bit inconvenient.
24 March 2024
Very good
I liked the location. Rooms were cleaned every day. No noise or sound from the neighbors.
There are no doors leading to the bathroom. The hotel doesn't have an area to work or sit quietly, however, there are 2 conference rooms on the 3rd that are now used often. Checking in is at 3 pm! If you come early in the morning, they will ask you to pay 10000 for every hour before 3 pm. Seriously?
18 March 2024
Pleasant
Location
Small gym. No black tea.
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
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
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
19 May 2024
definitely recommend anyone staying in the area. central point to reach anywhere in seoul via subway
everything
bathroom. it was transparent with glass and no lock. we should get that option due to privacy concerns.