Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel, Seoul

737-32 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“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.

CNN review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel, Seoul. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.0 out of 5.0

Ranked 14th in Seoul

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What guests liked

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

4.0
Lin

21 December 2023

Very good

No breakfast. Convenient to train but not really near anything. Cost reasonable at approx $100 per night. Staff was great. No frills

4.5
Haziranisah

20 December 2023

Fabulous

Clean facilities. Love that the toilet has bidet. And friendly staff.

The pillow was not comfortable. Too flat.

4.5
Krisztina

20 December 2023

Fabulous

Great location, friendly staff Excellent

4.5
Krisztina

19 December 2023

Great stay, will be back for sure

Great location, friendly staff

3.5
Bojjej

15 December 2023

Pleasant

Good location. However, it does get loud on the street outside and there is a club that was loud late into the night. If you are sensitive to noise, maybe consider another area of Seoul.

4.5
Suciu

14 December 2023

A good experience!

The hotel has responded prompt to all requests. The room is huge.

The bathroom being only glass îs strange.

4.0
Nur

8 December 2023

Comfortable

The staff were very accommodating. The room is always kept clean and i like how they have soap dispensers. I really love the shampoo they provide from Galrtem. The room size was just nice too. Good space and comfortable stay for my 8 nights there.

4.5
Ian

5 December 2023

Great hotel, quiet Itaewon location. Lovely bed and comfortable room.

This was an excellent choice for me in Itaewon, quiet and away from bars but close to everything. The room exceeded my expectations having read reviews it was clean, comfortable and had a great view.

Staff were fine but not overly interested.

3.5
Gilles

4 December 2023

Not good

Too noisy on 3 floor due to disco music

4.5
Alex

29 November 2023

Fabulous

Cost of the laundry is very high

3.5
Djadjo

28 November 2023

Pleasant

Location

Room need some improvement

4.0
Crystal

28 November 2023

overall location good and pleasant

the view from my window and good location

its a pain somedays communicating with the staff at the reception counter, long wait or didnt understand English.

4.0
Raymond

27 November 2023

Fun Times

Centrally located. Bus stops and subway stations nearby. Great view from the top floor suite

4.0
Paul

25 November 2023

Great stay and will stay again

Room was good and clean. Good location also. Have stayed here before

4.0
Taisa

22 November 2023

Very enjoyable

Interesting Neighborhood. Good restaurants

It met my need so nothing bad to say.

4.0
Siti

21 November 2023

Very good

Near the mosque and halal eateries

4.0
Veatiny

21 November 2023

it good so far, feeling safe

room clean, location safe, handy staff

room small, location far from supermarket

4.0
Nuria

19 November 2023

Comfortable hotel for a short stay

Comfortable bed and pillows, good service, artful boutique decor. Convenience shop close to the hotel.

Hotel surroundings were not as nice as other neighbourhoods. Not many traditional places or nice coffee shops to have dinner around the hotel.

4.0
Robert

16 November 2023

Great value for money

WifI could've been stronger (better bandwidth)

3.5
Jan

14 November 2023

Excellent location, so-so stay

Excellent location in fun and vibrant Itaewon. Good quality comfy beds, rooms promptly cleaned by very friendly cleaning lady.

Too many mirrors on the room and didn't like that the toilet was separated from the bed area with only a curtain and the light was bright white. If you have a companion who likes to sleep early they will be pissed when you use the toilet and bath. Turning on the light illuminated the entire room so bright. The carpet was dirty, there were obvious stains. The airconditioning was also weak, maximum low temperature is 20 degrees celsius, which I felt wasn't accurate as the room felt so warm we even sweated at times as we slept.

4.0
Jamie

11 November 2023

Very good

Great location and decor in the hotel

No breakfast option or bar. Gym OK but small

4.5
Beatrice

11 November 2023

Perfect location to visit Seoul 🙌

We are so glad we stayed in the IP boutique hotel in Itaewon. It is the perfect location in Seoul, close to many bars and restaurants as well as the Leeum museum and the Blue Square. 2 subway stations are also nearby as well as many buses. We loved the designer decor and the staff was very helpful. We asked to change room when we arrived as while our initial room was large and freshly decorated, it did not get much daylight as it faced a wall. So we swapped it for a slightly smaller bedroom in need of repainting for a better view to the street and daylight. Our room was on the third floor, I would recommend asking for a higher floor room with view:) Overall we stayed seven nights and would return without hesitation. Comfy bed and pillows, very clean and inspiring decor!

Some rooms are in need of repainting …

4.0
Veatiny

5 November 2023

That's good to know and stay there

No idea

Limited wifi

4.5
Cornel

2 November 2023

Fabulous

I liked the location,staff,room setup.

The bed was a little too small.

4.5
Peter

1 November 2023

Fabulous

Location - everything is close by, metro, convenient store, even church. Room and bed comfortable. Stuff helpful.

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
  • - Private check-in/check-out

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
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