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Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas

Seoul • Gangnam • SPLURGE

avg. $304 / night

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At a glance

A 1988 bronze-glazed tower in Gangnam with mid-century interiors and a Japanese garden restaurant.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts visiting Seoul's Gangnam

Highlights:

  • Bronze-glazed tower landmark since 1988 with dramatic street-level slot opening
  • Mid-century guestrooms with fluted headboards and sputnik chandeliers
  • Japanese restaurant garden with granite boulders and maple trees
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PB hotel design editorial

At the heart of Gangnam, Seoul's most commercially pressurized district, a bronze-toned tower rising above the COEX complex has anchored the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas as one of the quarter's most legible landmarks since the property opened in 1988. The facade's warm-glazed curtain wall, visible in the aerial images catching the last ember light of a Seoul dusk, gives the building a presence distinct from the cooler glass skins of its neighbors — the tower carrying the feeling of a considered civic gesture rather than speculative office construction. The dramatic slot opening carved into the lower podium, lit from within and framing a lone figure at street level, underscores the architectural ambition at work in the base. Inside, the interiors navigate a tension that defines much of Seoul's top-tier hospitality: holding international luxury conventions in productive dialogue with Korean spatial sensibility. The guestrooms show this clearly — floor-to-ceiling glazing framing panoramic city views, with fluted headboard panels, brass-armed sputnik chandeliers, and deep cobalt bench seats giving the suites a tailored mid-century register. The Chinese restaurant takes a more formal approach, with rippling plaster ceiling forms, travertine columns, blue-patterned carpet, and blue-and-white porcelain centerpieces nodding to classical East Asian dining culture. Most quietly persuasive is the Japanese restaurant garden, where granite boulders, Japanese maple, and horizontal timber screens achieve an atmosphere of deliberate stillness — an unlikely counterpoint to the density pressing in from every direction outside.

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Discover luxury in the heart of Seoul at InterContinental Grand Seoul Parnas. With a distinguished history of 40 years marked by exceptional service, revel in guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic city views. Savor distinct dining experiences at our five restaurants, workout in our state-of-the-art fitness center, and unwind with a refreshing dip in our indoor pool. Nestled in one of Korea's most affluent districts, our upscale hotel is a hub of culture and commerce.

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Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas Reviews

2,407 reviews

"My wife and I had a pleasure of spending 6 wonderful days @ this fabulous hotel. From check in to check out everything was perfect. As soon as you enter the hotel, can see it oozes of quality. The staff are wonderful, room was great, breakfast was vast and tasty, leisure facilities were superb with one of the largest jacuzzi ever seen. Wei Lou Chinese restaurant on 34th floor was excellent. The hotel is situated in a very good area and underground there is Parnas Mall, Coex Mall, Starfield Library and obviously plenty of shops, eating places and train station. Have not stayed at IHG brand for a while and enjoyed it so much that have booked Hamburg Germany at Crowne Plaza for 6 persons. Very impressed. Also have a friend and his wife visiting Seoul and have taken my recommendation to stay at this hotel. Hope to visit beautiful Seoul again and will definitely stay at Intercontinental Grand Seoul Parnas."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 27, 2026

"Good location and nice staffs. And the happy hour in the lounge is excellent"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 26, 2026

"Everything was superb, clean and friendly. Nice gym"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 25, 2026

"I recently hosted a corporate Amazon event at this venue and I cannot say enough incredible things about this team. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. Grace Lee, our main point of contact and the head manager, was above and beyond amazing. Her communication was stellar, patient, and accommodating at every turn. Despite the significant time difference between the USA and Seoul, she was remarkably quick and thorough in all of her email communications. When we needed a DJ, she didn't just send referrals, she personally followed up with them when we encountered translation issues. That level of care and initiative was unmatched. Days before our event, Grace met me at the venue for a full walkthrough to ensure every detail was accounted for. On event day, she was onsite for the entire duration, managing her team who helped with setup and even assisting with additional tasks like signage and gift bag preparation. She truly anticipated our needs before we even voiced them. In all my years of event planning, Grace is the best partner I have ever had. The culinary experience deserves its own standing ovation. Culinary Team Leader Na Eunseon and Pastry Chef Seo Jonghyuk delivered the absolute best dinner and dessert experience our Amazon team has ever had; and that is not an exaggeration. Every single guest raved about the food. The menu was unique, delicious, beautifully presented, and genuinely impressive, from gold-topped beef tartare and caviar lava chips to live hand-rolled sushi featuring exquisite toro and fire-cooked wagyu. It was an absolute showstopper. And then there were the desserts. What Seo Jonghyuk presented was truly shock-and-awe level artistry. A large custom macaron adorned with our Amazon logo and brand colors, complete with a custom QR code linking to our business site. Individually crafted Amazon-branded confectionary desserts and chocolates that were simply unbelievable. The attention to detail and creativity were nothing short of fine art. Our guests were absolutely blown away. This team and this venue are my highest recommendation in Seoul. If you are looking for a world-class event experience with partners who genuinely care about delivering excellence, look no further. I cannot give them enough praise."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 22, 2026

"The stay was quite disappointing. The staff members’ lack of communication was quite evident. The room was clean, but the attention to detail in the cleaning was lacking. While the hotel itself was decent, the service fell short of what you’d expect from other five-star hotels in Seoul."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 22, 2026

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