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GRAND SEOUL PARNAS

521 Teheran-ro Gangnam-gu, 06164 Seoul, South Korea Access

GRAND SEOUL PARNAS

Nestled in the centre of Gangnam, a modern district in the buzzing metropolis of Seoul, Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas offers true hospitality, with 30 years of exceptional service and attention to detail. The renovated exterior and 550 guest rooms boast stunning vistas of Gangnam through floor-to-ceiling windows and exhibit traditional Korean elegance with a refined contemporary twist. With five distinct dining experiences, ornate spaces, and an exclusive club, pure luxury awaits.

Rooms

Accessibility

GRAND SEOUL PARNAS
521 Teheran-ro Gangnam-gu, 06164 Seoul, South Korea

Hotel

  • Internet
    FREE WiFi
  • High speed Internet
  • High speed wireless
  • Transportation
    FREE parking
  • Limousine service
  • On-Site parking
  • Parking
  • Transportation - local area
  • Valet parking
  • Front desk
    Bell staff/porter
  • Car rental
  • Concierge desk
  • Late check-out available
  • Storage space
  • General
    Direct dial telephone
  • Interior corridors
  • Public area air conditioned
  • Hotel service
    ATM/Cash machine
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning
  • FREE newspaper in lobby
  • Housekeeping daily
  • Housekeeping weekly
  • Safe deposit box
  • Shoe shine stand
  • Valet same day dry cleaning
  • Outlets
    Beauty shop/salon
  • Florist
  • Gift/News stand
  • Shops and commercial services
  • Sundry/Convenience store
  • Travelling with others
    Babysitting service
  • Accessible
    Accessible facilities
  • Events
    Evening reception
  • Meeting rooms
  • Green facilities
    Local community involvement

Rooms

  • Communication
    Two-line phone
  • Voice mail
  • Bedding
    Cribs
  • Rollaway bed
  • Super comfy bed
  • Bathroom
    Bathrobe
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Weight scale
  • Food & Beverage
    Coffee/Tea maker
  • Cups/glassware
  • Mini-refrigerator
  • Minibar
  • Silverware/utensils
  • Entertainment
    Pay per view movies on TV
  • Premium movie channels
  • Satellite television
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Business
    Desk with lamp
  • Spare electrical outlet available
  • General
    Air conditioning controlled in room
  • Converters/ Voltage adaptors
  • Electrical adaptors available
  • Ironing board
  • Non-smoking
  • Safe
  • Trouser/Pant press

Recreation

  • Pool
    Indoor pool
  • Sport
    Tennis court
  • Cultural
    Children's program
  • Live entertainment
  • Games / movies
    Casino

Food and Drink

  • Services
    Room service
  • Kitchen facilities
    Ice machine
  • Outlets type
    Cocktail lounge
  • Lounges/Bars
  • Restaurant

House policy

  • Check-in Time: 15:00
  • Check-out Time: 11:00

Travel with others

Children policy
1 kid ages 19 or under stays FREE

Languages spoken

  • Chinese
  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Welcome capacity

  • Number of Meeting Rooms: 15
  • Number of Sleeping Rooms: 550
  • Largest Meeting Room Size: 5673 sq. ft.
  • Largest Meeting Room Capacity: 530

Parking

  • FREE parking
  • On-Site parking
  • Parking
  • Valet parking

Amenities

  • Flip chart and markers
  • Spotlights
  • 35mm projector
  • Group meeting discounts/packages available
  • Laser pointer
  • LCD projector
  • VCR rental
  • Analog internet connectivity
  • DVD player
  • Data projector

Environment

Property's Green Action

We believe that incorporating societal and environmental factors in our business strategy and operations will play a vital role in the long-term viability of our business and the travel and tourism sector. We manage and minimise our impact on the environment by tracking and reducing the use of energy, water and waste. We also use bio-friendly cleaning materials and promote local sustainability initiatives such as low carbon alternative means of transport.


  •  Local community involvement

Certifications

Green Engage

The IHG Green Engage system is our group-wide online sustainability program. It allows hotels to track, measure, and report on their carbon footprint and utility consumption as well as recommending more than 200 ‘Green Solutions’ which help deliver greater sustainability.

The IHG Green Engage system:
• Measures energy, waste, and water use
• Recommends over 200 Green Solutions to reduce the impacts our energy, waste, and water use have on the environment
• Supports hotels to create environmental action plans and targets
• Promote local sustainability initiatives such as low carbon alternative means of transport
• Biodiversity: keeping the disturbance of animals, plants, and their natural habitats to a minimum. A set of recommendations aimed at preserving and protecting on-site local flora and fauna and the wider regional ecosystems has been developed. This includes advice on the management of green spaces and long-term strategies for protecting local environments.

Most helpful reviews - Google and TiCATi reviews 9 52 reviews

Brian Slattery
6 years ago – Google

7

Very nice hotel nestled in the heart of Seoul. Right on top of the Coex underground shopping mall, and Samsung station. Rooms are clean and well kept for a business hotel. Bathrooms starting to look a bit aged, but nothing to complain about.

Mohammad Al Yousef
6 years ago – Google

9

Great hotel located in the heart of seoul. Very good amenities and food at reasonable prices. Would love to stay here again on my next visit

Sanjeev Bhatt
6 years ago – Google

10

If you are at Grand Intercontinental in Seoul do not miss Hakone Japanese. A pure delight to enjoy their Sashimi and Sushi course. Enjoyed my dinner and strongly recommend this place for all.

Leonard T
6 years ago – Google

10

First rate service! Big rooms and comfy beds. Coex Starfield Mall is in the basement and its connected ti the subway station. Lotte World Tower just 3 stations away!

Kenneth Lui
6 years ago – Google

10

Excellent customer service, from the front desk to the concierge to housekeeping. I never had to wait for more than a couple of minutes to talk to someone, or have something delivered to the room. Rooms are comfortable and well appointed, including a high end Expresso machine that comes with free coffee pods. Amenities such as the pool and fitness area are well maintained. Location is convenient, connected directly to Coex and close to business district. Would come back.

Milap Shah
6 years ago – Google

7

Great location, rooms are spacious and we'll equipped. Front desk staff is friendly but definite room for improvement compared to other similar class hotels. Breakfast buffet seems rip-off , $52 a day . Overall Good for couple of days stay.

Matthew M
6 years ago – Google

9

Enjoyed my stay here, was here for 4 days for work and the location was central for me. Rooms were clean, spacious, and had all the amenities needed. I really liked that there was a convenience store that wasn't over priced within the hotel. Friendly, helpful staff recommended some good soon du bu. Will definitely be back again.

Jani Rahkonen
6 years ago – Google

7

Good service attitude that makes you warmly welcome. Breakfast was not the level I expected from high standard hotel but good enough though. Did not have time to try swimming pool or gym facilities. Over alla I can only recommend this to business travellers.

도날드
6 years ago – Google

7

This building's B1 is awesome place
Feeling of Parnas mall keep changing on stream.
Do better service, market, concert... etc :)

sincerely my best is its last week in month,
When SerenityBoutique opened.
I feel so sad for my empty wallet :(
Please stop attract for buying....
Why so cute things in front of my eyes....
plz... stop.... don't be pretty... don't be blooming like a spring flowers......

You can payback future myself!
I believe U VERY MUCH!!

Chad Heiden
6 years ago – Google

10

Came here for a friend's wedding. Really liked the hall and how it was decorated. The food could have been better.

Michael Boyer
6 years ago – Google

9

This place was amazing. A little pricey, but well worth it. We got it last minute to see some fireworks for New Year's. Amazing breakfast, great service. They all speak English as well, so that's a bonus (my Korean isn't 100%). Loved staying here and probably will again next year.

Elie Ayache
6 years ago – Google

4

Hotel has become old and badly maintained. I am a repeat customer, but disappointed to see how cheap the management of this hotel has become and ithe value for the money has steeply declined. Friendly staff gets the hotel the two stars.

Johngwon Choi
6 years ago – Google

9

While there are many new hotels built with great facilities in Seoul for thelast couple of years, this one is one has one of the best service. I always thought this is an old hotel, but that awesome service made old the classic. Connected to Coex Mall and right next to Hyundai departmenr store. Very convenient location with subway access. Highly highly recommend!

Amish Vaja
6 years ago – Google

9

Had a great night stay in such a comfy room that was spacious and with an amazing bed to sleep on. Staff were very helpful and we had a lovely buffet dinner at the Grand Kitchen.

Gentiana Weeda Puloj
6 years ago – Google

8

Very good hotel. Slightly expensive even for Seoul. Good size rooms, a lot of facilities, a myriads of lunch restaurants beneath and a huge fancy shopping center just next door.

Sean Kang
6 years ago – Google

10

Location is good but the traffic around the hotel was bad in the weekend due to the shopping mall. The hotel was very nice and the food was excellent.

Justin Tso
6 years ago – Google

9

Lobby area is spectacular, location is incredibly convenient and attached to a gorgeous shopping mall. Service was very professional and helpful. Room was very well appointed and clean. Highly recommended!

Marc-Andre Laliberte
6 years ago – Google

9

One of the best hotel I've ever been to. The lounge staff is unbelievable. The lounge itself is the best, with incredible food and a beautiful view of the city. The standard room I got was nice but a little small. However, the suite I got later was just too much, with the big desk, nice living room, large bed, etc. The location is of course perfect with access to the malls and the numerous restaurants, and the city airport.

Manuel Lopez
6 years ago – Google

8

Usual 5 star Hotel. Great location, friendly service. Had a superior room that was very spacious. Fantastic bed. 24hr supermarket in lobby. Great Mall underneath Hotel.

Sunny Kim
6 years ago – Google

8

Great service by all the staff, spacious and clean rooms, good amenities great location (connected to COEX so you can stay indoors all day).
There aren’t many cons, but if I had to point them out, it would be that the rooms are a bit old (heating system is really odd, kept blasting air conditioning in the winter, and shower faucets are outdated), and room-service is really expensive, which is to be expected.
Still, one of my favorite places to stay because you’ll never get bored—plethora of restaurants, shops, department store, and a movie theater, all just a short walk from the hotel.

Taedo/ 신태도 Shin
6 years ago – Google

10

Nice place to dine. Not crowded and quiet. Various cusines Japanese, Chines, Indian and Korean.

Kodiak Kat
6 years ago – Google

5

Great staff, but rooms are too hot. Guest rooms have individual temperature controls, but those are just for show as the hvac system IS under CENTRALIZED control. To be fair the co-located COEX Intercontinental suffered the same overheated rooms on a previous visit, so this is obviously an IHG issue vs this individual property. Didn't receive a room upgrade either despite holding thier Priority Club elite status, and welcome letter left in the room was written only in Korean which we couldn't read. Housekeeping was exceptionally good, as was check in staff. Location and convenience are the big plus here, but probably worth it to look at other close by locations that are cheaper and don't maintain guest rooms at toaster oven temperatures.

Jin Park
6 years ago – Google

5

Visited here as a place to meet someone. The interior is very modern and very clean. There are staff at hand to help you with any needs or queries. The place is spacious but not overcrowded.

BKJ II Woodward
6 years ago – Google

6

Great location, staff, and common areas. Legit gym and indoor pool. Pocket wifi rental available from each room (in addition to 'free' hotel WiFi). Rooms and bathrooms need modernization. Road noise may also be an issue on lower level rooms. Curtains require manual manipulation.

Anthony Dao
6 years ago – Google

9

Always enjoy staying this hotel. The hotel is very close to Samseong station and accessible without having to go to streel level. You can access the hotel from within the mall.

Albert Cui
6 years ago – Google

5

Decent rooms and amenities but bad staff. Booked a king but gave us a queen. Then refused to help us with food ordering (since you can't really do it if you don't speak Korean).

Dohyung Kim
6 years ago – Google

10

Good service, large updated rooms, great location for business in Gangnam, and good food.

Sarah Tan
6 years ago – Google

9

Fantastic location next to the huge underground Coex mall and the city airport. Spacious, clean and comfortable rooms if a bit dated, and great service.

Manuel Lavin
6 years ago – Google

10

Beautiful Hotel with luxurious ambiance. Shopping centres are all over this hotel. Not in the city centre but accessible to metro

felicitas garcia
6 years ago – Google

10

Enjoyed Eastern Regional Organization for Public Administrators General Assembly and Conference (EROPA) held here last Sept. 11-15, 2017... Great Staff and venue... will surely be back and highly recommend said establishment. Thanks for the wonderful memories at Seoul, Korea.

Pedro Medina
6 years ago – Google

9

This is a great spot in the middle of Gangnam District, next door is Huynday Department Store, many restaurants in the area at walking distance. Hotel facilities are great, from the big central bar to huge breakfast place. Service is great, including easy access to do your airport luggage check-in. Rooms pretty comfy.

Bron M
7 years ago – Google

10

This hotel well and truly deserves its 5-star rating. Everything about the rooms was designed for comfort and accessibility.

James Chun
7 years ago – Google

7

Very clean and unique meeting space. Attached to Starfield coex mall which has a large open library area and movie theater. Many places to eat and easily accessible right from Samseong station.

Najwa Rashed
7 years ago – Google

9

we stayed in the Junior suite lage room with a seating area the room was facing a hanging garden. .everything in that room was tastefully done. they had a very good breakfast I would recommend having your first meal meal..

Ömer Yaveroğlu
7 years ago – Google

7

I was there for a conference. Posh and nice to be in. Can't say much about the rooms though. I didn't stay here

A B
7 years ago – Google

8

Good breakfast. Nice enough rooms. But old hotel. Very good service

Jan-Felix Schmakeit
7 years ago – Google

8

Rooms are clean, but outdated. Could do with a refresh. Bathroom is big and clean, but in need of an update. Good service and check in. Internet is fast and free. Convenient location, directly connected to COEX mall via B1F. There's also a convenience store in the lobby.

Robert Cota
7 years ago – Google

9

Rooms were perfect. Elegant bar and restaurant along with a staff that paid attention to the small details. They treat you so well and make sure you are having a wonderful time. Definitely a great hotel to stay at if you are ever in Seoul. It is also connected to a beautiful mall, theater and aquarium.

Brian O'Connor
7 years ago – Google

10

Very nice hotel, the staff here can all speak English very well and they have a nice fitness area.

Krzysztof T
7 years ago – Google

6

For price this big, I have to say that I'm a bit disappointed. The rooms look quite dated and the cleaning staff could do its job a tad better - on the first day I found a bit of a dried sushi roll next to my window. Sometimes, the light would turn off in the whole room when I was taking a shower.

DONG HA LEE
7 years ago – Google

10

Very good hotel for every perspective. Great location - close to the airport terminal.

Leon Chew
7 years ago – Google

9

Really good service. Great place and really comfortable rooms. Love the staff and people here. Shopping surrounding you.

Beatrice Wong
7 years ago – Google

9

Seoul is a big city, travelling from one part to another easily takes longer than an hour. Traffic is often not friendly. This makes the hotel perfect for an indulging travel (food dominant). Lots of fine restaurants in the gungnam area. Hotel sits on the subway easy for travel in peak hour. Five star service too.

Dan Pye
7 years ago – Google

9

Great hotel. Comfortable rooms, all needed amenities, and the lobby lounge has beautiful high ceilings and delicious cocktails. My only minor complaint is that it's on the outskirts of Gangnam; the area is not as walkable as many parts of Seoul.

Margaret Tseng
7 years ago – Google

10

Service was impeccable and the location was amazing. There was so much to do around the hotel as it was next to the Coex Mall and the Hyundaia Department Store. The rooms were spacious and I never had any issues during my stay there. I would definitely stay again if I am in Korea in the future.

Rogerio Farinha
7 years ago – Google

9

Great hotel with all possible amenities. Rich location of Seoul. Huge shopping mall on the underground.

Kosuke
7 years ago – Google

7

I went this hotel to attend meeting. Its ballroom is pretty good. But I feel restrooms are not enough.

Shamal Kumar
7 years ago – Google

10

Beautiful well appointed hotel. The suites are very generously sized and the business centre is extremely convenient for meetings. Very friendly and professional staff.

Kit Kim
7 years ago – Google

10

Great location and great service. But old in terms of room.decoration but not bad at all. Very nice hotel indeed.

Marc Churnin
7 years ago – Google

8

Nice hotel, close to many options for food and drink. I recommend the airport hub around the corner. You can check in for your flight before getting to the airport.

Don Agusta
7 years ago – Google

8

Right by COEX, good location, good service

Torsten Klemmer
7 years ago – Google

9

Great Hotel. Very nice rooms, very clean. Great Breakfast, nice bar and very helpful staff

Grace K
7 years ago – Google

8

Stayed in the Club Floor Junior Suite.
Extremely spacious room and bathroom.
However the facilities seemed to be a little older than other 5 star hotels in Seoul.
The location of this hotel is its greatest perk.
It was a pleasant stay. Great staff and atmosphere.

Yohan Totting
8 years ago – Google

10

Nice staff, direct airport shuttle, nice window from 15th floor

Garland Quek
8 years ago – Google

10

The IHG Grand Seoul Parnas is a fantastic hotel and I had a 5-star experience during my brief stay. The location is great, right next to a major subway line, and not far from one of the busiest and trendiest areas of Seoul: Gangnam. My room was top-notch, with nice views of the street and opposite buildings and a very nice bathroom. The best part was the service. From the moment I got out of my cab, to the check-in process, to special requests, and finally to check-out, I was treated with the highest care. I would especially like to highlight the Guest Relations team, who gave me a special welcome and escorted me to my room. 10/10, will stay again.

Alan Chuah
8 years ago – Google

9

Excellent hospitality at the club floor, quality food and very convenient location.

Khalid Alqasim
8 years ago – Google

10

This IC hotels is located in a mall and convention centre complex in a bussiness oriented district of Seoul. There are 2 IC hotels here, the Grand is the older and from name the bigger one, while the IC coex is smaller and more modern. Both are incredibly huge and serve you an excellent and upscale hospitality. You can access the coex mall directly from the lobby and from there you get a direct access to the metro line number 2. A bus stop is exactly infront of the hotel. If you are in Seoul for business then 80% chances that your meeting will be in or around this are. If you are in Seoul for tourism then it is the opposite, 80% of your trips are on the other side from the city across the bridge where a trip will take you up to 1h by metro.

Vita Santrucek
8 years ago – Google

9

Very nice rooms. Great restaurants. Pricey

chris smith
9 years ago – Google

10

we were there for a wedding in April the room was large with a great view the staff very helpful and friendly loved our stay Adelaide south Australia

Martin Wong
9 years ago – Google

8

Comfortable and conveniently located near major commercial establishments in the Gangnam area

Jake Lee
9 years ago – Google

10

I have been using this hotel over two decades already. Not too often, probably twice a year. Anyway very excellent staff members especially the gentlemen whose name is Hyukki Lee at the front desk is impressively professional, trying to deliver total customer satisfaction. Two thumbs up!!

Primiano Tucci
10 years ago – Google

5

The hotel is ok, but a bit overrated for my likings. WiFi was terrible and NOT free. I find lack of free WiFi, in 2014, to be an offence. For the rest, there was a lot of ongoning work, so most of the hall was under maintenance. Breakfast has been great though.