Seoul, South KoreaSamseong
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas
Gangnam business institution
Samseong Seoul, South Korea
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ClassicOutside the door
The house
IHGGangnam business institution
Tailcoated doormen and a soaring golden canopy set the tone for Gangnam's original corporate anchor, built for high-level business at scale.
“As you approach the tree-lined hotel front, elegantly dressed doormen in top hats and tails greet you...”
What it’s good at
Notable
Gangnam's original international luxury anchor, welcoming business travellers and delegations since 1988.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
The western-style rooms are classic business luxury, with all the bells and whistles, and the ondol rooms are fitted out in traditional Korean style…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Direct underground links connect guests to Starfield COEX Mall and Samseong Station along the bustling Teheran-ro financial corridor.
The rooms
Insulated floor-to-ceiling windows frame Teheran-ro traffic, while muted gray and navy palettes keep the spacious rooms quiet and restful.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and saunas
An indoor heated lap pool looks out across the city, and traditional stone soaking baths line the saunas.
Pilates and screen golf
A private Pilates studio comes equipped with Cadillac reformers, and screen golf bays offer indoor swing practice.
Restaurant
Grand Kitchen
Live-action kitchens prepare generous buffet spreads, with fresh seafood and carved tuna stations overlooking tree-lined garden views.
At the table
Thirty-fourth-floor Wei Lou prepares Beijing duck over skyline views, and Hakone serves traditional Japanese multi-course kaiseki.
How it began
Opening in 1988 for the Seoul Olympics, the property was the first international luxury hotel to plant its flag in Gangnam.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.