Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Itaewon - Renovated in 2025

Hotels
8.3 (2055 reviews)
221, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu , Seoul , kr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cleanliness in common areas
Good breakfast
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness in bathrooms
Room lighting issues
Bathroom layout quirks

Categories

Cleanliness
7.43
Several mentions of cleanliness being inconsistent, particularly in regards to bathroom issues.
Service
8.9
Staff consistently described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.94
Many reviews highlight the ideal and central location as a major plus.
Room Quality
7.89
Rooms generally modern and comfortable, though some found issues with the bathroom layout.
Amenities
8.42
Good amenities mentioned, including coffee and tea in rooms, but some noted lack of adequate lighting.
Value for Money
8.18
Reasonable value, especially with the good location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Breakfast options praised highly, though dining area noted as a bit tight.
Overall Experience
8.2
Overall a positive experience, with few significant complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:08

Property Description

Ultra-Modern Rooms with Free WiFi
Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel in the vibrant Itaewon District boasts stylish rooms with complimentary WiFi. Admire the artistic murals and futuristic design elements for a unique stay.

Turkish Dining Experience in Your Room
Indulge in a taste of Turkey with halal options and a kervan of a Turkish restaurant available in-room. Enjoy the convenience of dining without leaving the comfort of your accommodation.

Convenient Location and Services
Located a short walk from Itaewon Station, the hotel also offers laundry facilities and valet parking for a hassle-free stay. Explore nearby attractions like Seoul Tower and Namdaemun Market easily.

Book now for a memorable stay at Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel!

Important information:

[Breakfast Information]
Location: VOILÀ Restaurant, 1st Floor
Hours: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM (Last order at 9:30 AM)
Menu: American Breakfast or Continental Breakfast
Fee: KRW 19,800 per guest

[Operating Hours]
Fitness Center: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Complimentary for hotel guests

[Parking Information]
Large sedans and SUVs are not permitted.
One vehicle per room is allowed (valid until check-out).
Valet service only. A fee of KRW 5,000 is charged per exit.


[Notice]
Please contact the hotel in advance for additional guests.
Guests under 19 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or present a stay agreement form.
Baby cribs are subject to availability and require advance reservation.
Additional charges may apply and will be collected at the property.
In support of environmental protection and the government's disposable product reduction policy, complimentary toothbrushes, toothpaste, and razors will no longer be provided.
In-room temperature can be adjusted, but the system is centrally controlled. Heating or cooling is set based on the season.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: ICN

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs KRW 5000 per stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2055 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.43
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 8.42
Value for Money: 8.18
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Chiew Yee • extended_group • cn
7
Strongly recommend
Pros:

Cleanliness and comfortable. Good value for money

Cons:

Room a bit small.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • ie
9
Overall very good but the sewerage smell was unpleasant!
Pros:

Convenient location

Cons:

Smell coming off room at times~ or maybe in the bathroom? Not sure

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Salas • couple • kr
10
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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mazen • solo_traveller • sg
7
Good hotel in great location
Pros:

Great location with spacious and comfortable rooms

Cons:

Noisy street can be heard at night as well as bass from the club. Soundproofing can be improved for rooms facing the main street.

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Mack • couple • au
7
Pros:

gym

Cons:

too dark everywhere

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Tal • couple • il
10
מלון מעולה, מיקום טוב ותמורה טובה מאוד ביחס למחיר
Pros:

מיקום טוב, קרוב ממש לבית חב״ד, צוות נחמד מאוד. ביקשנו בצ׳ק אין חדר בקומה נמוכה והם ישר הבינו שזה בגלל שבת והחליפו לנו בלי לעשות בעיות (אבל כנראה עדיף לבקש לפני). יש תחנת אוטובוס קרובה.

Cons:

חדר קצת חשוך אבל לא משהו נורא

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Godwin • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Mostafa • solo_traveller • ma
9
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Arianna • extended_group • it
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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KUDRET • couple • tr
7
Otel güzel yeme içme aramazsanız
Pros:

Kahvaltıda biraz daha çeşitlilik olabilir

Cons:

Otelde akşamları oturup çay kahve içki içebilecek bir ortam bulunmuyor Pazar günleri de kahvaltı yok

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • family_with_children • br
7
Very good location, great beds and nice staff in the hotel.
Pros:

Very good location, ITAEwon is a lively neighbourhood with lots of shops, restaurants and bars. Also because the hotel was recently renovated there was a promotion and the price was very good when we booked. The beds were comfortable, with lots of pillows and the room was big with 3 beds.

Cons:

The shower was poor. One of those showers with a shower inside a bathtub and not full wall to protect the water from coming out + the mechanism to select the main shower vs. the spray was complicated. The bathroom could be better.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
D
Diana • couple • de
9
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Jin • couple • kr
5
Facility in general is good, but lack of service
Pros:

Facility inside was clean and sort of new

Cons:

View from the window on a 6th floor was right into the next building, bed sheets are hard like sand paper, toothbrushes are not included

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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TAKAKO • solo_traveller • jp
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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anais • extended_group • fr
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Alexandra Amy • couple • kr
8
Pros:

Spacious room, complimentary breakfast, stylish decor

Cons:

Needs blackout blinds between bedrooms and bathroom. Curtain too thin

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
창현 • family_with_children • kr
10
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
M
Mbaye • couple • au
10
Pros:

My favourite hotel

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
M
Minhyung • solo_traveller • kr
7
Pros:

인테리어가 너무 멋있었습니다. 직원이 친절합니다.

Cons:

부티크 호텔 특성이지만 실내 조명이 다소 어둡습니다.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
J
Jeanette • couple • kr
8
En bra upplevelse och bra utgångsläge för mkt!
Pros:

Läget och bemötandet!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee