Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Itaewon - Renovated in 2025

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8.3 (2200 reviews)
221, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu , Seoul , kr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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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]
Valet service only. A fee of KRW 5,000 is charged per night.
One vehicle per room is allowed (available until check-out).
Large sedans and large SUVs cannot be accommodated.

[Guest Information & Policies]
Please notify the hotel in advance if there are any additional guests joining your stay.
Guests under the age of 19 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or provide a signed parental consent form upon check-in.
Baby cribs are available upon advance reservation. Please note that they are subject to availability as quantities are limited.
Extra fees for additional services or amenities may apply and will be collected on-site during your stay.
In alignment with environmental protection and government regulations to reduce single-use plastics, complimentary toothbrushes, toothpaste, and razors are no longer provided.
Each room is equipped with individual temperature control; however, the overall system is centrally managed. The system switches between heating and cooling 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 2200 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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Frank • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Yasmine • family_with_children • nl
8
Pleasantly surprised! Would stay here again.
Pros:

Mooi en schoon hotel. De bus stopt direct voor het hotel, dus dat was erg aangenaam. Normaal is er ook een Airport Limousine Bus, maar die lijn is tijdelijk opgeheven heb ik begrepen. Het is op loopafstand van leuke cafe's in Haebangchon en Hannam. De kamer zelf biedt redelijk wat ruimte en voor de prijs die ik heb betaald ben ik zeker tevreden!

Cons:

De kamers zijn soms wat gehorig. Wij verbleven tijdens het weekend en er werd ons verteld dat we overlast konden ervaren van de club in hun kelder en in de straat, maar wij hebben niks gehoord. Wij hoorden echter wel veel geluiden vanuit de andere kamers. De badkamer was van glas en ik verbleef daar met mijn zus. Er was weinig privacy dus het was soms erg ongemakkelijk. De deur kon ook niet goed dicht dus je kan niet alleen zien, maar ook horen wanneer iemand de badkamer/toilet gebruikt.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Eva • solo_traveller • nl
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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AICHA • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Les lits confortables et de l'espace dans la chambre

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jan-Fredrik • solo_traveller • se
8
Pros:

Bra läge.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Monika • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Alexey • solo_traveller • jp
9
Pros:

Отель неплохой, но не дешёвый. В нём действительно недавно сделан ремонт и в номере достаточно комфортно. По запросу мне предоставили почти новый утюг с гладильной доской, такое предлагались бутылки с питьевой водой. Завтрак был в виде трёх вариантов готовых наборов, что не так удобно, как буфет. Вцелом, всё было хорошо, но мне кажется цена довольно завышена.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
אלישבע • family_with_children • il
9
נהנינו מאד - ממליצים בחום
Pros:

מלון וחדרים בעיצוב מיוחד ואסתטי. צוות שירותי במיוחד ונעים אשר נענה גם לבקשות מיוחדות. ארוחת הבוקר הייתה מצוינת - תמורה טובה למחיר. מיקום מצוין - נהנינו לשוטט בשכונה ולספוג את האווירה. חדר כושר מוצלח.
החדר (בקומה ה- 11) היה שקט ולמרות שפנה אל הרחוב, בידוד הרעשים היה טוב לא שמענו את ההמולה שלמטה (גם בשישי בערב עם כל הבליינים בחוץ).

Cons:

הלובי מינימליסטי ולא מזמין ישיבה בו, חיסרון שמתגמד מול היתרונות שבמקום.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Sabina Morales • couple • mx
10
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Ann-Cathérine • solo_traveller • de
6
Nicht nochmal
Pros:

Die Lage war auf jeden Fall in der Nähe von einer U-Bahn Station, aber trotzdem nicht so zentral wie ich dachte, ich würde nicht nochmal hingehen, vor allem wegen den Punkten bei negativ.

Cons:

Das Hotel sah auf den Bildern anders aus und ich wusste, dass alles eher dunkel gehalten ist. Aber in echt hat mir das einfach nicht gefallen, der Hotelflur Richtung Zimmer war auch super dunkel. Aber am meisten hat die Lüftung im Bad 24/7 gestört, ich hab auch keinen Weg gefunden, diese auszustellen, konnte deshalb auch nicht gut schlafen, da man diese auch außerhalb des Bads gehört hat. Außerdem hab ich ewig gebraucht herauszufinden, wie man die Lichter im Zimmer ausstellen kann. Die Matratze war persönlich auch etwas hart für mich.

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Habibullah • solo_traveller • tr
10
Hi
Pros:

Hi

Cons:

Hi

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Melisa • solo_traveller • pa
10
Pros:

El personal fue muy amable. El hotel está ubicado sobre una calle con gran variedad de restaurantes y negocios, cerca del metro. Y en el mismo hotel hay una máquina para cambiar dinero. El cuarto estaba muy limpio. Sin duda volveríamos.

Cons:

Solo es un detalle, pero me hubiera gustado tener un cuarto para lavar la ropa, ya que el servicio de lavado cobraba por prenda individual.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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ALESSANDRA • extended_group • it
7
Pros:

Bagno spazioso e pulito

Cons:

La camera era troppo piccola per tre persone. Le valigie non ci stavano.
La ventola di aspirazione del bagno è centralizzata e molto rumorosa. Si spegne in automatico alle 00

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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ingrid • solo_traveller • be
9
Een aangenaam verblijf en goede uitvalsbasis.
Pros:

Zeer goede locatie, nabij metrostation en busstop. Zeer vriendelijk en bekwaam personeel.

Cons:

Het lawaai van de nachtclub in de kelder : ik had niet verwacht dat het lawaai zou doordringen tot op de verdieping van mijn kamer (5). Gelukkig enkel vrijdag- en zaterdagnacht.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Domenico • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Direi tutto

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
10
I will return to this property for sure
Pros:

The service outstanding
The VOILA restaurant incredible food
Very fresh amazing variety
The service by SHIMA excellent.
Highly recommend it

Cons:

Location and service
And VOILA restaurant

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • couple • no
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • be
8
Very good and nice renovated place to stay
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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GHANIA • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee