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The city's largest guest rooms and most important business address have earned Grand InterContinental Seoul premier status among hotels. Business travellers have easy access to COEX and the World Trade Center Seoul, and leisure time options such as Bongeunsa Temple, Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Folk Museum of Korea are short distances away.
Intercontinental Grand Seoul Parnas offers relaxation with its swimming pool, sauna and massage services. The hotel also features a fitness centre, indoor driving range, business centre and shopping arcade.
Intercontinental Grand Seoul Parnas offers 8 food and beverage options. Cuisine ranges from Mediterranean at Marco Polo to Japanese favourites at Hakone.
Check In: 03:00 pm
Check Out: 12:00 pm
Number of Rooms: 511
Amenities:
Business Center
Laundry
Concierge
Fitness Center
Restaurant
Currency Exchange
Room Service
Housekeeping
Bar or Lounge
Bellhop
Cable TV
Childcare
Dry Cleaning
High-speed Internet
Swimming Pool
Overview
The city's largest guest rooms and most important business address have earned Grand InterContinental Seoul premier status among hotels.
Food & Beverage
MARCO POLO
You'll travel the Silk Road's ancient trade routes in Marco Polo, a spectacular restaurant on the 52nd floor. The Asia side features innovative cuisine and a selection of teas, while the Mediterranean side serves freshly prepared low-fat and low-calorie dishes. Both will mesmerise you with interactive chef's tables, a glass wall inviting glimpses of the kitchen, a superb wine cellar and three private dining rooms. Multi-level seating ensures every table has unobstructed views of the city below.
Location: In Hotel - World Trade Tower, 52nd Floor
Services: Lunch and Dinner
GRAND KITCHEN
At 'Grand Kitchen' guests can enjoy a variety of 150 international delicacies prepared by the `best-in-class' chefs in a relaxing and natural ambiance. Promoting a well-being lifestyle, the open kitchen at each section offers chef's specials that are healthy and full of life.
Location: In Hotel - B1
Services: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Services
Business Center
Laundry
Concierge
Fitness Center
Restaurant
Currency Exchange
Room Service
Housekeeping
Bar or Lounge
Bellhop
Cable TV
Childcare
Dry Cleaning
High-speed Internet
Swimming Pool
Policies
No pets allowed except service animals.
Internet
High speed internet available throughout the Hotel.
Travel Information
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Incheon International airport:
-Take incheon International airport highway.
-After that, turn right on to Olympic high way before BangWha bridge and then straight to Youngdong Bridge before Seoul sports complex.
-Turn right at GS gas station and turn right again to World trade center.
-Hotel is located 70km from the airport. It takes one and a half hours.
TRANSPORTATION:
Incheon International Airport (ICN):
-Distance 70 KM / 43.5 MI EAST to Hotel
-Taxi Charge (one way): 100,000.00 (KRW)
-Time by taxi: 90 minutes
Gimpo Airport (GMP):
-Distance 35 KM / 21.75 MI EAST to Hotel
-Taxi Charge (one way): 50,000.00 (KRW)
-Time by taxi: 40 minutes
Train:
-Station Name: Seoul Station
-Distance 13.0 KM / 8.08 MI NORTH WEST to Hotel
-Taxi Fee From Train Station: 20.00 (KRW)
-It takes 45minutes by taxi.. Across the YoungDong bridge
-Seoul train station is located in north part of Seoul
Subway:
-Subway Name: Samseong Station
-Distance 0.1 KM / 0.06 MI WEST to Hotel
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Guest Rooms
Our guest rooms provide the comfort and convenience that frequent business travelers need. Rooms have a cozy ambience, modern decor and high technology to help facilitate the guest's business needs.
PREMIUM SERVICES:
-Business Center
-Valet Service
Tea/Coffee Maker, Internet Facilities, Minibar, Shower, Bath, Pay TV, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Housekeeping, Hair Dryer, Refrigerator, Premium Movie Channels
Club InterContinental floors provide guests with access to a wide range of international business services, including express check-in, Internet facilities with instant, high-speed connections, and travel arrangement confirmation.
PREMIUM SERVICES:
-Business Center
-Butler Service
-Buffet Breakfast, complimentary daily
-Separate Check-In Area
-Turndown Service
-Valet Service
-Continental Breakfast, complimentary
Tea/Coffee Maker, Internet Facilities, Minibar, Shower, Bath, Pay TV, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Housekeeping, Hair Dryer, Refrigerator, Premium Movie Channels
Providing office efficiency as well as complete comfort, t his suite is designed to be all things to our guests. It features a comfortable sofa, business desk, luxurious bed and bathroom.
PREMIUM SERVICES:
-Business Center
-Butler Service
-Turndown Service
-Valet Service
Tea/Coffee Maker, Internet Facilities, Minibar, Shower, Bath, Pay TV, Safety Deposit Box, Telephone, Air Conditioning, Cable TV, Housekeeping, Hair Dryer, Refrigerator, Premium Movie Channels
15 meeting rooms - max 1800 theatre style, 1000 classroom, 1800 reception, 1000 banquet. Ballroom dimensions: 51.2 x 25.2 m with 7.5 m ceiling height. Can be divided into 3 sections.
FACILITIES
17 Meeting Rooms
3,677.55m² / 39,584.82ft² of Meeting Space
20 Sales & Meeting Professionals On Site
Largest Room Capacity: 1,800 Reception Style
Largest Room Measurements:
51.2m / 167.98ft x 25.2m / 82.68ft