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COEX InterContinental Seoul is part of the massive World Trade Center Seoul, the country's one-stop business destination. You'll walk to COEX, Korea City Air Terminal and the COEX Mall's underground 16-screen theatre and more than 200 shops. Well worth a short drive are the Namdaemun Market, the Namsan Hanok Village and the Korean War Battlefields.
InterContinental Coex's facilities include a fitness centre with an outdoor jacuzzi, an indoor pool, and relaxation areas with a large video screen.
Situated on the 30th floor, the hotel's Sky Lounge serves European and pan-Asian cuisine. Asian Live offers live cooking stations and Brasserie offers all day dining with à la carte menu specialising in French cuisine.
Check In: 03:00 pm
Check Out: 12:00 pm
Number of Rooms: 652
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
Spa
Overview
COEX InterContinental Seoul is part of the massive World Trade Center Seoul, the country's one-stop business destination.
Food & Beverage
BRASSERIE
The Brassiere offers all-day dining with an extensive a la carte menu. Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet as well as beverages are also available. This buffet, with its open kitchen and dynamic chefs, is both a feast for the eyes and the body.
Location: In Hotel - It is located at the 1st floor of the hotel.
Services: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
ASIAN LIVE
Enjoy the cuisine of Korea, China, Japan and Indian at one table and contemporary artworks on display at Korean gallery. For a pleasant dining experience, we have 20 private dining rooms to serve you.
Location: In Hotel - It is located at the 2nd Floor of the hotel.
Services: 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
Spa
Policies
No pets allowed, except service animals.
Internet
High Speed Internet Access is available throughout the Hotel.
Travel Information
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
By Car From Incheon International Airport:
1. Incheon International Airport
2. Incheon International Airport Highway
3. 88 Olympic Highway
4. Yeongdong Daegyo (Bridge)
5. Turn right at the GS Gas Station and go straight- Following the sign "COEX"
6. Samseong Station
7. Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas
8. Turn right at Hyundai Department Store
From Gimpo Airport:
1. 88 Olympic Highway headed towards Jamshil
2. Yeongdong Daegyo(Bridge
3. Turn right at the GS Gas Station and go straight
4. Following the sign"COEX"
5. Samseong Station
6. Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas
7. Turn right at Hyundai Department Store
8. InterContinental Seoul COEX
By Limousine Bus Incheon International Airport < - > CALT Incheon International Airport Departs every 10-15 minutes
-Hours of operations : 5:30am-22:00pm
-Length of Trip : 60-90 minutes
-Bus Stop : 3B, 10B
-Bus Fares : W15,000
Gimpo International Airport < - > CALT Departs every 20-25 minutes
-Length of Trip : 40-70 minute
-Bus Fares : W7,000
-Bus Stop : 2nd Floor of CALT Gimpo International Airport
-Hours of operations : 7:35am-22:20pm
-Bus Stop (International Air Terminal) : Gate 1 Terminal 6
-Bus Stop (Domestic Air Terminal) : Gate 5 Terminal 3
-CALT Hours of operations (to Incheon) : 5:20am-20:00pm
-Hours of operations (to Gimpo) : 5:30am-20:00pm
-CALT (City Airport, Logis & Travel) Ten minutes walk from COEX InterContinental Seoul.
-Guests of the InterContinental Hotels Seoul arriving via the CALT from Incheon International Airport are welcome to take advantage of the hotels' free call van service.
-Please receive the free call van coupon at the Information Desk located on the left hand side of the exit upon your arrival at the CALT. For more details, please contact the Concierge.
By Subway The InterContinental Hotels Seoul can be reached via the Samseong Subway Station, Line 2. Samseong Station- Exit 5 connects directly to the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas; Exit 6 to the InterContinental Seoul COEX (5-10 minute walk)
TRANSPORTATION:
-Gimpo Airport (GMP)
-Distance 35 KM / 21.75 MI EAST to Hotel
-Taxi Charge (one way): 40,000.00 (KRW)
-Time by taxi: 40 minutes
1. 88 Olympic Highway headed towards Jamshil
2. Yeongdong Daegyo(Bridge)
3. Turn right at the GS Gas Station and go straight
4. Following the sign"COEX"
5. Samseong Station
6. Grand InterContinental Seoul
7. Turn right at Hyundai Department Store
Incheon International Airport (ICN):
-Distance 70 KM / 43.5 MI EAST to Hotel
-Taxi Charge (one way): 80,000.00 (KRW)
-Time by taxi: 90 minutes
-Take incheon airport driveway,before BangWha bridge turn right on Olympic Ave drive straight to Youngdong Bridge before Seoul sports complex ,turn right at GS gas station and turn right to World trade center. Hotel is located 70km from the airport
Train:
-Station Name: Seoul Station
-Distance 13.0 KM / 8.08 MI SOUTH EAST to Hotel
-Taxi Fee From Train Station: 20,000.00 (KRW)
Subway:
-Subway Name: Samsung Station
-Distance 0.3 KM / 0.19 MI SOUTH EAST to Hotel
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Guest Rooms
Guest rooms make up the majority of the guest accommodations at the InterContinental Seoul COEX. Sophisticated, yet with a welcoming simplicity, these rooms are designed first and foremost for the convenience of our guests.
PREMIUM SERVICES:
-Cocktail Hour, complimentary daily
-Free Morning Newspaper Delivered to Room
-Separate Check-In Area
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
Our suites offer sweeping views of the city from sunrise to sunset. These are recommended to business executives, honeymooners, or anyone wishing to celebrate a special occasion.
PREMIUM SERVICES:
-Cocktail Hour, complimentary daily
-Free Morning Newspaper Delivered to Room
-Separate Check-In Area
-Turndown 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