Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Itaewon vs Kensington Hotel Yeouido Seoul

Same City · Seoul Distance: 6.7km
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Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Itaewon

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 7,923
Seoul
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Kensington Hotel Yeouido Seoul

★★★★ 4-Star
8.2 8,955
Seoul
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.3 (7,939)
8.2 (9,074)
Booking.com
8.3 (1,596)
8.2 (983)
Expedia
8.2 (1,005)
8.0 (937)
Trip.com
8.9 (283)
8.8 (262)
야놀자
9.0 (1,252)
9.2 (1,262)
여기어때
8.9 (589)
9.0 (929)
Overall Average
8.3 (12,664)
8.2 (13,447)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Itaewon Kensington Hotel Yeouido Seoul
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise easy access to restaurants and convenience stores, 5-min walk from Itaewon Station + Many reviews praise the easy access with National Assembly Station 5-10 min walk and airport bus stop right outside
+ Rooms are clean and beds are comfy for good sleep, repeatedly mentioned + Staff's friendly and attentive service is repeatedly mentioned across reviews
+ Staff are friendly and responsive, noted across sites + Rooms are spacious, clean, and bedding is comfortable, commonly noted
+ Recent renovations make interiors sleek and modern + Breakfast buffet is tasty with diverse menu, frequent praise
+ Convenient for Muslim travelers near mosque and halal spots + Proximity to Han River Park and The Hyundai makes walks and shopping easy
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Poor soundproofing lets in neighbor noise or club bass, per reviews - Aging facilities lead to poor soundproofing with noise from next room or hallway noted in reviews
- Some rooms have poor cleaning or bathroom residue complaints - Winter complaints about delayed hot water, heating, or cold bathrooms recur
- Dim lighting feels inconvenient, repeatedly mentioned - Some reviews mention shower drainage or cleanliness issues like hair

Recommended For

Solo Travelers Couples Muslim Travelers Itaewon Nightlife Lovers

Recommended For

Business travelers Families Couples Out-of-town visitors

Guest Reviews

Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Itaewon

Agoda 8.8 Solo Traveler

5-min to Itaewon Station, near halal food & mosque, cozy room

Agoda 9.2 Solo Traveler

Great location, clean and quiet area

Agoda 6.8 Couple

Staff caring

Poor cleanliness, worn mattress, dirty bathroom

여기어때 10.0 Group

Good location, friendly staff, clean room with water & coffee

Dim lighting

Trip.com 9.0 Business

Great Itaewon spot, decent soundproofing

Kensington Hotel Yeouido Seoul

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Airport bus stop right outside, 5 min to National Assembly Station for easy travel

Trip.com 10.0 Family

Clean with good Han River view, friendly staff

Trip.com 8.5 Couple

Large rooms, friendly staff, tasty breakfast, convenient parking

Aging facilities, slightly less clean, poor soundproofing

여기어때 10.0 Couple

Great location near Han River Park for walks, clean rooms, recommend breakfast

여기어때 9.3 Friends

Central Yeouido location, friendly staff, diverse breakfast

Weak soundproofing, slow hot water

Location Comparison

Distance: 6.7km

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