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Seoul Grand Intercontinental Parnas

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Delighted!

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked Standard Room on corporate rate and received a large Executive/Junior Suite with club access.

How are the rooms?
The rooms are beautifully furnished and well maintained. The bed was very comfortable and I enjoyed two very restful nights sleep. The bathroom featured a toilet and bidet, bath tub and a shower. Linens were luxurious and nice to use. I loved the modern connections, including outlets for US AC plugs.

How is the exec. lounge?
The well appointed lounge is on the 26th floor. The staff were wonderful and escorted me to my table each visit. Although they advertise a "continental breakfast" there were several hot entrees and the staff cheerfully responded to requests for hard boiled eggs. Evening happy hour featured an array of decent wines and other alcoholic beverages, as well as hot and cold appetizers. You could easily make a meal of the club offerings.

Did you receive a welcome gift?
The gift was a small tote(shopping) bag. Somewhat odd for a gift, but pretty useful. The usual fruit and water were delivered, as well as a box of 4 decadent truffles!

How was the minibar?
It was stocked with a variety of beverages but no sparkling wine.

What was good and what was bad?

-Good
-The service at this hotel was off the charts! It is a true 5 star experience, starting with the staff memorizing guest names - even if they haven't actually met you before. Frankly, this is the best service I've had at any IC hotel.
-The Metropolitan Health Club on the 3rd floor is a full service, well equipped gym and sauna. There are even workout shirts and shorts, so you don't have to pack gym gear. There is a shoe shine, barber, and full Korean sauna with pool.
-The location is perfect and right next to the City Airport Terminal. You can take the CALT bus from ICN directly to the CALT and walk next door via underground tunnel.
-Two major subway lines are within short walking distance from the hotel.

-Bad
Nothing

Value for $ or Priority Club Points?
Outstanding

Would you return?
Absolutely!

Note: There are two IC properties within a one block radius and both owned by the same company. I stayed several nights at the IC COEX, which is reviewed in a separate post.