The Westin Seoul Parnas

Seoul

The Westin Seoul Parnas 1

Axel’s take

A polished Gangnam base with excellent service, though wellness access comes with restrictions.

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Axel’s rating: 8.9/10 · a renovated five-star business and leisure hotel connected to COEX in Gangnam

This renovated five-star hotel connected to COEX is a strong pick for Gangnam business trips and shopping-focused stays. Reopened in September 2025 as a Westin, it earns consistent praise across Expedia, Booking.com and Tripadvisor for cleanliness, comfortable rooms and attentive staff. The substantial gym, indoor pool and well-reviewed club lounge give you good reasons to spend time here beyond sleeping.

The trade-offs are location and access rules rather than widespread service failures. We'd choose somewhere farther north for a palace-heavy sightseeing trip. Some guests across several sites mention lingering room or bathroom odors, although cleanliness ratings remain excellent overall. Families should check the pool's minimum-height rule; the gym and sauna are adults-only, sauna entry costs extra, and the fitness club closes monthly. It's an appealing luxury base, but not an unrestricted family resort.

Rooms
Refurbished rooms draw strong comfort feedback; temple-view categories offer a distinctive outlook.
Cleanliness
Excellent ratings across booking sites outweigh scattered odor complaints.
Service
Recent reviews repeatedly praise helpful, professional staff and attentive housekeeping.
Amenities
Indoor pool, substantial gym and club lounge; pool users must be at least 110 cm tall, gym and sauna users 18 or older.
Fees and surprises
Free self-parking; sauna costs extra. Fitness club closes every fourth Tuesday; pool maintenance is announced for November 24, 2026.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · visitgangnam.net. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Direct COEX access, near Bongeunsa Temple and subway connections; best suited to Gangnam plans.

Amenities and check-in

Indoor pool, substantial gym and club lounge; pool users must be at least 110 cm tall, gym and sauna users 18 or older.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Indoor Pool
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Cafe
Additional hotel policies
  • Optional charges: Fee for buffet breakfast: KRW 49000 for adults and KRW 24500 for children (approximately); Airport shuttle fee: KRW 16000 per person (one-way); Airport shuttle fee per child: KRW 10000 (one-way); Valet parking fee: KRW 20000 per stay; Rollaway bed fee: KRW 60500 per day
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: ₩205,697 per guest per night
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The Westin Seoul Parnas — Seoul, Republic of Korea

The Westin Seoul Parnas is a renovated five-star business and leisure hotel connected to COEX in Gangnam in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Address: 524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Property ID: 4768926.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/seoul/the-westin-seoul-parnas-4768926

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Axel's take: 8.9/10

A polished Gangnam base with excellent service, though wellness access comes with restrictions. a renovated five-star business and leisure hotel connected to COEX in Gangnam, scored for what it is.

This renovated five-star hotel connected to COEX is a strong pick for Gangnam business trips and shopping-focused stays. Reopened in September 2025 as a Westin, it earns consistent praise across Expedia, Booking.com and Tripadvisor for cleanliness, comfortable rooms and attentive staff. The substantial gym, indoor pool and well-reviewed club lounge give you good reasons to spend time here beyond sleeping.

The trade-offs are location and access rules rather than widespread service failures. We'd choose somewhere farther north for a palace-heavy sightseeing trip. Some guests across several sites mention lingering room or bathroom odors, although cleanliness ratings remain excellent overall. Families should check the pool's minimum-height rule; the gym and sauna are adults-only, sauna entry costs extra, and the fitness club closes monthly. It's an appealing luxury base, but not an unrestricted family resort.

  • Best for: COEX conference travelers; Gangnam shopping trips; Couples who value fitness facilities

  • Watch out for: Pool height restrictions and adults-only gym; Occasional room or bathroom odor reports; Less convenient for historic central Seoul

  • Location: Direct COEX access, near Bongeunsa Temple and subway connections; best suited to Gangnam plans.

  • Rooms: Refurbished rooms draw strong comfort feedback; temple-view categories offer a distinctive outlook.

  • Cleanliness: Excellent ratings across booking sites outweigh scattered odor complaints.

  • Service: Recent reviews repeatedly praise helpful, professional staff and attentive housekeeping.

  • Amenities: Indoor pool, substantial gym and club lounge; pool users must be at least 110 cm tall, gym and sauna users 18 or older.

  • Fees and surprises: Free self-parking; sauna costs extra. Fitness club closes every fourth Tuesday; pool maintenance is announced for November 24, 2026.

Axel's opinion of The Westin Seoul Parnas, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · visitgangnam.net. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About The Westin Seoul Parnas

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • Westin
  • 524, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
  • Optional charges: Fee for buffet breakfast: KRW 49000 for adults and KRW 24500 for children (approximately); Airport shuttle fee: KRW 16000 per person (one-way); Airport shuttle fee per child: KRW 10000 (one-way); Valet parking fee: KRW 20000 per stay; Rollaway bed fee: KRW 60500 per day
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: ₩205,697 per guest per night
  • Amenities: Indoor Pool, Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Restaurant (buffet style), Fitness facilities, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Electric car charging, Shuttle (extra charge), Airport transportation, Parking, Parking nearby, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Seoul

Room types

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Economy room

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Standard room

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Standard room with city view

Standard room with park view

Standard room with pool view

Standard room with river view

Standard room with water view

Standard room with view

3 Bedrooms Standard room

3 Bedrooms Standard Penthouse room

Standard Club room

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with city view

Standard Single room with park view

Standard Single room with pool view

Standard Single room with water view

Standard Single room with view

Standard Single Club room

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Quadruple Club room

Standard Quintuple room

2 Bedrooms Standard Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Single room with city view (single bed)

Standard Single room with park view (single bed)

Standard Single room with view (single bed)

Standard Single Club room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with mountain view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with park view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with river view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Double Club room (full double bed)

Standard Double Club room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double Family room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with park view (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with view (twin beds)

Standard Twin Club room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with city view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Quadruple room with park view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Quadruple Club room

Standard Quadruple Club room with city view

Standard Sextuple room

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Business room

Business Single room

Business Twin room (twin beds)

Superior room

Superior room with view

Superior Club room

Superior Single room

Superior Single Club room

Superior Triple room

Superior Triple Club room

Superior Single room (single bed)

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

Superior Double Club room (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Superior Twin Club room (twin beds)

Superior Triple room

Superior Triple Club room

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Deluxe Family room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

Premier room

Premier Double room (full double bed)

Premier Double room with water view (full double bed)

Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

Presidential room

Premium room

Premium Double room (full double bed)

Classic room

Classic room with city view

Classic room with view

Classic Single room

Classic Single room with city view

Classic Single room with view

Classic Single Club room

Classic Triple room

Classic Single room (single bed)

Classic Single room with city view (single bed)

Classic Single room with view (single bed)

Classic Double room (full double bed)

Classic Double room with city view (full double bed)

Classic Double room with view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Classic Double room (full double bed)

Classic Double Club room (full double bed)

Classic Twin room (twin beds)

Classic Twin room with view (twin beds)

1 Bedroom Classic Twin room (twin beds)

Classic Twin Club room (twin beds)

Classic Triple room

Classic Triple room with city view

Classic Quadruple room

Classic Quadruple room with city view

Classic Quadruple room with view

1 Bedroom Classic Quadruple room

Classic Quadruple Club room

Grand room

  • Room features: With view

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: With view

Grand Double room with park view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: With view

Grand Double room with view (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: With view

Grand Double Club room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Junior Suite

Club Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

Single Club Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite (single bed)

Single Club Junior Suite (single bed)

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Double Club Junior Suite (full double bed)

Standard Junior Suite

Suite

Suite with sunset view

1 Bedroom Suite

2 Bedrooms Suite

3 Bedrooms Suite

Club Suite

Club Suite with view

Single Suite

Single Club Suite

Triple Suite

Family Suite

Single Suite (single bed)

Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

Double Club Suite (full double bed)

Double Club Suite with city view (full double bed)

Twin Suite (twin beds)

Twin Club Suite (twin beds)

Twin Family Suite (twin beds)

Quadruple Club Suite

Quadruple Club Suite with city view

Economy Suite

Standard Suite

Business Suite

1 Bedroom Business Suite

Business Club Suite

Business Single Suite

Business Single Suite (single bed)

Business Double Suite (full double bed)

Business Double Club Suite (full double bed)

Business Twin Suite (twin beds)

Business Triple Suite

Superior Suite

Superior Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Single Suite

Premier Suite

Premier Club Suite

Premier Single Suite

Premier Single Club Suite

Premier Double Suite (full double bed)

Premier Double Club Suite (full double bed)

Premier Double Club Suite with city view (full double bed)

Executive Suite

Executive Club Suite

Executive Single Suite

Executive Double Suite (full double bed)

Executive Double Club Suite (full double bed)

Presidential Suite

Presidential Club Suite

Presidential Single Suite

Presidential Single Suite (single bed)

Presidential Single Club Suite (single bed)

Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)

Presidential Double Club Suite (full double bed)

Ambassador Suite

Ambassador Club Suite

Ambassador Single Suite

Ambassador Single Suite (single bed)

Ambassador Single Club Suite (single bed)

Ambassador Double Suite (full double bed)

Ambassador Double Club Suite (full double bed)

Grand Suite

Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Grand Double Club Suite (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Apartment

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Studio

Club Studio

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Villa

Cottage

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