Post: Joseon Palace Seoul: Everything You Need to Know Before You Book

Joseon Palace (조선 팰리스) is the flagship brand of Chosun Hotel & Resorts — the company's highest-positioned property, sitting above even the well-known Westin Chosun and Westin Parnas in the internal hierarchy. In the fiercely competitive Gangnam luxury segment it names the Four Seasons Seoul, Signiel Seoul, Park Hyatt Seoul, and Shilla Hotel as its direct peers. Having spent time on-site, we can say the ambition is well-founded.

The building at a glance

The entire tower is the hotel. Guest rooms begin on the 24th floor and run upward, keeping every room high above the Gangnam skyline. Check-in takes place on 25F — not at a ground-floor lobby — which sets the tone immediately: you step out of the lift already above the city.

Key floors at a glance:

Total room count: 254 keys — intentionally boutique for a Gangnam address. Groups should check availability early.

Room types explained

Masters Room

The workhorse of the inventory — roughly 80 rooms, available in king or two-queen configuration. Twin requests are typically fulfilled as two-queen. Connecting rooms exist but are very limited (around three connecting sets), combinable as twin+twin or double+twin.

Grand Masters Bay Room

A corner room with a marginally upgraded feel and noticeably better views — partial glimpses of Namsan Seoul Tower (남산서울타워) and, for some guests, a charming church spire view. Breakfast is included from this category upward. The 25F lounge coffee, tea, and cookie service also starts here.

Junior Suite

A proper living area is added, and an en-suite alcove bed can be configured as a third sleeping space — making it the right choice for three adults who want a genuine extra bed rather than a rollaway.

Upper Suites

Separate living room and bedroom. No standard connecting-room option at this level, with the exception of the Presidential Suite, which has an adjoining sub-room structure built in.

Presidential Suite

Around 411 m² (approximately 110 pyeong, or the footprint of four standard rooms). Joseon Grand Peace / Presidential Suite — the hotel's ultimate accommodation.

What's in every room — without exception

• Bathtub
• Air purifier
• Air dresser (garment care)
• Nespresso machine with complimentary capsules
• Byredo amenity line throughout
• Entire property is non-smoking
• Windows are sealed (high-rise norm); AC is in-room controllable

Dining

Constance (24F)

The all-day buffet venue. Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and Italian at breakfast; full dinner service in the evening.

The Great Hong Yeon (더 그레이트 홍연)

Chinese fine dining, developed as a step above the original Hongyeon at Westin Chosun. One of Seoul's most elevated Chinese restaurant concepts.

Itanic Garden (이타닉 가든)

Korean fine dining with an open kitchen, helmed by a noted head chef. Closed Saturdays, Mondays, and Tuesdays — plan ahead, especially over weekends.

24F Lounge & Bar

Coffee and afternoon tea by day; cocktails, wine, whisky, and beer by evening. Weekend live music adds atmosphere. Light finger food throughout — not an unlimited spread.

Pool, fitness & wellness (26F)

The fitness centre and indoor pool are available to all guests at no extra charge. An external membership programme also operates here, and seasonal swim classes — including beginner and children's programmes — run throughout the year.

Location

Joseon Palace sits in the heart of Gangnam (강남). Practical distances:

• Seonjeongneung (선정릉, royal tombs UNESCO heritage): ~15–20 min on foot
• COEX mall & convention centre: ~10–15 min on foot

Traffic around COEX can be heavy; for short hops, walking often beats a taxi.

Rates and how to book through INTE

The hotel does not publish a fixed rack-rate table — pricing depends on dates, room availability, party size, and any special conditions. A summer promotion rate sheet (July–August) is typically prepared in advance. If you contact us directly, we can usually offer a rate more competitive than the hotel's own website, and we'll confirm the current best available options against your travel dates.

For group bookings and MICE events: banquet halls are on 3F and 4F; the 254-key inventory fills faster than larger convention hotels, so early inquiry is strongly recommended.