SEOUL: PH or GH ?
Mar 24, 2010, 10:25 am
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SEOUL: PH or GH ?
My girlfriend will make a less-than-24hr stopover in Seoul on her way back from the US to Japan. Right now, I have booked an award stay for her at PH Seoul. But I notice that the hotel is somewhat away from the major shopping districts (such as Myeong-dong).
She plans to do some quick shopping but doesn't have a lot of time. In this case, those of you who have been to Seoul many times, do you recommend PH Seoul or GH Seoul?
Also, which hotel has better access from/to Incheon airport? Her flight next morning is at 9:45am, so she needs to leave the hotel no later than 7:00am.
If you can share some opinion regarding the two hotels in Seoul, that would be highly appreciated.
Thanks!
She plans to do some quick shopping but doesn't have a lot of time. In this case, those of you who have been to Seoul many times, do you recommend PH Seoul or GH Seoul?
Also, which hotel has better access from/to Incheon airport? Her flight next morning is at 9:45am, so she needs to leave the hotel no later than 7:00am.
If you can share some opinion regarding the two hotels in Seoul, that would be highly appreciated.
Thanks!
Mar 24, 2010, 10:41 am
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The PH is by far the better hotel when compared to the GH but with a short layover I would just stay at the Hyatt Regency at the airport. This is a very nice hotel. Also for a 9:45 am flight you should be at the airport by around 7:30 so this would mean leaving the PH at 5:30 or 6. Traffic in Seoul can be crazy and Incheon is quite far from the city.
I would book her at the airport and she can take a taxi into the city and do some shopping then get a good nights sleep.
I would book her at the airport and she can take a taxi into the city and do some shopping then get a good nights sleep.
Mar 24, 2010, 10:48 am
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The PH is by far the better hotel when compared to the GH but with a short layover I would just stay at the Hyatt Regency at the airport. This is a very nice hotel. Also for a 9:45 am flight you should be at the airport by around 7:30 so this would mean leaving the PH at 5:30 or 6. Traffic in Seoul can be crazy and Incheon is quite far from the city.
I would book her at the airport and she can take a taxi into the city and do some shopping then get a good nights sleep.
I would book her at the airport and she can take a taxi into the city and do some shopping then get a good nights sleep.
Mar 24, 2010, 4:45 pm
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Traffic will not be bad Sunday morning.
I've never been to the PH. The GH has a nice lounge and ambiance. Presidents have stayed there!
I've never been to the PH. The GH has a nice lounge and ambiance. Presidents have stayed there!
Mar 24, 2010, 5:53 pm
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Mar 24, 2010, 7:40 pm
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I had a similar situation before and I stayed at PH. Landed at 4:30pm Saturday, leaving next day on a 11am flight.
It took 90 minutes from airport to hotel and around 75 mins from PH to airport.
The hotel recommend leaving 3 hours before your flight time.
I used hotel limousine both way.
If I have to do it again, I will DEFINITELY stay at the airport HR to save the time, energy and money (the limo ride is comfy but still very tried after the ride.)
And the PH room light switches drove me crazy, you know what I meant if you have been there.
It took 90 minutes from airport to hotel and around 75 mins from PH to airport.
The hotel recommend leaving 3 hours before your flight time.
I used hotel limousine both way.
If I have to do it again, I will DEFINITELY stay at the airport HR to save the time, energy and money (the limo ride is comfy but still very tried after the ride.)
And the PH room light switches drove me crazy, you know what I meant if you have been there.
Mar 24, 2010, 8:29 pm
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The drive to/from downtown Seoul is a killer. The PH is across from the COEX shopping complex and there is a major Duty Free Fashion outlet under the IC COEX (not the Grand which is across from the PH). One can access the complex via underground passages from the subway. PH is very nice and more convenient than GH given this proximity to shopping. May not be the "Rodeo Drive" of Seoul but comprehensive array of shops.
Still I've stayed at the airport Hyatt when just staying over night, or even moved from the PH to the airport Hyatt when I've had a morning flight just because of the hellish commute. PH is also close to the airport shuttle bus depot as an alternative to costly cab.
Still I've stayed at the airport Hyatt when just staying over night, or even moved from the PH to the airport Hyatt when I've had a morning flight just because of the hellish commute. PH is also close to the airport shuttle bus depot as an alternative to costly cab.
Mar 25, 2010, 12:15 am
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Mar 25, 2010, 6:06 am
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I have stayed more than 250 nights at the GH since 2002 - never stayed at the PH. But that is because of location...my business is on that side of the river.
I'm sure there is plenty of shopping over near the PH, but if she specifically wants to see Myeong-dong and/or Namdaemun, then definitely GH. They have a free shuttle.
I have also layed-over at the HR near the airport - very convinient. No way she can make it a 48-hr lay-over? As people have said, it's not the most convienient place to go into the city for a short time. Not as bad as Narita, but close...
I'm sure there is plenty of shopping over near the PH, but if she specifically wants to see Myeong-dong and/or Namdaemun, then definitely GH. They have a free shuttle.
I have also layed-over at the HR near the airport - very convinient. No way she can make it a 48-hr lay-over? As people have said, it's not the most convienient place to go into the city for a short time. Not as bad as Narita, but close...
Mar 25, 2010, 6:28 am
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Can you please elaborate on the free shuttle? Do they offer free shuttle from the hotel to Myeong-dong and Namdaemun?
Mar 25, 2010, 8:38 am
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Definitly the PH
The PH is right across from the Coex shopping center and there is a subway station right out the front door. In addition it is a fabulous hotel. No choice in my mind.