Park Hyatt Seoul REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Jul 10, 2011, 7:31 am
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(3) I didn't take the bus to the Korea City Air Terminal as described in this thread. Instead I was directed to go outside to stop 11B and take the Seoulbus (http://seoulbus.co.kr/) #6006 or #6300 for 10,000 Won non-stop to COEX. The bus stopped directly in front of the COEX exhibition center, about a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Once you exit the bus, you can look ahead to the next intersection and you'll see the words "Park Hyatt Seoul" at the top of the hotel tower.
You can cross the intersection via the underground subway, but with rolling luggage, it's easier to just cross via surface streets.
For the return trip to ICN, the same Seoulbus #6006 and #6300 stops directly across the street from the hotel. The offered to chauffeur me to the KCAT to catch a bus there, but I couldn't see the point when the Seoulbus stop was right across the street from the hotel.
The Seoulbus was cheaper than the bus that goes to KCAT, and stops closer to the Park Hyatt, so I'm not sure why it isn't discussed more, but I can recommend it.
You can cross the intersection via the underground subway, but with rolling luggage, it's easier to just cross via surface streets.
For the return trip to ICN, the same Seoulbus #6006 and #6300 stops directly across the street from the hotel. The offered to chauffeur me to the KCAT to catch a bus there, but I couldn't see the point when the Seoulbus stop was right across the street from the hotel.
The Seoulbus was cheaper than the bus that goes to KCAT, and stops closer to the Park Hyatt, so I'm not sure why it isn't discussed more, but I can recommend it.
My biggest complaint about the PH is from the ground level main streets there is no indication of an entrance. Unless you make your way around to the back where the driveway entrance is, it is almost impossible to locate a way into the building except through the restaurant door!
Jul 10, 2011, 7:34 am
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Jul 31, 2011, 1:16 pm
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Aug 8, 2011, 8:23 am
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Stayed at the PH Seoul on an award stay for four nights in early July.
Very nice experience with probably the only disappointment being the "quiet" side. The view is certainly much better on the other side. The interior of the room looked phenomenal and I especially like the shower and bathtub. The bath salts and shampoo and douche gel were extremely nice as well.
Had one dinner in the downstairs restaurant which was pretty good albeit a bit expensive. Location was great for me - close to COEX and only a few subway stops away from most major attractions (excluding N-Tower). Great service by the staff and also one of the few places in Seoul where everyone spoke near-fluent English.
Very nice experience with probably the only disappointment being the "quiet" side. The view is certainly much better on the other side. The interior of the room looked phenomenal and I especially like the shower and bathtub. The bath salts and shampoo and douche gel were extremely nice as well.
Had one dinner in the downstairs restaurant which was pretty good albeit a bit expensive. Location was great for me - close to COEX and only a few subway stops away from most major attractions (excluding N-Tower). Great service by the staff and also one of the few places in Seoul where everyone spoke near-fluent English.
Aug 12, 2011, 9:20 pm
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I stayed in the PH Seoul in a city facing suite for 4 days a month ago as a Diamond. I booked the cheapest possible corporate rate and used one of my suite upgrade awards.
The suite is fantastic. I loved the modern minimalistic feel but also the earthy tones and great bathroom. The pool is interesting especially given that the cafe/restaurant guests are entirely visible to each other. The complimentary breakfast has to be among the best out there. It's not the biggest buffet selection, but I liked the way they organised different foods into different sections. I'd definitely consider staying there again, however next time I might stay somewhere different, perhaps the Grand Hyatt.
Re COEX, what a disappointment. Pretty poor shopping mall if you ask me.
The suite is fantastic. I loved the modern minimalistic feel but also the earthy tones and great bathroom. The pool is interesting especially given that the cafe/restaurant guests are entirely visible to each other. The complimentary breakfast has to be among the best out there. It's not the biggest buffet selection, but I liked the way they organised different foods into different sections. I'd definitely consider staying there again, however next time I might stay somewhere different, perhaps the Grand Hyatt.
Re COEX, what a disappointment. Pretty poor shopping mall if you ask me.
Nov 24, 2011, 12:53 pm
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Park Suite King at Park Hyatt Seoul
Updated my blog post on Park Hyatt Seoul and integrated pictures, video and timelapse of Park Suite King:
http://travel.bart.la/2011/04/18/par...k-hyatt-seoul/
Thanks.
http://travel.bart.la/2011/04/18/par...k-hyatt-seoul/
Thanks.
Nov 24, 2011, 1:50 pm
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Stayed in the same suite for 5 days last year. May be my favorite Hyatt, beautiful room, great location and the best service I've ever received at any hotel. Will return to see more of Korea.
Dec 18, 2011, 1:50 am
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park suite vs 2 regular rooms?
I will be staying here end of march 2012 for three nights at park suite, I used 23000 points for each night. however i am guessing my mother in law will visit us during our stay, so it will be 3 adults with 1 baby. Will park suite big enough for three adult + 1 baby? According to youtube video it does look spacious, or should i just get two reg rooms for 30000 points per night. is park suite two times bigger than reg room? any recommendation? I am also considering grand hyatt if their suite is bigger than park hyatt.
How's diamond breakfast at park hyatt? is it american style buffet? or can i order from the menu? if i can how much do they allow for diamond breakfast?
How's diamond breakfast at park hyatt? is it american style buffet? or can i order from the menu? if i can how much do they allow for diamond breakfast?
Dec 18, 2011, 5:58 am
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I will be staying here end of march 2012 for three nights at park suite, I used 23000 points for each night. however i am guessing my mother in law will visit us during our stay, so it will be 3 adults with 1 baby. Will park suite big enough for three adult + 1 baby? According to youtube video it does look spacious, or should i just get two reg rooms for 30000 points per night. is park suite two times bigger than reg room? any recommendation? I am also considering grand hyatt if their suite is bigger than park hyatt.
How's diamond breakfast at park hyatt? is it american style buffet? or can i order from the menu? if i can how much do they allow for diamond breakfast?
How's diamond breakfast at park hyatt? is it american style buffet? or can i order from the menu? if i can how much do they allow for diamond breakfast?
Maximum occupancy is 3 persons for the suite and there are rollaway beds for kids under 12 years. If you don't want to sleep in one bed with your mother in law I would take two rooms (no suite with two beds). They will usually upgrade at least one room to "Deluxe" (48-52sq) as Diamond. And I have to say there isn't a very big difference between a 52sq Deluxe room and the 64sq suite...
Breakfast is great in my opionion. They have a buffett and open kitchen with made to order options. I remember there is "a la carte" too, but I don't know their policy for Diamonds here. I would bet on it that everything will be waived from your bill at check-out.
Breakfast is at Cornerstone restaurant - see menu here:
http://hyatt.com/hyatt/images/hotels..._breakfast.pdf
PH Seoul is my favorite Hyatt property worldwide (and I have stayed in nearly every PH outside of the US) - enjoy!
Dec 19, 2011, 6:00 am
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I'm staying at this property in 10~ days, and am currently booked into a Park Deluxe King. The PH had some good rates over the summer ($200 per night).. As a Diamond, should I expect an upgrade to a higher level room, especially since this is a paid reservation? I've still got a great room, so if I don't get an upgrade, I won't be disappointed...
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Jan 15, 2012, 2:48 am
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PH or Incheon for 1st night?
Planning a leisure trip to Seoul for the end of March. Plane lands at around 5:30 PM, so by the time we get through customs, etc., I'm sure it would be after 7, maybe even closer to 8, by the time we get to the PH. Thinking of just staying the 1st night at the HR Incheon, which would be about US$140 cheaper. Does this sound like a good idea, or just a poor use of vacation time?
Jan 15, 2012, 3:13 am
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Gimpo a good option?
I had been planning on using ANA, but I've found that Asiana has a better schedule, although it is 9000 yen more. With Asiana we would be able to fly into Gimpo, which is obviously closer, but is is better? Is the transportation between the PH and Gimpo much better than Incheon?
Jan 15, 2012, 7:02 am
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I had been planning on using ANA, but I've found that Asiana has a better schedule, although it is 9000 yen more. With Asiana we would be able to fly into Gimpo, which is obviously closer, but is is better? Is the transportation between the PH and Gimpo much better than Incheon?