Sep 21, 2014, 11:02 pm
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Fitness Facility Closed Every First Monday
The first Monday of the month, the hotel's fitness facility is closed. Please contact the hotel for further information.
The first Monday of the month, the hotel's fitness facility is closed. Please contact the hotel for further information.
The Westin Josun Seoul, South Korea [Master Thread]
May 19, 2013, 10:19 am
#272
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Starwoods/ Marriott Life Time Platinum, Hilton-Diamond, and HP
Posts: 823
May 19, 2013, 10:26 pm
#273
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Omnipresent
Programs: Qantas Platinum, Air New Zealand Gold, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 66
I did get a Junior Suite last time which was - quite literally a junior suite.
It's a decent enough hotel but on occasions I do find the service can sometimes be frustratingly inflexible.
It's a decent enough hotel but on occasions I do find the service can sometimes be frustratingly inflexible.
May 20, 2013, 1:34 am
#274
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: SFO
Programs: Hyatt: Diamond, HHonors: Diamond, SPG: Gold
Posts: 193
My wife and I stayed there mid-last month on a 5-night award. The Westin is in an excellent location, and is easy to get to by taking the bus as everyone else mentioned.
I emailed them ahead of time and asked for a club level upgrade as it was our 4-year anniversary and I'm a gold member. They totally exceeded expectations with an upgrade and an anniversary cake!
Service was excellent, and the facilities were quite nice, especially the gym. The room was ok, pretty standard for a business hotel, but I would definitely stay here again.
Recap here with pics for anyone who is interested: http://theselfishyears.com/2013/05/2...westin-chosun/
I emailed them ahead of time and asked for a club level upgrade as it was our 4-year anniversary and I'm a gold member. They totally exceeded expectations with an upgrade and an anniversary cake!
Service was excellent, and the facilities were quite nice, especially the gym. The room was ok, pretty standard for a business hotel, but I would definitely stay here again.
Recap here with pics for anyone who is interested: http://theselfishyears.com/2013/05/2...westin-chosun/
Oct 18, 2013, 5:22 am
#276
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Programs: DL PM, IHG Gold, HH Diamond
Posts: 166
Executive Lounge Cocktail and Evening Snacks?
I'm trying to decide if it is worth it to upgrade from Business Deluxe to Executive Level. What snacks does the evening hour offer? enough for a meal? Can you take breakfast in Aria or it that reserved for platinum members?
Oct 19, 2013, 5:13 am
#277
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BOS
Programs: AA PLT, SPG Plat
Posts: 69
can't take breakfast in aria. breakfast was the best i've seen in a lounge (there was an omlette station on a couple days). could easily make a dinner out of the 6-8pm happy hour. both breakfast and happy hour spreads changed nightly according to a schedule outside the lounge.
Nov 7, 2013, 1:59 am
#278
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: East Coast
Posts: 1,018
Westin Chosun Seoul
Looking at this property and considering redeeming points for five nights. Anybody has stayed there recently and can clarify if there is no free wi-fi in the rooms for non-elite SPG members?
Also, what is the bus number from ICN? I don`t see that info on their website, but assume since every hotel has a bus stop in front of them, this one should has airport bus stop as well.
Is it really showing aging? I am considering this hotel mainly because of it`s location.
Thank you!
Also, what is the bus number from ICN? I don`t see that info on their website, but assume since every hotel has a bus stop in front of them, this one should has airport bus stop as well.
Is it really showing aging? I am considering this hotel mainly because of it`s location.
Thank you!
Nov 7, 2013, 7:17 am
#279
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: AC MM E50 , Former SPG, now Marriott LT Plat
Posts: 6,264
Also, what is the bus number from ICN? I don`t see that info on their website, but assume since every hotel has a bus stop in front of them, this one should has airport bus stop as well.
Is it really showing aging? I am considering this hotel mainly because of it`s location.
Thank you!
Is it really showing aging? I am considering this hotel mainly because of it`s location.
Thank you!
I don't recall the bus number, but you just tell the attendant " Westin Chosun" and he will put you in the correct line, and sell you the bus ticket
(15,000 KRW)
Jan 17, 2014, 8:08 pm
#281
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Los Angeles
Programs: AA EXP 2MM, SPG/Marriott PLT
Posts: 275
Need some advise.
Wife + mother-in-law + myself is planning on staying here for 4 nights in mid-march, its calling for 16k a night, that's not a problem.
Naturally I would book a 2 bed room for all of us, but I'm afraid that might hinder my chance for an upgrade. I'm Plt with SPG, and I also have the 10 suite upgrade I can use.
My choice in order would look something like this
1) Large suite with 2 beds
2) Large suite with 1 bed (I'll sleep on the couch or floor or add bed ?)
3) Regular room with 2 beds
4) regular room with 1 bed (I'll sleep in the bathroom floor I guess)
Question is how should I book the room ?
Reserve a 2 beds and apply upgrade or reserve a king bed and apply upgrade (or not)
Thanks
Wife + mother-in-law + myself is planning on staying here for 4 nights in mid-march, its calling for 16k a night, that's not a problem.
Naturally I would book a 2 bed room for all of us, but I'm afraid that might hinder my chance for an upgrade. I'm Plt with SPG, and I also have the 10 suite upgrade I can use.
My choice in order would look something like this
1) Large suite with 2 beds
2) Large suite with 1 bed (I'll sleep on the couch or floor or add bed ?)
3) Regular room with 2 beds
4) regular room with 1 bed (I'll sleep in the bathroom floor I guess)
Question is how should I book the room ?
Reserve a 2 beds and apply upgrade or reserve a king bed and apply upgrade (or not)
Thanks
Jan 18, 2014, 4:55 am
#283
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: LAX
Programs: UA 1K MM, AS MVPG, SPG PLAT 100
Posts: 1,497
Need some advise.
Wife + mother-in-law + myself is planning on staying here for 4 nights in mid-march, its calling for 16k a night, that's not a problem.
Naturally I would book a 2 bed room for all of us, but I'm afraid that might hinder my chance for an upgrade. I'm Plt with SPG, and I also have the 10 suite upgrade I can use.
My choice in order would look something like this
1) Large suite with 2 beds
2) Large suite with 1 bed (I'll sleep on the couch or floor or add bed ?)
3) Regular room with 2 beds
4) regular room with 1 bed (I'll sleep in the bathroom floor I guess)
Question is how should I book the room ?
Reserve a 2 beds and apply upgrade or reserve a king bed and apply upgrade (or not)
Thanks
Wife + mother-in-law + myself is planning on staying here for 4 nights in mid-march, its calling for 16k a night, that's not a problem.
Naturally I would book a 2 bed room for all of us, but I'm afraid that might hinder my chance for an upgrade. I'm Plt with SPG, and I also have the 10 suite upgrade I can use.
My choice in order would look something like this
1) Large suite with 2 beds
2) Large suite with 1 bed (I'll sleep on the couch or floor or add bed ?)
3) Regular room with 2 beds
4) regular room with 1 bed (I'll sleep in the bathroom floor I guess)
Question is how should I book the room ?
Reserve a 2 beds and apply upgrade or reserve a king bed and apply upgrade (or not)
Thanks
Jan 18, 2014, 6:34 pm
#284
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: WAS/TYO
Programs: UA 1K, AA EXP (3MM), DL PM, BONVOY TITANIUM, HYATT GLOBALIST, HILTON DIAMOND, IHG DIAMOND AMB, et al
Posts: 5,913
In my experience, the Westin Chosun Seoul is very stingy with upgrades.
I stay here every few months, mainly because the location is excellent for my needs. I always book an executive club level room, and I've never been upgraded despite there always being junior suite availability (I've even asked at check-in, only to be very politely told no). Using an SNA will only get you into the most basic junior suite (despite many levels of junior suites and suites they could make available for SNA upgrades).
Whenever possible, I now try to stay at the Sheraton D Cube City which is better in every regard, except for location.
-FlyerBeek
I stay here every few months, mainly because the location is excellent for my needs. I always book an executive club level room, and I've never been upgraded despite there always being junior suite availability (I've even asked at check-in, only to be very politely told no). Using an SNA will only get you into the most basic junior suite (despite many levels of junior suites and suites they could make available for SNA upgrades).
Whenever possible, I now try to stay at the Sheraton D Cube City which is better in every regard, except for location.
-FlyerBeek