Expanded review - Part 1 of rooming at the PHT Busan.
Finally got a moment to do this up right. I'm going to separate the hotel room and hotel itself from the horrendous dining experiences.
This is the newest Park Hyatt in Asia, located in Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea. The Park Hyatt Busan shares its space with the IPark apartment buildings near the sea and beach with views of the Gwangan bridge and marina. The bridge really makes for great photos at night.
It's an eerie contrast compared to the older apartments around there. It sticks out like a tall, glass thumb. I don't mind the architecture or boldness as Korea has enough cookie cutter apartments and districts.
The Room --
It was a delightful Corner suite with a view of the bridge and marina. The bed is top-notch quality. Firm and comfortable. You just want to jump into it and lay there. The motif is a modern chic (read: dark noir) with Japanese or Asian hinoki wood finishes. It's a common theme through most high-end and business hotels. I think I've seen the same bathroom accessories at Lotte city hotel in Mapo, Seoul though.
All the controls are automated, including electric window shades, blackout curtains, etc. Think a lot of buttons for better or worse. I liked how the panel was real close to the bed on the side of the nightstand. Cleverer than putting a control box on the nightstand itself.
Bathroom: Satisfactory with dual vanities and a tub. Clean and new. PHT Busan uses Bergamote tolietries. Pleasant but nothing to write home about.
Overall, the hotel is stunning but the service was a mixed bag. English was a definite problem for some employees. I expected more from the Park Hyatt but am willing to give it a pass since they're still going through teething problems. The only complaint I could see guests having is that the location is secluded. It is a solid 10-15 minute walk to Haeundae beach and subway (longer for slow walkers). I guess most people staying at the Park Hyatt can also afford a taxi or drive their shiny, expensive car.
As I said before, definitely consider the PHT Busan for your business travel needs. Paradise and the Westin need to up their game because there's a new shiny thumb in town.