Originally Posted by air_male
The photo spread on the internet looks good, however have never stayed there. At the end of the month, I will be staying at the Grand Hyatt and noticed you have as well. What is your opinion specific to this property compared to what is available in its category. I see that it not located in the heart of Seoul, however is that a problem?
If I may, I would like to recommend the GH as the one and only Grand Hotel in Seoul. The location on the Mt.Namsan slopes is almost perfect and the view over the Han river and Gangnam is truly extraordinary. Seoul station is a 10-15 min cab ride away and central Gangnam maybe 20-30 min depending on traffic.
Strange enough, the GH offers everything that normally doesn't exist in Korea in abudance ( or at all ): Green and quiet surroundings, high class Western and Japanese restaurants both in the hotel and nearby areas, a great wine list and integrated wine shop, a brilliant spa ( this is not untypical for Korea ) and a dedicated and polite staff who are not easily irritated.
If you are on a busy business schedule and know that your meetings are going ro be in:
a) Gangnam: Book the PH or one of the IC hotels
b) Yeoido: Book the Lexington Hotel