DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in South Korea {KOR}
May 21, 2002, 11:57 pm
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DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in South Korea {KOR}
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May 22, 2002, 4:23 pm
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Perfect timing as I have an upcoming stay at the Grand Hilton. Any reviews?
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May 22, 2002, 6:26 pm
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As the old Swiss Grand Hotel, the place was better than the Hilton, and I think it's gone through a lot of improvements in the past year.
The two hotels are in totally different locations, and some people think the Grand is not conveniently located, but that all depends on what your business is in Seoul. It's a big city.
The two hotels are in totally different locations, and some people think the Grand is not conveniently located, but that all depends on what your business is in Seoul. It's a big city.
Jun 20, 2003, 4:10 pm
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Hilton HHonors Properties in Seoul
I did a search. Found nothing directly. Please comment on Hiltons in Seoul. Especially treatment of Diamond members. Thanks
Jun 20, 2003, 5:03 pm
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Am only a lowly Gold, but stayed at the Grand Hilton Seoul earlier this year on an Award stay and was treated fantastically. I was upgraded to a suite, but I think this was due to a low occupancy at the time.
But I can't speak highly enough of the staff or the property itself. The only negative is that the hotel is not in central Seoul, but is only a short 10-15 mins on the subway. It is the closer of the two properties to Incheon airport.
Hope this helps, enjoy your stay in Seoul.
But I can't speak highly enough of the staff or the property itself. The only negative is that the hotel is not in central Seoul, but is only a short 10-15 mins on the subway. It is the closer of the two properties to Incheon airport.
Hope this helps, enjoy your stay in Seoul.
Jun 20, 2003, 8:37 pm
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There are 2 hilton properties in Seoul. The Hilton Seoul is downtown and the Grand Hilton is about 15 mins from downtown. The Grand Hilton offers free shuttle service to various Seoul locations every half hour or so and also the return trip as well. I like it because it is a little less hectic and the air is a bit fresher there
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There are 2 hilton properties in Seoul. The Hilton Seoul is downtown and the Grand Hilton is about 15 mins from downtown. The Grand Hilton offers free shuttle service to various Seoul locations every half hour or so and also the return trip as well. I like it because it is a little less hectic and the air is a bit fresher there
If you have any other questions, let me know.
Jun 21, 2003, 4:42 pm
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You never posted when you are going. If I am in Seoul at the same time, sure. As a tourist, why don't you try a stay at all the hotels while earning stay credit at all of them. There is a also a Ritz that is not too expensive.
Jun 21, 2003, 9:27 pm
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Mid-September. I have a FFN reservation at the Grand Hyatt. A SPG50 discounted reservation at the Westin. Have Hilton as a option with award certificates issued. Any opinion. The Hyatt sounds great and I know it is always highly rated. Your overall opinion. As I get closer I will e-mail you direct. Regards
Jun 21, 2003, 10:23 pm
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If "Mid-September" means anything between September 9 and 15, be advised that this year there is an extended major holiday 9/10-14. On the 9th and 14th/15th there will be traffic hell, as 48 million people will be trying to travel inter-city. On the 10th-14th businesses will be open only limited hours, (or not at all, in the case of banks, gov't offices, etc.). It's the only time of year when you can actually enjoy QUIET streets in Seoul.
Jul 3, 2003, 10:06 am
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I found a reasonable rate on www.asia-hotels.com for Grand Hilton (US$106). From most FT'ers account of this hotel, it is outside the downtown area. Is it going to be tough finding transportation back to hotel if I venture out late in the night (e.g. night market) Are there any subway stations nearby, and how costly is a ride on the tube to downtown?
Also, how much is a cab fare from ICN to Grand Hilton? I reckon if it is not too much of a difference, I'll save the trouble with switching shuttles.
As much as I like to stay at Seoul Hilton, I find it to be on the pricey side(US$167).
Anyone managed to get a better rate?
Also, how much is a cab fare from ICN to Grand Hilton? I reckon if it is not too much of a difference, I'll save the trouble with switching shuttles.
As much as I like to stay at Seoul Hilton, I find it to be on the pricey side(US$167).
Anyone managed to get a better rate?
Jul 3, 2003, 1:54 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by ws8n:
I found a reasonable rate on www.asia-hotels.com for Grand Hilton (US$106). </font>
I found a reasonable rate on www.asia-hotels.com for Grand Hilton (US$106). </font>