Grand Hyatt Seoul REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Aug 16, 2017, 3:49 pm
#256
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I think with where the pool is situated to the south east of the building (opposite side from main entry), they may have had some issues with use by non guests as well as towel theft.
As for Tattoo's, that is a common requisite for the region.
As for Tattoo's, that is a common requisite for the region.
Aug 16, 2017, 6:48 pm
#257
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I was just browsing the website for this property and saw a link for "An Important Announcement" on the welcome page. It's their "Important Summer Operation Policy". All of it is quite authoritarian.
How busy does their pool get that you have to get a pool coupon at check in (1 per person, no replacements!), and exchange it for a wristband, which you must wear UNTIL CHECK OUT in order to use the pool? Also, one towel per person (towel shortage?) AND people with tattoos can't use the pool?
Is this a luxury hotel or a 3 star all-inclusive in MX?
How busy does their pool get that you have to get a pool coupon at check in (1 per person, no replacements!), and exchange it for a wristband, which you must wear UNTIL CHECK OUT in order to use the pool? Also, one towel per person (towel shortage?) AND people with tattoos can't use the pool?
Is this a luxury hotel or a 3 star all-inclusive in MX?
Aug 17, 2017, 2:52 am
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Aug 17, 2017, 3:23 am
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The problem is that the pool looks like this as local residents have membership at the Olympus Club and pretty much have run of the place all summer. Really unpleasant.
I think what really got me was they made staying guests pay for parking. No other major luxury Seoul hotel does that.
Aug 17, 2017, 3:29 am
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It is hard to blame the hotel, since they most likely get a lot more revenue from local residents who stay many weekends year round than business travellers spending infrequent one-night layovers.
Aug 17, 2017, 5:57 am
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The problem is that the pool looks like this as local residents have membership at the Olympus Club and pretty much have run of the place all summer. Really unpleasant.
Aug 17, 2017, 6:04 am
#263
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The problem is that the pool looks like this as local residents have membership at the Olympus Club and pretty much have run of the place all summer. Really unpleasant.
Not my favourite Hyatt to begin with (tiny and dated standard rooms, even tinier bathrooms with shower over bathtub, and very few upgrades), but it's definitely on the avoid list during the summer high season if you're not there on a staycation yourself.
Aug 17, 2017, 7:37 am
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It's very nice in the shoulder seasons, when the outdoor pool is still open but nobody uses it! And I do like the Olympus Club spa area overall.
Aug 17, 2017, 9:08 am
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Aug 17, 2017, 10:18 am
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I just don't understand what is so special about the pool at this hotel that attracts gazillions of guests.
I stayed at this property not too long ago and didn't think the pool was any different from other hotel pools.
I should add that this hotel was pretty underwhelming and I won't stay here again next time I'm in Seoul.
I stayed at this property not too long ago and didn't think the pool was any different from other hotel pools.
I should add that this hotel was pretty underwhelming and I won't stay here again next time I'm in Seoul.
Aug 17, 2017, 10:43 am
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I just don't understand what is so special about the pool at this hotel that attracts gazillions of guests.
I stayed at this property not too long ago and didn't think the pool was any different from other hotel pools.
I should add that this hotel was pretty underwhelming and I won't stay here again next time I'm in Seoul.
I stayed at this property not too long ago and didn't think the pool was any different from other hotel pools.
I should add that this hotel was pretty underwhelming and I won't stay here again next time I'm in Seoul.
It's also included in room stays, cheaper and bigger than the Urban Island pool at the Shilla hotel.
Aug 17, 2017, 10:08 pm
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Aug 17, 2017, 10:55 pm
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https://seoul.grand.hyatt.com/en/hot...rand_club.html