Seoul Hyatt Preference?
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#33
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
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Hi, wondering if this thread is still being followed. I am a globalist and planning to visit in Sep with family (mrs + 14yr son + 9yr daughter) and plan to stay in Seoul for 5 nights. I am deciding between Andaz and PH due to easy metro access. Am able to use the suite upgrade to get into the standard suites for both hotels. However, only 1 roll-away, with daily charge, is available and not sure if the sofas are good enough for my daughter, who is 4'3". Both also charge an extra 100k KRW/day for my son since he is over 12, and the Park Hyatt also wants to charge him 55k KRW for breakfast since he is the 3rd adult, and Globalist benefits only cover 2 adults and 2 children.
I am curious about the suitability of the 2 hotels for family, especially since we will be crowded in the suite. I know GH may be better for kids, but not being accessible to the metro is a show stopper.
In addition, wondering if the sofas in either hotel's standard suits(Park King in PH and Andaz 1 King bed) are suitable for sleeping.
Lastly, am a bit surprised that the PH will nickel and dime me for my son's breakfast. I can understand that they charge for roll-aways and the higher room rate, but the breakfast? Is that normal? Any thoughts?
Thanks
I am curious about the suitability of the 2 hotels for family, especially since we will be crowded in the suite. I know GH may be better for kids, but not being accessible to the metro is a show stopper.
In addition, wondering if the sofas in either hotel's standard suits(Park King in PH and Andaz 1 King bed) are suitable for sleeping.
Lastly, am a bit surprised that the PH will nickel and dime me for my son's breakfast. I can understand that they charge for roll-aways and the higher room rate, but the breakfast? Is that normal? Any thoughts?
Thanks
My herd of 9 will be at Andaz for a week in June. We have a confirmed Andaz suite upgrade plus a rollaway for a family of 4 (2 adults, 14 yr old and a 12 yr old), and another Andaz suite upgrade plus a rollaway connecting to a twin room for a family of 5 (2 adults, 16 yr old, 14 yr old and a 10 yr old). I was advised of the daily 55k KRW for the rollaway. All rooms booked under my account as a Globalist. Fingers crossed breakfast will be extended to everyone but unlikely.
We'll also be staying at the GH for a few days on the same trip...two sets of two connecting rooms.
BTW, thanks Aventine for all the local insider info
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#34
Re bolded part, 100k KRW/day for what?
My herd of 9 will be at Andaz for a week in June. We have a confirmed Andaz suite upgrade plus a rollaway for a family of 4 (2 adults, 14 yr old and a 12 yr old), and another Andaz suite upgrade plus a rollaway connecting to a twin room for a family of 5 (2 adults, 16 yr old, 14 yr old and a 10 yr old). I was advised of the daily 55k KRW for the rollaway. All rooms booked under my account as a Globalist. Fingers crossed breakfast will be extended to everyone but unlikely.
We'll also be staying at the GH for a few days on the same trip...two sets of two connecting rooms.
BTW, thanks Aventine for all the local insider info![Smilie](https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
My herd of 9 will be at Andaz for a week in June. We have a confirmed Andaz suite upgrade plus a rollaway for a family of 4 (2 adults, 14 yr old and a 12 yr old), and another Andaz suite upgrade plus a rollaway connecting to a twin room for a family of 5 (2 adults, 16 yr old, 14 yr old and a 10 yr old). I was advised of the daily 55k KRW for the rollaway. All rooms booked under my account as a Globalist. Fingers crossed breakfast will be extended to everyone but unlikely.
We'll also be staying at the GH for a few days on the same trip...two sets of two connecting rooms.
BTW, thanks Aventine for all the local insider info
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Re: GH Grand club
13 and over only are allowed for the Evening session. Breakfast is all ages.
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#35
Join Date: Apr 2022
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Platinum
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100k KRW/day is the cost for having an extra adult. Anyone over 12 is considered an adult. If you look at your price quote and then compare the price if you changed the age of your kids that are over 12 to 12, you should see the room rate go down
#36
Join Date: Apr 2022
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The Andaz suite couch is huge and your daughter could sleep on it. The rollaway is going to cramp the living room or bedroom though. 12 and over get charged full rates at Korean buffets and most luxury properties are in revenue earning mode now. I doubt Andrew Ashdown will waive it for you though. The PH owners need every last 10 won these days
Andaz transit access is a little better since it's covered and can be accessed through the B1 food floor. Apgujeung also has good bus links and Han gang a short walk away. A little closer to north of the Han River and touristy things in Jongno.
Andaz transit access is a little better since it's covered and can be accessed through the B1 food floor. Apgujeung also has good bus links and Han gang a short walk away. A little closer to north of the Han River and touristy things in Jongno.
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#37
Join Date: Feb 2022
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The Andaz suite couch is huge and your daughter could sleep on it. The rollaway is going to cramp the living room or bedroom though. 12 and over get charged full rates at Korean buffets and most luxury properties are in revenue earning mode now. I doubt Andrew Ashdown will waive it for you though. The PH owners need every last 10 won these days
Andaz transit access is a little better since it's covered and can be accessed through the B1 food floor. Apgujeung also has good bus links and Han gang a short walk away. A little closer to north of the Han River and touristy things in Jongno.
Andaz transit access is a little better since it's covered and can be accessed through the B1 food floor. Apgujeung also has good bus links and Han gang a short walk away. A little closer to north of the Han River and touristy things in Jongno.
#38
Couldn't honestly tell you. Never been in a Twin suite before at PH. Beds do look spacious though.
#39
All luxury hotels are reducing costs in Seoul. It's about finding the one that you can live with or tolerate. Hyatts in Korea have no problem filling their rooms via other distribution channels.
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#40
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: SFO
Posts: 3,930
Thanks...is the extra charge for the 3rd adult? My 3 rooms are on points booked via MHC. MHC informed me of the rollaway charge but never mentioned the extra adult charge.
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#42
Join Date: Apr 2022
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Platinum
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Thanks Aventine. You know so much about the Seoul Hyatts. 2 more questions
1) how would you compare the breakfasts between the PH and the Andaz?
2) how would you compare the standard suites room size between PH(Park King) and Andaz(Andaz Suit 1King bed)? The prior is described as between 64-70sqm while the latter is 70 sqm, suggesting that the Andaz is slightly bigger. However, the pictures, especially of the living room, seems to suggest that the PH is bigger. Thoughts?
Thanks
1) how would you compare the breakfasts between the PH and the Andaz?
2) how would you compare the standard suites room size between PH(Park King) and Andaz(Andaz Suit 1King bed)? The prior is described as between 64-70sqm while the latter is 70 sqm, suggesting that the Andaz is slightly bigger. However, the pictures, especially of the living room, seems to suggest that the PH is bigger. Thoughts?
Thanks
#43
Thanks Aventine. You know so much about the Seoul Hyatts. 2 more questions
1) how would you compare the breakfasts between the PH and the Andaz?
2) how would you compare the standard suites room size between PH(Park King) and Andaz(Andaz Suit 1King bed)? The prior is described as between 64-70sqm while the latter is 70 sqm, suggesting that the Andaz is slightly bigger. However, the pictures, especially of the living room, seems to suggest that the PH is bigger. Thoughts?
Thanks
1) how would you compare the breakfasts between the PH and the Andaz?
2) how would you compare the standard suites room size between PH(Park King) and Andaz(Andaz Suit 1King bed)? The prior is described as between 64-70sqm while the latter is 70 sqm, suggesting that the Andaz is slightly bigger. However, the pictures, especially of the living room, seems to suggest that the PH is bigger. Thoughts?
Thanks
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#44
Join Date: Feb 2022
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Platinum
Posts: 5
PH breakfast has a much higher quality spread than Andaz. The Andaz suite is more suited for families having an additional half bathroom near the entrance and a couch that can fit a kid or adult. Their suite has more square metres but feels smaller than PH since everything is walled off. Andaz HVAC and hardware is better than the PH.
Thanks for the feedback on the room size. Having that extra half bath is important.
#45
Now you got me wondering about the PH breakfast spread... like what type of food do they have? Most Asian upper tier hotel restaurants have decent breakfast spread. For PH to have a much higher quality than Andaz means either Andaz is pretty mediocre or that PH is off the chart. Any thoughts?
Thanks for the feedback on the room size. Having that extra half bath is important.
Thanks for the feedback on the room size. Having that extra half bath is important.