Park Hyatt Seoul REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Apr 16, 2022, 1:29 am
#571
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There wasn't any Happy Hour perk when we stayed there last year. Honestly if I were upgraded to a suite despite the hotel regularly selling out I'd be pretty happy with my Globalist experience there.
I guess the good old pandemic days are over hahaha. We lived in Korea for the entire pandemic and had so many spectacular experiences with Hyatts on staycations, but we knew it was largely due to pandemic suppression of business. Looks like Korea is back, baby. Unfortunately for us. It felt like we had our own vacation paradise to ourselves since it was safe enough to go on vacation but not that many foreigners were coming with that quarantine requirement (though we had visits from more than one set of friends for the US who wanted to come to a country handling COVID way better than the US).
We also stayed at the Grand Parnas as a staycation and were upgraded to a small suite despite being mere Platinum IHG members (ie we've got the card and that's it). I was pretty tickled by that. Really nice property.
I guess the good old pandemic days are over hahaha. We lived in Korea for the entire pandemic and had so many spectacular experiences with Hyatts on staycations, but we knew it was largely due to pandemic suppression of business. Looks like Korea is back, baby. Unfortunately for us. It felt like we had our own vacation paradise to ourselves since it was safe enough to go on vacation but not that many foreigners were coming with that quarantine requirement (though we had visits from more than one set of friends for the US who wanted to come to a country handling COVID way better than the US).
We also stayed at the Grand Parnas as a staycation and were upgraded to a small suite despite being mere Platinum IHG members (ie we've got the card and that's it). I was pretty tickled by that. Really nice property.
Apr 16, 2022, 10:55 am
#572
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Recenty stay here:
3 nights using FHR mon -thurs upgraded to king suite. no other globalist benefits other than free breakfast at cornerstone. Used the $100 FB credit(FHR) at the cafe on top floor.
2 nights on Thurs-Sat on points. Regular king bed, All Hyatt hotels in Seoul were sold out. No upgrade.
3 nights using FHR mon -thurs upgraded to king suite. no other globalist benefits other than free breakfast at cornerstone. Used the $100 FB credit(FHR) at the cafe on top floor.
2 nights on Thurs-Sat on points. Regular king bed, All Hyatt hotels in Seoul were sold out. No upgrade.
Apr 16, 2022, 12:14 pm
#573
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Recenty stay here:
3 nights using FHR mon -thurs upgraded to king suite. no other globalist benefits other than free breakfast at cornerstone. Used the $100 FB credit(FHR) at the cafe on top floor.
2 nights on Thurs-Sat on points. Regular king bed, All Hyatt hotels in Seoul were sold out. No upgrade.
3 nights using FHR mon -thurs upgraded to king suite. no other globalist benefits other than free breakfast at cornerstone. Used the $100 FB credit(FHR) at the cafe on top floor.
2 nights on Thurs-Sat on points. Regular king bed, All Hyatt hotels in Seoul were sold out. No upgrade.
Apr 16, 2022, 5:16 pm
#574
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I remember when it was 15k/night and at that price point, I think it's fair. But 25-29k is pushing it, that's Park Hyatt Tokyo territory and I think we can all agree that this place ain't no PHT.
Apr 16, 2022, 6:56 pm
#575
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Well said. There's no chance in hell I would ever give them 29000 pts.
Apr 22, 2022, 11:03 am
#576
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At the Grand Parnas tonight (FRI) and upgraded to a Jr Suite using 40k points. I have a solid stay history here but usually, suite upgrades are rare, especially on weekends. Blown away by the nice renovation and the Jr Suite is BIG. Two drink vouchers at check-in for their awesome lobby lounge bar. Should have come here right away.
Apr 26, 2022, 9:49 am
#577
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At the Grand Parnas tonight (FRI) and upgraded to a Jr Suite using 40k points. I have a solid stay history here but usually, suite upgrades are rare, especially on weekends. Blown away by the nice renovation and the Jr Suite is BIG. Two drink vouchers at check-in for their awesome lobby lounge bar. Should have come here right away.
Apr 29, 2022, 4:48 pm
#578
Join Date: Feb 2022
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Hi, anyone stayed at the Park Suite? It is the standard suite. I have 2 kids but they only allow 1 roll-away in the suite. Wondering if my younger child(9yr old) can sleep on the sofa if we put down some sheets/comforter/pillow. Is it comfortable enough? Any comments appreciated. Thanks
Apr 29, 2022, 8:19 pm
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Hi, anyone stayed at the Park Suite? It is the standard suite. I have 2 kids but they only allow 1 roll-away in the suite. Wondering if my younger child(9yr old) can sleep on the sofa if we put down some sheets/comforter/pillow. Is it comfortable enough? Any comments appreciated. Thanks
Apr 30, 2022, 4:35 pm
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May 8, 2022, 12:51 pm
#584
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From what I’ve gathered, there are a total of 38 suites (35 standard suites: Park Suite, 3 premium suites: 1 Presidential, 2 Diplomatic). So, chances of getting upgraded to a premium suite seem really slim.
May 8, 2022, 4:18 pm
#585
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They also try to sell the premium suites as part of wedding packages and special promos. I believe this new GM is the kind that would rather see them left empty than ever given away as a complimentary upgrade.
Last edited by Aventine; May 9, 2022 at 12:05 am