Park Hyatt Seoul REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Apr 5, 2024, 10:12 pm
#766
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Is this still an issue in 2024?
Trying to decide between the 3 hotels for the remaining time, visiting for touristy things. Already have a couple nights at Andaz (took a random shot).
My put off for GH is for this exact reason "general Globalist apathy and lack of any other Globalist amenities." and also hard to gauge how walkable from GH to the touristy neighborhoods.
My put off for PH is for the far away location from touristy things (not here on business) and inferiorness of PH brand compared to others.
My put off for Andaz is the pricing between cost of room and points, makes for very poor redemption psychology. But then lower cost cash pay makes me think it also has inferior offering. I guess it's the perception of value that comes into question.
Trying to decide between the 3 hotels for the remaining time, visiting for touristy things. Already have a couple nights at Andaz (took a random shot).
My put off for GH is for this exact reason "general Globalist apathy and lack of any other Globalist amenities." and also hard to gauge how walkable from GH to the touristy neighborhoods.
My put off for PH is for the far away location from touristy things (not here on business) and inferiorness of PH brand compared to others.
My put off for Andaz is the pricing between cost of room and points, makes for very poor redemption psychology. But then lower cost cash pay makes me think it also has inferior offering. I guess it's the perception of value that comes into question.
PH is still a top Seoul luxury hotel. Andaz has the best transportation links of all in Seoul Hyatts, IMO.
Last edited by Aventine; Apr 5, 2024 at 10:20 pm
Apr 12, 2024, 9:27 am
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Apr 12, 2024, 9:31 am
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Apr 13, 2024, 12:48 pm
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Park Hyatt is the flagship amongst all Hyatt brands - what am I missing? Was the comparison to other non-Hyatt brands like Four Seasons?
Apr 13, 2024, 5:27 pm
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It is (or was?) considered Hyatt's answer to the ultra luxury brands. In Seoul, it is still a top luxury hotel competing at the top of the market.
Apr 14, 2024, 2:13 pm
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Apr 14, 2024, 7:50 pm
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Apr 14, 2024, 8:45 pm
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I'm about to hit up PH Saigon and Jakarta for the first time, I'll report back. Both PHs in Korea are sad. The fact that IC Parnas is so much better, by so much, the rooms and especially the lounge. also, better connected to the mall.
Apr 18, 2024, 6:00 pm
#774
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Hi everybody: I walked through the last 15 pages of this thread; thanks for all that.
I'm a Seoul/Incheon resident who staycations here very regularly, and this is one of the last few luxury/upscale hotels for me to check out. I am staying on points (29k, I know I know, there are some in this thread who think that's a bit of a rip, I'll try to be OK) as Discoverist, it's just a standard room with King Bed. In spite of experiencing the other chains at top/higher tier elite earlier in life, my wife and I will grin and bear our impoverished Hyatt existence. :-)
I've enjoyed visiting Timber House for drinks in the past, but I must admit that it's a bit of a downer to read all the non-positive/negative comments about staying here (apparently I missed staying at this hotel during its heyday).
Two questions:
(i) Is this hotel's breakfast buffet worth skipping paying cash for? Online, there are all sorts of people who gush about this breakfast, but now it seems like those reviewers may not know wtaf they're talking about. If, as I've read here, the IC Parnas breakfast is heads-and-tails above this PH breakfast, then I think I'll just check out Cornerstone for an early dinner to see the view, and be done with it.
(ii) My impression of all the FT reports of service and the hard product is that this hotel is a bit like a poor man's 4S Seoul. Would that be accurate? How would you compare the overall experience between this hotel and that one?
Thanks for any help adjusting my expectations! :-)
I'm a Seoul/Incheon resident who staycations here very regularly, and this is one of the last few luxury/upscale hotels for me to check out. I am staying on points (29k, I know I know, there are some in this thread who think that's a bit of a rip, I'll try to be OK) as Discoverist, it's just a standard room with King Bed. In spite of experiencing the other chains at top/higher tier elite earlier in life, my wife and I will grin and bear our impoverished Hyatt existence. :-)
I've enjoyed visiting Timber House for drinks in the past, but I must admit that it's a bit of a downer to read all the non-positive/negative comments about staying here (apparently I missed staying at this hotel during its heyday).
Two questions:
(i) Is this hotel's breakfast buffet worth skipping paying cash for? Online, there are all sorts of people who gush about this breakfast, but now it seems like those reviewers may not know wtaf they're talking about. If, as I've read here, the IC Parnas breakfast is heads-and-tails above this PH breakfast, then I think I'll just check out Cornerstone for an early dinner to see the view, and be done with it.
(ii) My impression of all the FT reports of service and the hard product is that this hotel is a bit like a poor man's 4S Seoul. Would that be accurate? How would you compare the overall experience between this hotel and that one?
Thanks for any help adjusting my expectations! :-)
Apr 18, 2024, 6:04 pm
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Hi everybody: I walked through the last 15 pages of this thread; thanks for all that.
I'm a Seoul/Incheon resident who staycations here very regularly, and this is one of the last few luxury/upscale hotels for me to check out. I am staying on points (29k, I know I know, there are some in this thread who think that's a bit of a rip, I'll try to be OK) as Discoverist, it's just a standard room with King Bed. In spite of being top-tier elite at the other chains, my wife and I will grin and bear our impoverished Hyatt existence. :-)
I've enjoyed visiting Timber House for drinks in the past, but I must admit that it's a bit of a downer to read all the non-positive/negative comments about staying here (apparently I missed staying at this hotel during its heyday).
Two questions:
(i) Is this hotel's breakfast buffet worth skipping paying cash for? Online, there are all sorts of people who gush about this breakfast, but now it seems like those reviewers may not know wtaf they're talking about. If, as I've read here, the IC Parnas breakfast is heads-and-tails above this PH breakfast, then I think I'll just check out Cornerstone for an early dinner to see the view, and be done with it.
(ii) My impression of all the FT reports of service and the hard product is that this hotel is a bit like a poor man's 4S Seoul. Would that be accurate? How would you compare the overall experience between this hotel and that one?
Thanks for any help adjusting my expectations! :-)
I'm a Seoul/Incheon resident who staycations here very regularly, and this is one of the last few luxury/upscale hotels for me to check out. I am staying on points (29k, I know I know, there are some in this thread who think that's a bit of a rip, I'll try to be OK) as Discoverist, it's just a standard room with King Bed. In spite of being top-tier elite at the other chains, my wife and I will grin and bear our impoverished Hyatt existence. :-)
I've enjoyed visiting Timber House for drinks in the past, but I must admit that it's a bit of a downer to read all the non-positive/negative comments about staying here (apparently I missed staying at this hotel during its heyday).
Two questions:
(i) Is this hotel's breakfast buffet worth skipping paying cash for? Online, there are all sorts of people who gush about this breakfast, but now it seems like those reviewers may not know wtaf they're talking about. If, as I've read here, the IC Parnas breakfast is heads-and-tails above this PH breakfast, then I think I'll just check out Cornerstone for an early dinner to see the view, and be done with it.
(ii) My impression of all the FT reports of service and the hard product is that this hotel is a bit like a poor man's 4S Seoul. Would that be accurate? How would you compare the overall experience between this hotel and that one?
Thanks for any help adjusting my expectations! :-)
Apr 18, 2024, 6:13 pm
#776
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I've been to both IC's, and had breakfast at both. IC Coex breakfast spread is really extensive, for sure. The overall experience makes me feel like I'm at a zoo, though. IC Parnas breakfast experience for me is a bit more refined, and I appreciated the customizable fresh juice.
Looks like the wife and I will be exploring elsewhere for breakfast. Anybody with advice for (Sunday) breakfast/brunch near the hotel?
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Apr 18, 2024, 6:44 pm
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This is very helpful advice, as I do not like the idea of being injured in such unsavory unplanned ways. :-)
I've been to both IC's, and had breakfast at both. IC Coex breakfast spread is really extensive, for sure. The overall experience makes me feel like I'm at a zoo, though. IC Parnas breakfast experience for me is a bit more refined, and I appreciated the customizable fresh juice.
Looks like the wife and I will be exploring elsewhere for breakfast. Anybody with advice for (Sunday) breakfast/brunch near the hotel?
I've been to both IC's, and had breakfast at both. IC Coex breakfast spread is really extensive, for sure. The overall experience makes me feel like I'm at a zoo, though. IC Parnas breakfast experience for me is a bit more refined, and I appreciated the customizable fresh juice.
Looks like the wife and I will be exploring elsewhere for breakfast. Anybody with advice for (Sunday) breakfast/brunch near the hotel?
Apr 18, 2024, 7:26 pm
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This is very helpful advice, as I do not like the idea of being injured in such unsavory unplanned ways. :-)
I've been to both IC's, and had breakfast at both. IC Coex breakfast spread is really extensive, for sure. The overall experience makes me feel like I'm at a zoo, though. IC Parnas breakfast experience for me is a bit more refined, and I appreciated the customizable fresh juice.
Looks like the wife and I will be exploring elsewhere for breakfast. Anybody with advice for (Sunday) breakfast/brunch near the hotel?
I've been to both IC's, and had breakfast at both. IC Coex breakfast spread is really extensive, for sure. The overall experience makes me feel like I'm at a zoo, though. IC Parnas breakfast experience for me is a bit more refined, and I appreciated the customizable fresh juice.
Looks like the wife and I will be exploring elsewhere for breakfast. Anybody with advice for (Sunday) breakfast/brunch near the hotel?
Last edited by Aventine; Apr 18, 2024 at 7:50 pm
Apr 18, 2024, 7:40 pm
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Cornerstone only has the street view. You might be thinking of eating at the top floor Lounge for views (book ahead for a window seat). Re: breakfast COEX's Eggslut opens at 9am but I think you should their breakfast give it a chance. The new executive chef, Damien Selme, has probably made it a lot better than the disastrous local hire.
Apr 18, 2024, 7:42 pm
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Cornerstone only has the street view. You might be thinking of eating at the top floor Lounge for views (book ahead for a window seat). Re: breakfast COEX's Eggslut opens at 9am but I think you should their breakfast give it a chance. The new executive chef, Damien Selme, has probably made it a lot better than the disastrous local hire.