Best Hotel in Seoul
May 19, 2015, 8:06 am
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May 19, 2015, 8:21 am
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I don't know. You can check on line. Not only is the room very large and beautifully decorated, the food is plentiful and exceptional.
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May 19, 2015, 9:05 am
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http://www.shilla.net/seoul/accommod...=EX#ad-image-0
There's also the Executive Grand Deluxe:
http://www.shilla.net/seoul/accommod...=EX#ad-image-0
About the Executive Lounge at the Shilla Seoul:
http://www.shilla.net/seoul/accommod...NGE#ad-image-0
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May 19, 2015, 9:34 am
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Shilla has been redone but looks like the Lotte hotel (same bathroom hardware and toiletries) even in Executive rooms. Suites are better. One of the most expensive F&B outlets in the city.
Park Hyatt. The location can be a problem if you want to see things north of the River but decent for Gangnam, baseball games or COEX. More luxe than businessy. Cornerstone is a fabulous restaurant for every meal. Chef Herdt does great work.
Conrad gets a lot of celebrity guests but the hotel feels cheap. The room construction is shoddy in some parts and just doesn't feel worth 300-400 dollars a night. Not a fan of their policies regarding swimming pool, where one gets a timeslot for once (and only once) during their stay. Paying for the sauna use is stupid also.
Four Seasons is coming later this year near the US embassy and Gyeongbukgung Palace. I hope it lives up to FS quality and standards.
RC: Nothing like HK or Tokyo. More 4 star than anything else.
JW Marriott Dongdaemun is 4.5 stars. A very nice, decent hotel in an up and Coming area of Seoul with the Dongdaemun design plaza there. Not luxe because the entire hotel is missing seat washlets. Even their suites. Unthinkable for any hotel having 5 star intentions in East Asia. They also cut out a lot of benefits from their opening such as the choice between Lounge breakfast and restaurant. Lounge quality also went down. A shame really because the rest of the hotel is quite well done.
GH is the place to be if you want location to everything. It is not luxe because the rooms are worn with only soft renovations done. However, the staff are seasoned and some of the best at serving from Paris Grill to Grand Club.
Park Hyatt. The location can be a problem if you want to see things north of the River but decent for Gangnam, baseball games or COEX. More luxe than businessy. Cornerstone is a fabulous restaurant for every meal. Chef Herdt does great work.
Conrad gets a lot of celebrity guests but the hotel feels cheap. The room construction is shoddy in some parts and just doesn't feel worth 300-400 dollars a night. Not a fan of their policies regarding swimming pool, where one gets a timeslot for once (and only once) during their stay. Paying for the sauna use is stupid also.
Four Seasons is coming later this year near the US embassy and Gyeongbukgung Palace. I hope it lives up to FS quality and standards.
RC: Nothing like HK or Tokyo. More 4 star than anything else.
JW Marriott Dongdaemun is 4.5 stars. A very nice, decent hotel in an up and Coming area of Seoul with the Dongdaemun design plaza there. Not luxe because the entire hotel is missing seat washlets. Even their suites. Unthinkable for any hotel having 5 star intentions in East Asia. They also cut out a lot of benefits from their opening such as the choice between Lounge breakfast and restaurant. Lounge quality also went down. A shame really because the rest of the hotel is quite well done.
GH is the place to be if you want location to everything. It is not luxe because the rooms are worn with only soft renovations done. However, the staff are seasoned and some of the best at serving from Paris Grill to Grand Club.
May 19, 2015, 9:39 am
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May 19, 2015, 10:07 am
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We enjoyed our stay at the Grand Hyatt Seoul a few years ago, plus we liked the Club Lounge and the views from the hotel, in regards to our Club room, while not the largest, the room was enjoyable. ^
May 19, 2015, 10:10 am
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In regards to the Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong, fantastic views, what a scale from up there when looking over the harbour and the city, but of course, the RCHK isn't in Seoul. What's up with the Ritz-Carlton in Seoul btw?
Cheers.
May 19, 2015, 6:42 pm
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What was your problem in regards to service/offerings at the Club lounge at the Shilla Seoul and which other Club lounge offering in Seoul is the best in your opinion?
In regards to the Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong, fantastic views, what a scale from up there when looking over the harbour and the city, but of course, the RCHK isn't in Seoul. What's up with the Ritz-Carlton in Seoul btw?
Cheers.
In regards to the Ritz-Carlton in Hong Kong, fantastic views, what a scale from up there when looking over the harbour and the city, but of course, the RCHK isn't in Seoul. What's up with the Ritz-Carlton in Seoul btw?
Cheers.
May 19, 2015, 7:46 pm
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May 19, 2015, 8:42 pm
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Originally Posted by grumbler
I don't think there is a problem with the Shilla lounge - it is pretty good, just not the best I have ever seen. In Seoul, the only other Club lounge I think is strong is probably the Conrad. Chosun is often crowded. Park Hyatt doesn't have one or need one.
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May 20, 2015, 1:41 pm
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The only two criteria that matter in Seoul are:
(1) Proximity to top notch Korean food
(2) Washlet toilet seats after partaking in aforesaid Korean food.
I'm super fussy about luxury properties but am totally happy with Westin Chosun in Seoul. But they do have a cheaper version of Toto Washlet with small hot water tank so turns from warm to cold (esp in winter) after about 5 seconds of good tush spray. My only gripe.
(1) Proximity to top notch Korean food
(2) Washlet toilet seats after partaking in aforesaid Korean food.
I'm super fussy about luxury properties but am totally happy with Westin Chosun in Seoul. But they do have a cheaper version of Toto Washlet with small hot water tank so turns from warm to cold (esp in winter) after about 5 seconds of good tush spray. My only gripe.