Seoul Westin Chosun or Sheraton D-Cube
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Seoul Westin Chosun or Sheraton D-Cube
Could someone in the know please advise which of the above hotels is a better option for a tourist visit to Seoul? I've stayed at the D-Cube and got excellent SPG recognition (I am Platinum) a few years ago, but the hotel seemed a bit out of the way. Is Westin a better deal?
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I prefer the Chosun's location. It's been a few years since we stayed there, but I do recall enjoying it very much.
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Could someone in the know please advise which of the above hotels is a better option for a tourist visit to Seoul? I've stayed at the D-Cube and got excellent SPG recognition (I am Platinum) a few years ago, but the hotel seemed a bit out of the way. Is Westin a better deal?
Thank you!
Thank you!
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I also stayed at the D-Cube about 2 years ago.
Things I remember I liked:
- Lounge and Lounge Service - the Staff was amazing
- Breakfast and the views from the Restaurant
- proximity to subway station (even though it is not very central, we could conveniently get anywhere we wanted)
- views from the high floors (the hotel only starts on the 18th floor or so...). Definitely great to grasp the enormous dimensions of this city.
Don't expect a Suite upgrade though. Apparently they only have very few suites.
Things I remember I liked:
- Lounge and Lounge Service - the Staff was amazing
- Breakfast and the views from the Restaurant
- proximity to subway station (even though it is not very central, we could conveniently get anywhere we wanted)
- views from the high floors (the hotel only starts on the 18th floor or so...). Definitely great to grasp the enormous dimensions of this city.
Don't expect a Suite upgrade though. Apparently they only have very few suites.
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As others have mentioned, D-Cube wins on everything but location. If needing to do business south of the Han River, however, D-Cube location is as good as any full-service Seoul SPG property (not including the Aloft Gangnam). Not mentioned here, the D-Cube has a great gym and sauna (just as good as the Westin's, in my opinion).
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As others have mentioned, D-Cube wins on everything but location. If needing to do business south of the Han River, however, D-Cube location is as good as any full-service Seoul SPG property (not including the Aloft Gangnam). Not mentioned here, the D-Cube has a great gym and sauna (just as good as the Westin's, in my opinion).
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FlyerBeek: What do you mean by "Not including the aLoft Gangnam"? Just wondering as I'm debating between the Sheraton Seoul Palace Gangnam Hotel and the aLoft Gangnam for an upcoming stay. I've seen the generally poor reviews for the Sheraton Seoul Palace but am interested in any comments about location. Thanks!
In general, I typically try to avoid Aloft properties since they are really not full-service hotels (although any Aloft in Asia is going to be far better than those in the U.S. Which are quite cookie-cutter an minimalistic).
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Could someone in the know please advise which of the above hotels is a better option for a tourist visit to Seoul? I've stayed at the D-Cube and got excellent SPG recognition (I am Platinum) a few years ago, but the hotel seemed a bit out of the way. Is Westin a better deal?
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Agree with you. Other than distance from city, I actually liked Sheraton D-Cube more than Westin.
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There's a new aloft that's several blocks from the Westin Chosun. It's a new building and looks like it should be opening very soon. The lobby had furniture and people were going in and out (job interviews? training?) in late December.
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Not sure how good it is as I've not stayed in any Aloft before.
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D Cube flat out refused my kid. I was not hapoy because of this and will not stay there again.
Westin said no but said they could make accomodation for me.
Many clubs in Korea don't let kids in. So last month we stayed at Aloft. Quite nice though didn't have all the facilities (big gym, pool). But next time we will stay Aloft again
Westin said no but said they could make accomodation for me.
Many clubs in Korea don't let kids in. So last month we stayed at Aloft. Quite nice though didn't have all the facilities (big gym, pool). But next time we will stay Aloft again