Which SPG property to stay in Seoul, South Korea
Apr 22, 2013 | 5:17 am
#16
Join Date: Jan 2012
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D Cube is actually #1 on TripAdvisor. Wow.
Apr 22, 2013 | 6:29 am
#17
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Take a look at the Korea forum, lots of good threads there including: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/korea...ood-korea.html
also read various trip reports about Seoul/Korea.@:-)
Lots of knowledge here in Flyertalk^
also read various trip reports about Seoul/Korea.@:-)
Lots of knowledge here in Flyertalk^
Apr 22, 2013 | 6:34 am
#18
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: MO
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I recently stayed at the Westin Chosun. Nice enough hotel with a good location. The rooms could use an update. Good lounge. I'm sure the Sheraton D-Cube is better, but I'm not sure about the location.
Apr 22, 2013 | 7:29 am
#19
Join Date: May 2009
Location: YVR
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The JW Marriott is located near the Express Bus Terminal (forgot the exact name), and is also connected to a large commercial shopping center. There should still be a large underground shopping complex there as well. The area near the JW is highly commercial, but I would not consider it particularly touristy. And the traffic can be a nightmare just to get into the hotel. The D-Cube is located in an area of Seoul which is also not touristy. But it is also connected to a large shopping center. It will take about 40 minutes on the subway to get to the COEX area. Slightly less time to downtown via subway. If traffic is light, it will take about 20-25 minutes to take a cab to the respective areas - and should cost under $15 (regular taxi). Also, some cab drivers are still not that knowledgeable about the D Cube. All drivers know the marriott.
Apr 22, 2013 | 9:49 am
#20
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Join Date: Feb 2012
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Thanks everyone for the responses, we ended up booking Sheraton D Cube! Just noticed on Tripadvisor that the D Cube is the #1 rated hotel in Seoul. At 10,000 points a night, seems like a great option.
Apr 22, 2013 | 10:09 am
#21
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SIN
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I highly recommend the Sheraton D-Cube. The service is excellent and as has been mentioned before it is directly above a shopping center and the subway.
I can't compare the hotel to any other property in Seoul, just to other properties around the world and it is one of the best.
I can't compare the hotel to any other property in Seoul, just to other properties around the world and it is one of the best.
If to be in city center is important, then Westin Chosun will be much better. But I think Westin is more expensive compare to D-Cube
Apr 22, 2013 | 4:50 pm
#22
Join Date: Apr 2004
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Westin Chosun
I just completed a two night stay at the Westin Chosun this week. It is an outstanding property with check-in available at ICN Airport.
