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Koreana Hotel vs Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul
Both Koreana Hotel and Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul ranks significantly higher than Koreana Hotel. Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul has a TripExpert Score of 83 with recommendations from 7 sources such as Time Out, Jetsetter and Forbes Travel Guide.
Koreana Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
61-1 Taepyeongno 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-101, South Korea
From $62 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"A pleasant hotel with an equally pleasant staff, this 14-story building is centrally located."
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Fodor's
"It may not stand out in any single category but the Koreana offers travelers the best combination of location, space, and value of any high-end hotel in Seoul."
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Rough Guide
"Half the price of some of its competitors, but with similar rooms and service standards."
Michelin Guide
"A mid-range hotel in a prime central location, close to Seoul City Hall and Gyeongbokgung and Deoksugung (royal palaces)."
Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul
Jetsetter
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Afar Magazine
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
San 5-5 Jangchung-Dong 2-Ga, Jung-Gu, Seoul 100-857, South Korea
From $340 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Jetsetter
"A mountainous haven with your own in-room private plunge pool, spa discounts and more included."
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The outdoor pool and cabanas are more than enough reason to choose a stay here.
Michelin Guide
"Spacious rooms with sumptuous bathrooms, a design reflecting the four seasons and the five Asian elements: water, fire, metal, wood and earth."
Star Service
"This new property, formerly known as the Namsan Tower Hotel, prides itself on being an oasis in the city."
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Afar Magazine
"A luxury hotel that is equal parts tranquil, modern, and sophisticated—an alluring combination that draws a plethora of Korean celebrities to luxuriate in the exclusive surroundings."
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Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Surrounded by the stunning nature of Namsan Park, Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul is an urban oasis in Korea's bustling capital."
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Lonely Planet
"Billing itself a ‘sanctuary for the senses’, the Banyan Tree occupies a hilltop tower designed by feted local architect Kim Swoon Guen."
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Time Out
"Located at the base of Mt. Namsan, The Banyan Tree Club and Spa Seoul is the brand’s very first urban style resort. The hotel opened in 2010 after a three year renovation on what used to..."
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Fodor's
"The Banyan Tree Club and Spa Seoul is accommodations for a different style of vacation—the one where you never leave the premises."
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Frommer's
"The property's serene atmosphere, lush surroundings, and excellent facilities make it the preferred hotel for those seeking only the most luxurious accommodations on their trip to Korea."
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Michelin Guide
"A full-scale spa resort — enormous suites, sprawling grounds, pampering service and all...set at the foot of Mt. Namsan, with a wash of green on one side "
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