Banyan Tree Club & Spa SeoulvsPark Hyatt Seoul
Both Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul and Park Hyatt Seoul are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Park Hyatt Seoul ranks significantly better than Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul. Park Hyatt Seoul comes in at 95 with positive reviews from 11 reviewers such as Oyster, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul
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." Full review
i
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Billing itself a ‘sanctuary for the senses’, the Banyan Tree occupies a hilltop tower designed by feted local architect Kim Swoon Guen." Full review
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..." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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 " Full review
Park Hyatt Seoul Show All Reviews
606 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-502, South Korea
From $262/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"While the Park Hyatt is located away from the main tourist areas north of the river, with rooms like these it's hard to see any reason to leave." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A discreet entrance... sets the Zen minimalist tone for this gorgeous property... luxurious bathrooms that have quite rightly been classed among the best in Asia." Full review
Rough Guide
"First things first: this is Seoul’s best hotel. Designed in its entirety by Japanese firm Super Potato, its class will already be evident by the time you’ve entered the lobby."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This slender 24-story glass tower in the Gangnam business and shopping district is decorated in stone, Burmese oak, and dark maple." Full review
Michelin Guide
"A luxury hotel in the heart of the business district. The well-designed rooms have large picture windows, and the bathrooms have a view too."
Star Service
"Near the Olympic Stadium and a Korean temple, the property appeals to business guests who have little need to be downtown amid the tourists.
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Frommer's
"An elegant, well-designed hotel, the 24-story Park Hyatt has nice facilities." Full review
i
If you're sensitive to noise, you may want to request a room facing away from the main street, since not all rooms have great soundproof windows.
Travel + Leisure
"For special requests, the hotel will organize a whiskey-tasting class (for groups of up to six people) at the on-site restaurant, Timber House." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Situated in Gangnam, the famous epicenter of Seoul’s financial district, this five-pearl hotel is classic and classy." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Standing tall in Gangnam—one of Seoul’s most exclusive neighborhoods—is the glass-encased structure that is the Park Hyatt." Full review