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Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok VillagevsBanyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul ranks slightly better than Rakkojae Seoul. Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul comes in at #8 in Seoul with positive reviews from 7 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Forbes Travel Guide and Star Service.
Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok Village
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Afar Magazine
Time Out
218 Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-800, South Korea
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Built entirely with the same traditional techniques used in temples... staying at Rakkojae gives the impression of visiting the home of a Joeson-era aristocrat." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This beautifully restored hanok, with an enchanting garden is modelled after Japan’s ryokan. The guesthouse’s mud-walled sauna is included in the prices." Full review
Rough Guide "The most authentic of the bunch, character-wise. Not only is the hanok an 1870s original, but the owners serve traditional food for dinner: a little like a Japanese ryokan."
Afar Magazine "One of the best, Rak Ko Jae, has fancy touches such as jade floors and a mud sauna. Guests can perform a tea ceremony and make their own kimchi to take home." Full review
Time Out "The guest rooms feature white wallpaper and silk blankets filled with cotton wool. The hanoks are even equipped with Japanese bathing tubs and yellow soil jjimjilbang saunas." Full review
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." Full review
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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." 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
