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Seoul YMCA Tourist HotelvsBanyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul scores significantly better than Seoul YMCA Tourist Hotel. Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul comes in at 83 with praise from 7 reviewers such as Jetsetter, Star Service and Forbes Travel Guide.
Seoul YMCA Tourist Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
9 Jongno 2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-753, South Korea
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Frommer's "You can't get any more basic than these rooms. The narrow beds are pretty hard, although the rooms are clean and serviceable." Full review
Lonely Planet "We can’t guarantee whether it’s fun to stay at the YMCA, but this 8th-floor hotel in a very central location offers a decent range of clean, simply furnished rooms with friendly service." 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
