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Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok VillagevsGrand Hyatt Seoul Hotel
Both Rakkojae Seoul and Grand Hyatt Seoul are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Grand Hyatt Seoul is the choice of most professionals compared to Rakkojae Seoul. Grand Hyatt Seoul has a TripExpert Score of 85 with recommendations from 5 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's 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
Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel
Frommer's Lonely Planet Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Star Service Time Out
The Telegraph
322 Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-738, South Korea
From $293/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Fitness facilities and sauna are state-of-the-art and the restaurants offer great service and good food, though both come at a premium." Full review
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If you visit this hotel, perched on top of Namsan, be sure to ask for a city view.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Making the most of its hilltop views, the Grand Hyatt oozes class. Rooms are a bit smaller than at rivals but all have been freshly renovated and sport a contemporary look." Full review
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Pamper yourself in the spa, dance the night away at popular club JJ Mahoney’s or swim in the excellent outdoor pool which, come winter, is turned into an ice rink.
Rough Guide "Perched on a hill overlooking Itaewon, almost every room has a fantastic view through floor-to-ceiling windows."
Michelin Guide "A classic among the large Seoul hotels. The renovated rooms are preferable, as they are more stylish.The only downside is that it is a long way from any subway station."
Star Service "This reliable hotel occupies a towering position overlooking the city and the Han River on 18 acres atop Mount Namsan." Full review
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With a dozen restaurants to choose from, no guest will go hungry here.
Time Out "Located in the heart of Namsan, the view alone is reason enough to stay here." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"The five-star Grand Hyatt Seoul is one of the city’s revered old dames of hospitality, which has been delivering impeccable, friendly service for half a century" Full review
