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Grand Hyatt Seoul HotelvsSeoul YMCA Tourist Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Grand Hyatt Seoul is the choice of most reviewers compared to Seoul YMCA Tourist Hotel. Grand Hyatt Seoul ranks #6 in Seoul with positive reviews from 5 publications including Rough Guide, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
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
i
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
i
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
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
