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Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel vs THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Grand Hyatt Seoul scores significantly better than The Plaza. Grand Hyatt Seoul comes in at #6 in Seoul with recommendations from 5 sources such as Rough Guide, Star Service and Frommer's.
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."
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i
If you visit this hotel, perched on top of Namsan, be sure to ask for a city view.
Lonely Planet
Top 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."
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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."
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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."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"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"
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THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Time Out
119 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-864, South Korea
From $139 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Directly facing City Hall and adjacent to Deoksugung, you could hardly wish for a more central location."
Fodor's
"After a six-month long renovation in 2010, the Plaza emerged as downtown Seoul's most strikingly unique luxury hotel."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Opposite the rising glass edifice of the new City Hall, you couldn’t get more central than the Plaza, which was given a striking makeover inside and out in 2010."
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Afar Magazine
"From your bedside touch-screen phone in The Plaza Hotel in central Seoul, you can control almost everything--the lights, the drapes and curtains, the air conditioning."
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Time Out
"Situated in front of City Hall, right next to Seoul Plaza, the Plaza hotel boasts of the most vibrant and metropolitan sceneries of Seoul"
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