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THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph CollectionvsGuesthouse Korea
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. Overall, The Plaza is preferred by most professionals compared to Guesthouse Korea. The Plaza comes in at #23 in Seoul with accolades from 4 sources including Fodor's, Rough Guide and Afar Magazine.
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." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop 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." Full review
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." Full review
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" Full review
Guesthouse Korea
Frommer's Lonely Planet
155-1 Gwonnong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Frommer's "One of the cheapest places you can sleep in Seoul, this guesthouse has dormitory-style rooms with shared bathrooms and private lockers." Full review
Lonely Planet "Newcomers to Seoul and solo travellers can mix in and mingle easily even when there’s no party raging... It can be messy, but is also a friendly place to park your pack." Full review
