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Rakkojae Seoul Bukchon Hanok VillagevsJW Marriott Hotel Seoul
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, JW Marriott Hotel Seoul scores slightly better than Rakkojae Seoul. JW Marriott Hotel Seoul comes in at #7 in Seoul with endorsements from 8 sources such as Time Out, Rough Guide and Michelin Guide.
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
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
Frommer's Fodor's Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler Time Out
Forbes Travel Guide
176, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-040, South Korea
From $192/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This 35-story contemporary hotel, connected to the COEX Mall and the subway, caters to the area's business travelers." Full review
Fodor's "For those who don't mind being a few subway stops away from Seoul's more popular areas, the JW Marriott is a good mix of class and convenience." Full review
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Rough Guide "It proudly claims to have the biggest bathrooms in Korea, though the rooms are otherwise bland, and occasionally patchy service means that they’re not really worth the money."
Michelin Guide "This luxury hotel provides top quality service close to the shopping malls of Central City. The most spacious rooms, recently renovated, have views over the river or to the mountains."
Star Service "This 34-story metal and glass building sits in the center of the Kangnam district on the south side of Seoul, known as a business area and for its nightlife." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Travelers who don't mind being a few metro stops from attractions or the city center will find a quality stay." Full review
Time Out "The JW Marriot is nestled near the Shinsegae department store, the express bus terminal, and Famille Station." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide "The simple yet elegant Central City stay prioritizes style over substance to luxurious effect...rooms aren’t overly adorned, but every single space is meticulously clean and marvelously minimalist." Full review
