JW Marriott and other Seoul, South Korea Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

The Marriott is a wonderful hotel South of the Han River in Seoul. It is definitely first class with the only drawback being the distance to the great centers of nightlife in Seoul. I stayed here my first night in Korea and felt almost spoiled. Great views of downtown, a huge room with a bathroom bigger than some apartments I've lived in, easy access to the subway, and much more. I was jet lagged and beat from the long trip from Pennsylvania, but this was a relaxing as I could expect after the long trip.

Unique Qualities: This hotel has a great view of the Han River and Seoul Tower to the north.

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Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Phone: 011-82-2-62826262
Address: 19 3 Banpo Dong Seocho Gu Seoul 137 040
Website: http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage/SELJW

If you are in Seoul with business in Itaewan, the Hyatt is a great option for you. It has a great location in Itaewan-2-dong, close enough to the shopping and restaurants, but high enough up the hill to avoid Itaewan's sleaze factor. The area immediately around the Hyatt has some very high class restaurants and boutiques for the fashion-conscious. Namsan is also just a short walk to the north if you want some exercise.

The hotel itself offers a good variety of restaurants (including a fantastic buffet, as well as Korean, Japanese, and European restaurants). J.J. Mahoney's is a very famous nightspot in Seoul for drinking and dancing.

Room prices range from 200,000 Won (~US$200) to 500,000 Won (~US$500).


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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: 82-2-797-1234
Address: 747 7 Hannam Dong Yongsan Ku Seoul 140-738
Directions: Visible from anywhere in Itaewon, Yongsan and beyond. It is at the edge of Namsan park on the south side of the mountain.
Website: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BJT/is_15_6/ai_55143410