Possibly my all around favorite hotel brand in the world is Park Hyatt. Yes, ultimately there are more “high end” brands than Park Hyatt. For example, Aman Resorts are in a completely different league.
That being said, for me Park Hyatt strikes the perfect balance between luxury, understatement, and my love of points/hotel status. You can’t redeem your hotel points for a stay at Amankila, but you can redeem your Hyatt Gold Passport points for any Park Hyatt in the world.
I’ve just wrapped up a quick stay at the Park Hyatt Seoul, which for me is the ultimate “brand standard” Park Hyatt. What do I mean by that? It’s not the most over-the-top Park Hyatt in the world, but if I were to introduce someone to the Park Hyatt brand I’d bring them to this place. It just exemplifies everything I expect from the Park Hyatt brand, and then some.
You know the best part of the hotel, though? The Park Hyatt Seoul a Category 4 Gold Passport property, meaning you can use your annual free night from the Hyatt Visa here. If redeeming points it’s just 15,000 Gold Passport points per night, or through Points + Cash it costs just $100 plus 7,500 Gold Passport points per night.
That’s a heck of a value, given that paid rates tend to be $400+ per night.
What make this hotel so great?
Park Hyatt Seoul rooms
Simply gorgeous. The rooms at this property are exactly what I expect from Park Hyatt — spacious and minimalist with amazing bathrooms.
Park Hyatt Seoul Deluxe King Room
Park Hyatt Seoul Deluxe King Room
The bathroom has an amazing shower/bathtub combo with Aesop toiletries.
Park Hyatt Seoul Deluxe King Room
Park Hyatt Seoul public areas
I also love the public areas at Park Hyatts, as they’re usually inviting and residential feeling.
The 24th floor lobby at the Park Hyatt Seoul certainly fits the bill.
Park Hyatt Seoul Lobby
Park Hyatt Seoul Lobby Bar
And a hallmark of every Park Hyatt is a great pool, and this hotel is no exception, with their 24th floor infinity pool overlooking Seoul.
Park Hyatt Seoul Pool
Park Hyatt Seoul Cornerstone breakfast
The hotel’s restaurant is gorgeous, and has an amazing food spread. As a Diamond member you receive complimentary breakfast, which includes beverages, the buffet, and items off the menu.
Park Hyatt Seoul Cornerstone Restaurant
Park Hyatt Seoul service
The service at this property is impeccable. At check-in I was greeted with “Mr. Schlappig, since you haven’t stayed with us for four years, let me remind you of some of the features of our hotel.” That’s a heck of a way to be greeted after not staying at the hotel for that long. And to think there are hotels where I’m a regular and get greeted with “have you stayed with us before?” when they could look in their computer and clearly see that I have.
I had a problem with my air conditioning yesterday, so they immediately sent up someone from maintenance to take a look. Not only did they send someone up from maintenance, but the front office manager came up as well to introduce himself, apologize, and act as the translator. Totally over the top, but totally awesome.
Bottom line
I love this hobby. And this is one heck of a hotel — I’d argue one of the best values there is on points. I’ll have a full trip report soon.
Has anyone else stayed at the Park Hyatt Seoul, and if so, what did you think of it?
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