The Plaza Seoul, Autograph Collection Hotel
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The Plaza Seoul, Autograph Collection Hotel Review
Situated in Myeong-dong, which is a shopping area packed with international fashion brands, luxury department stores and homegrown cosmetics shops, nearly 6 minutes on foot from Seoul City Hall, the comfortable Plaza Seoul, Autograph Collection Hotel boasts fitness classes and massage therapy. Guests can spend time relaxing in a heated pool, or admire a steam room, a Jacuzzi and sauna facilities in the 5-star luxury hotel, located only minutes from the Royal museum "Jeong Kwan-heon of Deoksugung Palace".
The property offers a daily buffet breakfast in the restaurant. Dining options include a Chinese restaurant, which features Chinese dishes as well as Asian restaurant with its Asian cuisine, and more. The lounge bar provides you with a place to unwind. Aria serves Korean cuisine and is located in vicinity of this Seoul hotel.
The boutique style Plaza Seoul, Autograph Collection Seoul is in the centre of the city, within 8 minutes' walk of Myeongdong Shopping Street, and only 5 minutes' walk from City Hall tube station. The touristic area gives access to Namsan Park (2.7 km) and the small public T'apkol-gongwon (1.5 km).
The comfortable property is situated 10 minutes' drive from the 236-meter-tall N Seoul Tower.
Some of the 408 air-conditioned rooms at the Plaza Seoul, Autograph Collection Seoul are furnished with a sofa set and a coffee table, and appointed with a minibar. Guests can use a sauna and a hot tub together with a hair dryer and bathrobes.
There is City Hall Deoksugung bus stop 5 minutes' walk away.
Guests also have access to an indoor pool and a shared lounge for a fee. The Plaza Seoul, Autograph Collection offers options for sports and relaxation in a wellness centre or in a gym area and a fitness studio.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Gorgeous iconic hotel with bars and eateries.
- Excellent location just 5 minutes' walk from Namdaemun.
- Nestled in a shopping area surrounded by a river and a park.
- Nice modern and well-appointed rooms, all with 2 TV's and a fridge.
- Some units with nice decor.
- A nice restaurant serves Korean meals.
- Complimentary beverages are included in some rates.
- Excellent service; amenities are great.
- Rates are great.
- For a few guests bathrooms seemed quite small.
- The breakfast might be rated as expensive.
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Trouser press
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Facial
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Babysitting/Child services
- Baby pushchair
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Jogyesa Temple 1.26 km (4134 ft)
- Bukchon Hanok Village 2.03 km (1.26 mi.)
- Postal Museum of Korea 500 m (1640 ft)
- Namsangol Hanok Village 1.95 km (1.21 mi.)
- Gyeongbokgung Palace 1.75 km (1.09 mi.)
- Grevin Seoul 300 m (984 ft)
- Changdeokgung 2.42 km (1.50 mi.)
- Namdaemun 650 m (2133 ft)