REVIEW IN PICTURES. MY FAVORITE COURTYARD- COURTYARD SEOUL NAMDAEMUN
After a “quick” 15 hour flight from ATL-ICN, decided to take a bus from the Airport to a drop off near the hotel. This was pretty easy and was able to buy a ticket via a machine right outside the bus terminal at the airport. There was a line to talk to a person and use a credit card, but I already got some cash out via an ATM and was able to buy a ticket using cash from a machine. The bad thing is this was almost a 2 hour bus ride on a Friday night. (usually 80 minutes) The hardest part was being dropped off and then trying to figure out which direction the hotel was. But it was only about a 5 minute walk from that station.
This hotel runs around $150 a night. Its a category 3 hotel with Marriott. I had some Cat 1-4 certificates expiring this year so I decided to use one of them at this hotel. Not the best value redemption, but I was on a mileage run so I decided to burn it here.
The overall location was great. While I didn’t have much time here, there was plenty to walk around and see.
Outside of Courtyard by MarriottCheck in Counter is on the second floor. Was upgraded to what they called a junior suite, but was a typical suite in the US. Very Very nice, with some great views. As well as got access to Exec Lounge for being a Marriott Platinum member.1st stop was lounge on 22nd floor since they would stop serving alcohol soon. I just got a quick beer and took it back to my room.Drinks in lounge.I missed the appetizer spread, but they still had some small snacks.Welcome gift in my 20th floor room. Don’t typically get this in a US Courtyard.Sitting area in my suite.View of sitting area with TV.King size bed with large TV that had a few US cable stations.
Bathroom was huge with double sinks, Good amenities, and bottled water in bathroom.Separate tub and shower.ShowerView from 20th floor bedroom.
View from 20th floor bedroom.Nightstand next to bed. Lots of charging options, as well as all the rooms lights could be turned off and on from here.Fridge to put anything you want in, as well as storage for the tea and coffee items.Tea and Coffee pot.Entrance way into the suite.Closet with safe, ironing board, and a scale.my roomLooking down into the lobby.Very nice and large 24 hour workout room.Nothing like working out at 5am…Lots of treadmills.MoMo restaurant, but never went in there.
Bar n lounge area on the 2nd floor by the lobby.Up to the executive lounge for breakfast. Laid out very nice to get your morning energy food. As a plat member, I got lounge access which included breakfast. I was not able to get free breakfast in the restaurant.Exec lounge business centerExec lounge seating area.Lots of food options, both western and eastern. Better than offering in US lounges.Exec lounge breakfast.Exec lounge pastriesExec lounge drinks and cereals.
Upon leaving, I ended up taking a cheap taxi to Seoul Station to catch the express train. I walked past Seoul Station about 5x the night before while wondering around, but didn’t want to wonder around while trying to get to the airport.
Overall this was a great stay. An upgrade and great lounge for a platinum member always helps that.
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