Women-Friendly Travel in Seoul
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Jamsil Tourist Hotel
Jamsil Tourist Hotel is a modern eight-storey building housing 44 rooms with the finest amenities available. This hotel is located near Korea City Air Terminal, Olympic Park, Olympic Stadium and the Convention and Exhibition Centre. Guests can choose between the variety of rooms available; single, double, twin, business and Ondol( Korean traditional under-floor heating system) rooms. A plethora of halls for various functions like weddings, conferences and seminars is also available. Comfort and convenience are the hallmark of Jamsil Tourist Hotel.
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Seoul Tourist Hotel
The hotel is located near Insa-dong, the traditional street, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and Deoksugung Palace. A stay in this hotel gives you the opportunity to buy traditional Korean items from the shops nearby. Guests can unwind at the game room of the hotel or alternatively enjoy a singing session at its own karaoke, the Seoul Club.
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Anguk Guesthouse
A pretty house in a pretty good location is what you can describe the Anguk Guesthouse as. The house is built in traditional Korean style with wooden-shuttered rooms. There are four separate rooms with a sharing kitchen and a small garden. The guesthouse has a cozy and unique feel to it. Hikes in the nearby forest are also offered. This is the place to stay if one wants a real Korean experience.
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Apkujong
Apkujong is the fashionista haven of Seoul. Situated in the Kangnam area, it has several upscale department stores and funky boutiques almost everywhere you look. The Singsegae department store here, near the JW Marriot, is very popular. There is an underground mall in B1 of the bus station at the Express Bus Terminal Station there and is a great place for the fashion conscious as is the Hyundai Department Store, which is at the foot of the Donhgo Bridge. The Galleria is also a very famous department store there.
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ABC Mart
One genuine reason for you to say,"My foot!" Shoes galore at this store will have you dazzled by the enormity of the selection displayed. The range and number is enough to make even Imelda Marcos swoon. The shop is spread across a number of floors with thousands of pairs of shoes just waiting to be bought. Cinderellas, look carefully, you just might find those glass slippers here for that all important ball!
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Washington Shirt
The custom-made business shirts available here are mostly plain (you couldn't walk into your office sporting an Aloha shirt) though the shop does offer a range of designs for you to choose from. The cost varies from around 280 to 550.
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Bandi and Luni's
Buy books from this amazing bookshop which has a collection so large it will take you hours before you feel like leaving. Boasting the best selection of books in English, this shop has seating arrangements for your comfort and you can go through the immense collection leisurely before making up your mind to buy. The COEX Mall houses another branch of this shop.
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Hongdae Artists' Saturday Market
This small Saturday market in the park outside Hongik University definitely gives you the feel of a local fun fair. You will find stalls selling handmade jewelry, hand painted hats and T-shirts, appliqué bags, fans with a political message and soap made from rice and honey. There are hair- braiding stalls and tarot card readers too. There's entertainment galore with singers and pasty-faced magicians putting on shows in the entertainment corner. Be prepared for fun and frolic at this colorful market.
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Lotte Hotel
Located at the hub of Seoul's premier business and shopping districts, Lotte Hotel Seoul is within walking distance of major international corporate headquarters in the financial and industrial trade sectors. Major international events are hosted by this prestigious super deluxe hotel which houses 1318 guestrooms, 13 restaurants and bars, 15 spacious conference and banquet rooms. Lotte Hotel offers guests the most convenient and comfortable facilities available. The duty free shop sells items of good quality. The name of the hotel is synonymous with Korean hospitality.
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JW Marriott
With the hotel being situated in an ideal location within central city, Korea's largest and most popular shopping, dining and entertainment complex, you are sure to enjoy every moment of your stay here. All amenities to ensure a luxurious and comfortable stay make the Marriott the hotel of choice for travelers from around the world. The 497 rooms spread across 37 floors are said to be the largest guest rooms in Seoul. With the variety of restaurants and bars, numerous grand ballrooms/ banquet halls and a genuine European style spa and comprehensive health club (Asia's largest), it is no wonder that tourists make a bee line for this hotel.
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Park Hyatt Hotel
A sleek glass tower with a modern interior, this is truly a hotel of the 21st century. The Park Hyatt Hotel located in Gangnam business district was opened in April, 2005. The stylish hotel has stone and oak interiors and the generously sized rooms have floor to ceiling windows. The bathrooms are graced with over-sized granite bathtubs. The service and dedication of its staff makes each guest feel like a VIP. Everything you need, want or are looking for is there at the Hyatt. It would not be wrong to describe the hotel as an ocean of serenity within vibrant Seoul.
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Imperial Palace Hotel
The European-style Imperial Palace Hotel (former Hotel Amiga) is located in the heart of Gangnam business and entertainment district. From the lobby to the rooms to the fitness center, the hotel screams opulence. Meticulous attention to detail is obvious from the furniture to the color scheme. The elegant and classy hotel makes each guest feel like royalty. The latest amenities are offered in the guestrooms and the fitness centre, aerobics, sauna and spa offer diverse exercise opportunities.
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Millenium Seoul Hilton Hotel
This hotel is situated at the foot of Mt. Namsan and is only a mile and a half away from the business district of Seoul. Numerous international events are hosted in this hotel. The 8 meeting rooms can accommodate up to 500 people. Regular refurbishments have ensured that the attractiveness of this hotel is maintained along with high quality services and conditions.The on-site shopping area is a delight for the hotel guests. Guests can also unwind in the well equipped gym, sauna and Jacuzzi and relax and savor a wide range of dining experiences at the hotels seven restaurants and bars.
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Brown Tourist Hotel
This hotel is located in the heart of the downtown area close to all the main attractions of the city. Sixty-three elegantly decorated spacious western-style as well as traditional Korean Ondol guest rooms are available which have all the conveniences for the business as well as the leisure traveler. Southeast Asian tourists particularly prefer this hotel due to its easy accessibility to Dongdaemun Complex Stadium Shopping Mall and Myeongdong. Some of the facilities include a business centre, sports massage salon and karaoke.
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Hotel Green Park
This hotel is part of the Best Western International Hotel chain which has hotels in 80 countries. Even though it is a second class hotel, it offers six different kinds of rooms. Online reservations make it convenient to book guestrooms, wedding halls, business centers and conference rooms. For sports lovers, the hotel houses a tennis club and outdoor swimming pool. The four tracking courses near the hotel pass three temples, Doseonsa, Beophwasa and Weondongsa.
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Metro Hotel
This 45 year old hotel has a convenient location in Myeongdong, near Lotte department store and CGV Cinema, Myeongdong. After renovations it was opened as a business specializing hotel on 22 April, 2005. The homely atmosphere of the hotel, together with its modern design, will definitely charm the guests who are sure to have a relaxing and pleasant stay.
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YMCA Tourist Hotel
Opened in 1967, Seoul YMCA Hotel is eminently suitable for the budget traveler. This hostel is run by YMCA. It is located near a subway and there are a lot of restaurants nearby. Located nearby are also a number of the city's attractions like Deoksugung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Biwon and Seoul Tower. With Department store, Dongdaemun/Namdaemun Market and Insadong traditional street nearby, this also becomes a popular place for the tourist who loves to shop. The newly renovated rooms spread over eight floors are simply furnished. Members of YMCA get a 10% discount.
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New Hotel Chonji
This hotel offers pristine surroundings and a comfortable stay. Its location in Eulji-ro, Jung-gu makes it convenient for the guests to enjoy sightseeing and shopping as Dongdaemun shopping, Myeongdong, and Namdaemun shopping are close by. Facilities offered by the hotel include a restaurant, game room, karaoke, and sports massage.
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Sofia Tourist Hotel
Located near Mount Dobong, Korea University and Kyunghee University, this hotel provided its guests ample opportunities for a leisurely stroll. The more adventurous ones can hike at Mount Dobong. Circled by green trees, this charming hotel, though small, has all amenities one would expect in a bigger hotel; shops, banquet rooms, coffee shop, restaurant, bars, sauna and game room. Credit cards are accepted for all charges. Ssangmun subway station is only a short distance away.
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Tiffany Tourist Hotel
If you want convenient facilities in a no-frills environment that suit your wallet, then this is just the place for you. Tiffany Tourist Hotel offers 52 rooms in total; 34 double bed rooms, 9 twin bedrooms and 9 Ondol(Korean traditional) rooms. Rates fluctuate according to the season, being higher in the high-demand tourist season. Rates are counted in US dollars. The lobby houses the Aurora Restaurant and the Café Terrace. Breakfast is varied and guests have a choice of a Tiffany Breakfast, American Breakfast, or any from ten others. The hotel has recently been renovated. Its proximity to attractions like COEX, airport terminal and the Olympic stadium make it a hotel of choice for the tourists. Service in the hotel is good, especially the meal and the message service.
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Gangnam (Also known as Kangnam)
The Gangnam or Kangnam area though upscale is very popular. The famous COEX mall is also in this area and is easily reachable. Keeping in mind the high priced shops be sure to come here with a wallet that is suitably loaded!
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COEX
COEX Mall in the heart of Seoul is where shopping, culture, education and leisure are integrated within one complex. With 85,000 square meters of underground dining, shopping and family entertainment facilities, you will find lots to do to occupy you for hours. This traffic-free and all weather environment at the mall is perfect for you to visit the theaters, see the aquarium, get a taste of international food, or simply stroll along and browse through shops selling the latest books, clothing, computers and more.
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Boon the Shop
This multi-brand boutique with an ambience of a sleek urban fashionista is a favorite haunt of the Korean celebs. Visit the store and you're sure to come face-to-face with the affluent, the young trend-setters and the sporty type. There is also a good selection of books, magazines and music here. Tel: (02) 317 0397 Address: Gangnam-gu
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Galleria
If you are the type that eats, breathes, sleeps and lives fashion, then this is one place you simply can't miss. Everything branded and top-notch and all under one roof..........that's the Galleria for you! Take your pick of world famous designer labels from the dozens of luxury boutiques packed into two buildings. One of the buildings is covered in plastic discs which gives the impression of a disco with psychedelic lights. An Italian restaurant with a vineyard patio on top of the west wing serves set meals.