StayArchive is a hotel review archive by J. Woo, a Korean office worker who likes nice hotels but still checks the price, the breakfast benefit, the lounge access, the gym, the pool, and whether the booking made any financial sense.

This is not a luxury influencer site. I write about hotels I have actually stayed in, using my own experiences and original photos to document what a stay was really like. Most of the archive currently focuses on hotels in Seoul and Korea, with many stays connected to Marriott Bonvoy and other hotel loyalty programs.

My reviews focus on what matters after check-in: the room, location, breakfast, elite benefits, lounge access, facilities, service, overall value, and whether I would stay again.

As the archive has grown, I also publish comparisons and hotel guides based on multiple stays. These articles are meant to answer the questions that individual hotel reviews often cannot — which hotel is better for a particular type of traveler, where elite benefits matter most, and when paying more is actually worth it.

Most reviews are based on my own paid stays, points stays, award bookings, or personal travel records. When a stay was not booked by me, when a review is based on an older stay, or when current hotel details have been checked separately before publication, I try to make that clear in the article.

Hotel operations change over time. Lounge access, breakfast benefits, elite recognition, room categories, prices, and facilities may differ from what I experienced. I update important details when practical, but readers should always verify time-sensitive information directly with the hotel before booking.

StayArchive is written independently. I do not accept payment in exchange for positive reviews or ratings. Any sponsored stays, complimentary services, advertising relationships, or affiliate partnerships will be clearly disclosed.

The goal is simple: to build a useful archive of firsthand hotel stays that helps readers make better choices before they book.

My long-term goal is Marriott Lifetime Platinum.

My short-term goal is usually breakfast.