Practical hotel reviews from real stays in Seoul and Korea
StayArchive is an independent hotel review site built around firsthand stays and original photos. I focus on rooms, breakfast, lounges, elite benefits, facilities, service, and value — the things that actually matter after check-in.
Start Here
Choosing where to stay in Seoul? These guides bring together multiple firsthand stays to make the decision easier.
Best Hotels in Gangnam
Compare luxury, business, and Marriott options across Gangnam based on actual stays.
Marriott Hotels in Western Seoul
A practical guide to Marriott properties across western Seoul, from value stays to longer trips.
4 Classic Luxury Hotels in Seoul
A look at four long-established Seoul luxury hotels and how their experiences differ.
Hotel Comparisons
Side-by-side comparisons written after staying at both properties.
Lotte Hotel Seoul vs The Westin Josun Seoul
Two classic downtown luxury hotels compared on rooms, lounges, breakfast, and overall experience.
Grand InterContinental vs The Westin Seoul Parnas
Two major COEX-area hotels, compared from location and rooms to club lounge experience.
JW Marriott Seoul vs Josun Palace
A comparison of two very different luxury choices in southern Seoul.
Browse the Archive
Prefer individual hotel reviews? Browse by destination or hotel program.
Latest Reviews and Guides
Recent hotel reviews, comparisons, and guides from the StayArchive.
-
The Link Seoul Review After 16 Nights: Breakfast, Free Laundry and Long-Stay Value
After 16 nights, I found The Link Seoul to be one of the strongest-value four-star Marriott hotels I have stayed at in Seoul. Its excellent breakfast, comfortable rooms and free laundry outweigh a location that is less convenient for conventional sightseeing.
-
The Westin Seoul Parnas Review: Club Lounge, Breakfast and Wellness Facilities
After two stays, I found The Westin Seoul Parnas to be one of Seoul’s most well-rounded Marriott hotels, with strong food, comfortable rooms, and outstanding pool and fitness facilities. It falls just short of perfection because its popular club lounge can become uncomfortably crowded.
-
Moxy Seoul Insadong Review After Multiple Stays: Location, Breakfast and Value
After stays in 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2026, I still see Moxy Seoul Insadong as one of Seoul’s most practical Marriott options at the right price. The rooms are compact and weekend noise is real, but the location, breakfast, and public facilities make it a strong base for exploring central Seoul.
-
THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection Review: Premier Suite, Club Lounge and Titanium Benefits
I stayed at THE PLAZA Seoul twice in 2026, including a five-night Marriott Bonvoy points stay. Here is how the Premier Suite, club lounge, breakfast, sauna and Titanium Elite benefits performed in practice.
-
The Westin Josun Seoul Executive Suite Review: Lounge and Aria Breakfast
This review is based on a one-night stay in May 2025—approximately one year before publication. The room, service, and dining impressions come from that stay, while time-sensitive details such as lounge and pool access have been updated where possible. The Westin Josun Seoul is neither Seoul’s newest luxury hotel nor its cheapest. It is, however,…
-
Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong Review After Multiple Stays: 2026 Update
Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul Myeongdong is a practical Marriott hotel near Euljiro 3-ga Station, with modern rooms, a fitness center, an on-site breakfast buffet, and convenient access to Myeongdong, Euljiro, Jongno, and other parts of central Seoul. The hotel does not have a swimming pool or an executive lounge. I first stayed here…