Accommodations in Seoul for the Wedding
We’ve figured out what we believe to be the best plan for accommodations for those in Seoul for the wedding. We’ve identified three places in close proximity to one another. We have booked ourselves into one of them, Vabien Suites II. It is reasonably priced and will serve as the "home base" for our group of out of towners. The other two options are intended to give people just that – options. One is a little more expensive and the other even a little more expensive (though this seems to vary depending on when you run the search. Descriptions to follow for each so find the one that best suits you and your needs. As mentioned, we'll be at Vabien Suites II and to the extent that we have a shuttle to and from the wedding ceremony and/or reception, it will be from there. I've included links to Expedia for two of them and another booking site for the other. You may also want to go through trip advisor, which will check for deals at other websites. In each case, availability should not be an issue but let us know if you encounter any problems with your bookings. If going with Vabien Suites II and you get a higher rate than CAD90-100 per night, less us know and we'll try to work something out directly with the hotel. Note that there is not a block of rooms set aside for the wedding party. It isn't common in Korea like here so it has proven to be more trouble than its worth to try to sort out. Please just go through something like Expedia.
We have booked at room at Vabien Suites II and will be there (the few hours we don’t have other engagements!!!!) on the day of and days around the wedding.
Obviously, feel free to do your own research and find a different place you like more!
1. Vabien Suites II
The standard rooms here tend to either have one queen size bed or two single beds (which appear to be the size of double beds). It is located adjacent to Seodaemun subway station and just 2 km (1.5 miles) from Seoul Station, and City Hall. Namdaemun markets and Gyeongbokgung Palace are within a few kilometres. The hotel has a shuttle bus to downtown Seoul, a fitness center and golf practice system, sauna and steam rooms, and complimentary use of computers with high-speed Internet access. All guestrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art video security, desks with complimentary (high-speed) Internet access, televisions with cable/satellite service and DVD/CD players, and fully equipped kitchenettes.
Currently, through Expedia there is a sale on for rooms at this hotel that is very reasonable.
Rates are approximately CAD95 per night, including all taxes.
The hotel is in close proximity to 24-hour convenience style stores and all rooms have kitchenettes. This may be important for those looking for simple meals. It is also extremely close to a subway station, making it easy to get around Seoul and back to your hotel. Breakfast is available at the hotel but is not included in the room price.
To book through Expedia, click on this link:
One issue with going through Expedia is that things are not always refundable (though the one I booked is up until the day before I arrive - cost $3 a day extra for that).
For ratings and reviews on Vabien Suites II, see the link below to trip advisor:
http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g294197-d598299-Reviews-Vabien_Suites_II_Serviced_Residence-Seoul.html
2. Vabien Suites I
Slightly more upcale and potentially a better option for those with kids or who want a multiple bedroom suite. It is located approximately 100 metres from Vaben Suites II.
Its amenities include a restaurant, Vabien, a health club, complimentary wireless Internet access and complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access. Breakfast is also available at the hotel but is not included in the price. Kitchenettes include microwaves, cutlery and utensils, refrigerators and stovetops.
There are not currently any deals on Expedia such that the multi-room suites that include a queen size bed and two single beds run a little over CAD200. It may be wise to wait a little bit to book to see if a deal becomes available. Again, availability should not be an issue.
Link to Expedia:
http://www.expedia.ca/Seoul-Hotels-Vabien-Suite-1-Serviced-Residence.h5089289.Hotel-Information?chkin=04%2F09%2F2013&chkout=07%2F09%2F2013&rm1=a2:c0:c3&hwrqCacheKey=bab8c857-f1b3-4e2a-8502-dfbe59eded1fHWRQ1372131965312#
Link to trip advisor
http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g294197-d655897-Reviews-Vabien_Suite_I_Serviced_Residence-Seoul.html
This is the 3rd option. It is a little bit of a walk away from the other two, maybe 10 or 15 minutes. This place may work for those with kids or for a group of people who want to stay together in an "apartment" style hotel. The description of amenities is:
Ideal for extended stays in Seoul, this all-suite hotel is 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from the Namdaemun Market and within 0.6 km (0.4 mi) of the Seoul Museum of Art and Deoksugung Palace. Seoul Station is 9 minutes away. Fraser Place Central Seoul features an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center with sauna and steam-room facilities. A brasserie, open all day, offers indoor and seasonal outdoor dining. A spacious suite includes a gourmet kitchen, 2 LCD TVs, a DVD/CD player, a washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms. Living rooms come with sofa beds. Wired (high-speed) Internet access is complimentary.
Right now, there isn’t anything available through Expedia. There is another website, see the link below, with rooms available ranging in price from USD113 to around USD200. It gives information on the maximum number of adults allowed in the room and other useful information. NOTE: Korea is the same as here, you can get away with more people in the room than you register if you feel comfortable doing so.
This one really seems to have the best additional amenities such as the fitness center and restaurant and the swimming pool. Good things to keep the kids occupied as well!
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