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W Seoul-Walkerhill
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Perched on top of Walkerhill, this W is unfortunately in a rather far-flung suburban location. Being so far off-centre, the location would be especially inconvenient for business travellers. The only plus point was the free shuttle bus to the subway station in Gwangnaru or Gangbyeon. And it’s then a 60 mins journey on the subway to Apgujeong (upscale designer boutiques), 40 mins to Itaewon (nightlife), 30 mins to Hongdae or Sinchon (more nightlife, funky little shops), 20 mins to Myeongdong (upscale shopping) or Dongdaemun (cheap shopping)... you get the idea. Cabs in general are rather cheap but might take you longer due to traffic congestion, and the only times we cabbed were when we were getting back to the W, completely and utterly off our face at 5am after a night out at Itaewon – it’d cost no more than AUD23; obviously the lack of traffic on the roads at that time of the morning ensured a relatively speedy ride home. I guess it’s ok if you’re not in a rush to get anywhere fast, and there’s that ‘away from the hustle and bustle’ novelty.
WoW
We got upgraded to a totally sexy and zen Studio Suite, ie junior suite. I loved the great use of loud colours, and how everything just flowed so well together. The round bed was pretty cool, as was the large tub which could pretty much fit a small group. The rather large bathroom was both stylish and functional.
What
W Seoul-Walkerhill
Where
Perched on top of Walkerhill, this W is unfortunately in a rather far-flung suburban location. Being so far off-centre, the location would be especially inconvenient for business travellers. The only plus point was the free shuttle bus to the subway station in Gwangnaru or Gangbyeon. And it’s then a 60 mins journey on the subway to Apgujeong (upscale designer boutiques), 40 mins to Itaewon (nightlife), 30 mins to Hongdae or Sinchon (more nightlife, funky little shops), 20 mins to Myeongdong (upscale shopping) or Dongdaemun (cheap shopping)... you get the idea. Cabs in general are rather cheap but might take you longer due to traffic congestion, and the only times we cabbed were when we were getting back to the W, completely and utterly off our face at 5am after a night out at Itaewon – it’d cost no more than AUD23; obviously the lack of traffic on the roads at that time of the morning ensured a relatively speedy ride home. I guess it’s ok if you’re not in a rush to get anywhere fast, and there’s that ‘away from the hustle and bustle’ novelty.
WoW
We got upgraded to a totally sexy and zen Studio Suite, ie junior suite. I loved the great use of loud colours, and how everything just flowed so well together. The round bed was pretty cool, as was the large tub which could pretty much fit a small group. The rather large bathroom was both stylish and functional.
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