Monday, September 23, 2013

Hyatt Regency Boston _ Financial DIstrict

I stayed at Hyatt Regency Boston (It'a at downtown Boston, Financial District close to Chinatown, Boston Commons, and South Station)

I booked with Business Plan, which was an only options left for Labor Day's weekend.

I stayed from August 31st to September 2nd. with average rate of $270/night.

I got a free breakfast @avenue one restaurant at Hyatt and also a bottle of water per night.
Health club and pool were nice, because not many hotels in downtown Boston offer such facilities as Hyatt Regency.


Location is very convenient because you can access from Park Street, Chinatown, Boylston, Downtown Crossing, and South Station. The closest station is Downtown Crossing Orange Line. It's 3 minutes away from Macy's department stores also





Entering my room - very typical business hotels such as Hyatt Boston Harbor


bathroom for one



very normal - but well renovated



Even though it was a rainy weekend, I got a plenty of sunlights. View was nice too


Comfortable huge King bed


nice work area + little table with chair



View from the room

If you are planning to stay in Boston for short times, I recommend this hotel because of locations. It has nice health club and pool also. Overall, nice stay



Sunday, September 22, 2013

Grand Hyatt Seoul

It was my first Hyatt stays in Korea, and i used my 15,000 Gold Passport points for one night free at Grand Hyatt Seoul.

Park Hyatt Seoul is also 15,000 point per night, but Grand Hyatt has more fun features during summer. Grand Hyatt Seoul has amazing view with amazing swimming pools. (indoors and outdoors)

Grand Hyatt Seoul is only about 10 minutes away from downtown Seoul (City Hall)

My room was on 14th floor, with Han River view.

The stay was from August 8th to 9th.


Huge outdoor pool at Grand Hyatt, it also has tennis court that you can use for free


tons of bathing seats, all pool access is complimentary for people who stay in Grand Hyatt


Amazing views from 14th floor (North Seoul,,,the tall building over the river is COEX in Gangnam, near Park Hyatt Seoul)


very impressive room, with clean conditions,,,,i got a welcome fruits from concierge!!!


lovely views


from 6pm, there is a Pool side BBQ next to the outdoor pool..the cost is around $80 per person (reservation is necessary!!!)





very comfortable bed


ok bathroom--size is very small, but it is unique in style 


i barely used this tub, because swimming facilities were perfect!


lots of kids with families






Grand Hyatt Seoul - overviewing Seoul







 


the best pizza i have ever had in Seoul


very very tasty

Grand Hyatt Seoul was a rock!!! I would say it was one of my most favorite hotels i've stayed so far. Swimming pool was amazing, and staffs were very friendly. The access to the hotel could be an issues since Grand Hyatt is located in the middle of the mountain, but it has lots of features. 

I strongly recommend this hotel!!!

HYATT BOSTON HARBOR


It was my second stay @Hyatt Boston Harbor,,from June 2nd to June 3rd before I departed to Korea.

the rate was around $220 per night

I was given to 15th floor, which I thought the highest floor in the property.

It was my first stay after i was promoted to Platinum members, so I had free internet access. 

Overview to Downtown Boston was very nice, even though I had to leave at 8 am.


rainy day







Very blur..but awesome nigh view to Boston







very impressive view




very typical business hotel room





 Hyatt Boston Harbor's access to airport is amazing (complimentary shuttle services to Logan every 15-20 minutes)

However, access from downtown is little bit challenging....I had to take a taxi from South Statin, because I had lots of luggages. it is hard to access to hotel from T if you have lots of luggages.

Overall, nice stay 

Korean Air KE082 Prestige Class, June 3rd JFK-ICN


I flew with Korean Air 082 Prestige Class on June 3rd, 2013.

I first flew with AA from Boston to JFK, and transferred to Korean Air.

Korean Air lounge at JFK is quite small, and because of number of Prestige passengers on A380, the lounge is always packed with people. (Morning Calm members also deduct their lounge coupons)

Overall service was very smooth, but I would rather board with B777-300ER series, since it has fewer Prestige passengers.



@JFK, heading to terminal 1


going underground


Terminal 8 is a home for AA



AirTran






My favorite A380 Prestige seat, 10A 
Prestige Window seats on A380 and upper deck of B747