Westin Josun Seoul — A Refined Take on a Seoul Staycation

Just back from a staycation at the Westin Josun Seoul, and it more than delivered. The location is unbeatable, a 5-minute walk to Myeongdong, putting an incredible spread of restaurants and shopping right at your doorstep, perfect for anyone wanting their staycation to double as a food and retail adventure.

Service was immaculate from check-in to check-out, and housekeeping was consistently excellent throughout the stay.

The only drawback is that the furnishings show the hotels age in places, which is understandable given its heritage. That said, it barely takes away from the overall experience.

For travellers looking for a different kind of staycation, one centred on location, dining, and top-tier service rather than flashy newness, this is hands down one of the best options in Seoul.

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After having stayed at the Lotte hotel, the Plaza, and the Westin Josun, the Westin was by far the quietest room we stayed in. To be fair I stayed in rooms that either faced the City Hall or the Gwanghamun area. This whole area can get quite loud with weekend protests or festivals. It might have been quieter if I had stayed in rooms that faced the opposite direction.

All were equally clean and well maintained with the Lotte showing the most wear in the rooms with tired decor and scratched furniture.

The Westin was still located very close to a lot of attractions in Myeongdong and conveniently close to the subway and the Lotte shopping mall.

The fitness center was well appointed with a weight room- free weights and machines, bikes, treadmills, and yoga mats. Like the other hotels, you could also borrow shorts, shirts, socks, and even sneakers here! The sauna was very clean and not crowded when we went in the morning. It was included as part of our stay but normally there is a charge to use the facilities.

Overall, I would recommend staying at the Westin and would stay there again on my next visit to Seoul.