Oh wow! 3 times weekly? Soon you will review the whole hotels n airlines in the world in no time! Really appreciate ur hard work. Cant wait for more.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that!
@plasmaturkey48
Жыл бұрын
Another good one Kevin! I recently stayed at Voco Gangnam which runs a little cheaper and is probably one or two steps down from the Andaz - also catering to nearby plastic surgeries (I think around $170 pn). The rooms are a little tighter and perhaps fewer amenities/dining options. Minibar was also free and the buffet had Korean fare (though I was ill the next few days - ymmv 🤢). Decent IHG Diamond recognition.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 🙏
@ErwinJürgensen
Жыл бұрын
Great job! A very enjoyable and consistent short film, as always, Kevin. I believe that sense of disenchantment of the property not living up to the brand's upscale and locally-inspired reputation would equally apply to the Andaz Condesa opened a few months ago here in Mexico City. As for the design of the Andaz Gangnam, I like the starting point of the design, but not quite the execution. But taste is subjective. I think I'd enjoy seeing that pale, birch wood color used in an imaginary renovation of the Park Hyatt Seoul's rooms. The rate at the Andaz Gangnam seems to be more affordable than that for the Park Hyatt, so I wouldn't rule it out as an option. I prefer the overall design concepts of the Hyatt hotel group over that at Marriott properties. I am really looking forward to what you have to say about the Hyatt Centric in Tokyo. Thank you and safe travels!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
I would agree fully about Hyatt vs Marriott, but thinking about it- I think it's more becuase Marriott simply doesn't put any thought into new properties these days with a few exceptions (or so it seems). They've got their standard play book and they stick to it. Thanks for watching 🩴
@franck6693
Жыл бұрын
I was there 2 months ago and loved this hotel! Highly recommended on my end. Signiel is another strong recommendation for Seoul.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
@snackingallday
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for reviewing! Was struggling to pick between Andaz, PH and GH.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@petek5523
Жыл бұрын
Your free stylin was fire 🔥 😅😂
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
😅
@KeshenMac
Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for your Okura Tokyo video!!!!!!!!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Me too 🙃
@lucaberlandy4545
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review Kevin. Next time you are in Thailand you should check out the Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, which has just opened. I am sure you will be more satisfied.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing ✈️
@randompersonasdfgh
Жыл бұрын
wow i look forward to your return to singapore!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@thegenztraveller
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I do like the Andaz brand, quite enjoyed Munich and Bali - but it seems like I'll stick with my usual Marriott brands when I visit Seoul.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I loved the Bali property. Perhaps just a concept better suited for resorts. Thanks for watching 🩴
@taewonhwang5416
Жыл бұрын
You see.. those hotels are mainly used by staycation folks living in Seoul and trying to look for a place to drink overnight. The dents in the room and not having korean dinner(only in morning for hangover purpose) are self explanatory after realizing the main users are.. anyways there are many good restaurants nearby(actually undergroudn passage to Andaz) although it was not something subject to review..
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
So you’re saying Koreans are master dent makers? 🤔 As for the food, I understand your point, but this isn’t a Korean hotel chain, this is an Andaz and there are certain brand standards that should be met, related to food offerings.
@taewonhwang5416
Жыл бұрын
@@tfft During the later half in Covid era(late 2020-early 2022) Korea introduced a policy of closing all the bars at 10.. that actually made all the drinking places to shot down at their prime time. I do remember Andaz offering an promotion with a bottle of vodka for staycation folks(it is in Korean news somewhere) and lots of influencers and party people using that promotion to have some fun. Imagine 4-5 adults staying in those room and do what they would have done in clubs... no wonder the room is full of dent with only 4 years of use.. The food offering for both Andaz and Park Hyatt also does not include lots of Korean food because I am sure that brand standard(at least for high ranking officials of those chains) agree with not having many Korean food. It is sad, but... that is the fact of life I guess...Therefore one of the my main advices to travelers in Korea is to try delivery.. Anyways it was very nice to see your review in Seoul, especially because I involuntarily became an involved citizen due to Covid, which limited my business trips to HCMC and Jakarta..
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
At least Saigon and Jakarta both have beautiful Park Hyatts 😊
@yunjieangelli7271
Жыл бұрын
@@taewonhwang5416 thats interesting to know. thanks for the context
@jimmychen9945
Жыл бұрын
This was helpful! I was debating between booking either Andaz to capitalize on Hyatt Points or going for something more unique with Ananti
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
More unique, I’d say… Thanks for watching 🩴
@avecmoi157
Жыл бұрын
Oooh..thank you for sharing comments of this Andaz. Have you tried Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach yet?
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Not yet! Thanks for watching 🩴
@ianmounstephen3403
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin. It wasn't on my list and don't think I'll add it...!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@shakesnbake
Жыл бұрын
Transition king!!! Love the day to night shot! I stayed at the Grand Sheriton when I was there (not sure it's there anymore) and I don't they had any Korean food either. Strange omission!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🩴
@advaiththeking
Жыл бұрын
1st haha, great video!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@charliebrown5
Жыл бұрын
Thank You ✈️
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@affirmationstoday
Жыл бұрын
Seoul was a let down for me when I was there in May. Apart from rain every day I found it very expensive, the hotel was not that helpful even just asking for directions to the riverside walk I could see from my room was too much for them. The international taxis which are supposed to speak english (and charge more for this) did not know too much about their own city and could not (or would not) speak english or understand google translate. I did have 1 fantastic driver and was a pleasure and happy man. Korea is not high on my list to return. But as always your videos give great info for my future travels.Thank you👍🙏
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, Seoul is a very specific flavor of major city which I find you're either gonna love or gonna hate. Thanks for watching 🩴
@taewonhwang5416
Жыл бұрын
Do agree with korean tourism
@JOY-kk9lf
6 ай бұрын
I personally don’t like this hotel too. I personally liked Banyan tree Seoul.And if you visit Korea next time, can you do a review on Jeju island hotels?
@tfft
6 ай бұрын
Jeju is on my bucketlist, but I'm not sure I'd be able to get an audiance for the videos, so would need to wait until the channel is bigger! Thanks for watching 🩴
@JOY-kk9lf
6 ай бұрын
@@tfft Or Guam videos?
@tfft
6 ай бұрын
Guam is more likely to come sooner, but I am already fully booked for this year- perhaps 2025!
@jkjkjk100
Жыл бұрын
I love this andaz a lot more than PH. PH location is so far from many touristy place. In fact GH is probably the best for tourist.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@djbabygggudani7911
Жыл бұрын
Kevin I love love love your commentary!!
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@user-ux9sp6tb8t
Жыл бұрын
Can you also review budget brands like ibis, holiday inn etc. Also it will be nice to see the actual cleanliness of the room including the mattress and pillows. Many places I found these two things the most dirty / unhygin
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Videos about cookie cutter brands are just as boring to make as they are to view lol. I have nothing against low cost accommodation, I’ve featured plenty of them on the channel… but there’s gotta be something special about it. Thanks for watching 🩴
@user-ux9sp6tb8t
Жыл бұрын
@@tfft wow
@leonardodaschagassilva5972
Жыл бұрын
Lindo demais
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@yamuiemata
Жыл бұрын
Considering COVID happened and likely not many people were doing tourism the hotel room is surprising 😮 Maybe they opened in 2019 the lower portion of the hotel?
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Nope, full hotel. Thanks for watching 🩴
@brilliantbutblue
Жыл бұрын
Inclusions: NADA 😆 OK this had me giggling, not because l disliked the property but because l find those "vision statements" to be a crock overall, it's rare that a property actually lives up to those statements or perhaps l just don't "get it". Interesting that they built an entire annex to accommodate the balcony rooms 🤔 l love a balcony, so no complaints there. The "Ikea" inspired mini bar area screams "cheap" to me. The real question though, did you eat the pineapple cake??
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
I had a bite. I’d say it’s over promise : under deliver ratio was right in line with the hotel as a whole 😂
@axios101
Жыл бұрын
Here we say "che brut andazz" 😅😅😅
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@brilliantbutblue
Жыл бұрын
Don't ask questions that have no answer. They put the staircase there because they could 😆
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Maybe that’s where the Korean kitchen was supposed to beeeee! Haha
@brilliantbutblue
Жыл бұрын
@@tfft : 🤣🤣🤣
@erichuang5680
Жыл бұрын
Upping the ante to three times weekly? Kevin you are a WORKHORSE
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
If it wasn’t for the small detail of needing to travel, I’d probably be up to five times a week 😅
@abhinavdhangad7009
Жыл бұрын
Man of culture zooms into hotel no 420🗿
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@colinrenfrew48
Жыл бұрын
Very surprised to see the room was so tatty….but a great video, nonetheless.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏🏻
@salehalqattan3813
Жыл бұрын
Jumeirah uluwatu
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
🔔🔔🔔
@HotelSnob
Жыл бұрын
Ick! Looks like Ikea in the room. They need imagine that free snacks may be their only good point! I don’t like Andaz personally. Stayed in one in Mayakoba and compared to the Fairmont in the same nature preserve, it felt like a gap store. The one In Shanghai again felt too fake-hipster/commercial. Not luxurious at all. Thanks for the review 🙌🏽
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
New premium properties using materials you’d expect in a Wyndham Garden are really becoming my ultimate pet peeve! Thanks for watching 🩴
@tboy1236
Жыл бұрын
Lmao @ medical tourists
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Medical tourism is a $2B industry in Korea...
@tboy1236
Жыл бұрын
@@tfft Completely true, and fascinating that it’s so commonplace there
@patriciafuchs5970
Жыл бұрын
Don’t think I would stay here.
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🩴
@woutergijs5246
Жыл бұрын
All those weird sharp corners and edges, I would constantly hurt myself….for 300$/night ????
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
Well, $200... but yeah. Thanks for watching 🩴
@mathieubrosseau1153
Жыл бұрын
Wait ? Did i just saw some chopsticks planted directly ( and holding) in the food at the buffet ??? I guess they dont care about their chinese patrons..
@tfft
Жыл бұрын
I almost said something about it in the video, but it didn’t involve rice, so I just let it go. But yes, it made me uneasy lol.
@mathieubrosseau1153
Жыл бұрын
Rice or not. That Is kind of a big no-no. With chopsticks. Further more. It does not look gracious Holding plates on the side perhaps ?
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