Last Updated on July 7, 2024 by HB
Welcome, travelers to Korea! Are you considering a stay at the ‘Signiel Busan‘ (β β β β β 5 Star), situated in Dongnae-gu, Busan, Korea? Or perhaps youβve already secured your reservation? Then youβve landed at the right place on my blog!!
I, HB (Hotel Boy π), am committed to providing you with the most comprehensive reviews of Koreaβs finest hotels, unrivaled by anyone worldwide!
In this post, I have compiled the following information:
- In-depth Analysis of Global Guest Reviews
- Showcasing Top-tier Reviews from Korean Guests
- Quick Overview of Hotel Information
- Lowest Price Analysis
This luxury hotel is no stranger to my blog. In fact, I’ve previously featured it in my post titled ‘Insiderβs Guide to Busanβs Best 5-Star Hotels: Real Reviews Analyzed’.
As a hotel guide residing in Korea, Iβve prepared an objective and insightful analysis based on numerous reviews from both local and global guests, all through a uniquely Korean lens. This aims to engage all your senses and assist in making an informed decision for your unforgettable stay in Korea.
Without further ado, letβs dive right in!
1. About ‘Signiel Busan‘
Before we delve into the detailed analysis, allow me to present a quick overview of ‘Signiel Busan‘
Perched in the high-rise building of Haeundae LCT The Sharp Landmark Tower, this luxury hotel offers sweeping views of the sea and Haeundae Beach. It’s a 21-minute bus ride from Sea Life Busan Aquarium and approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes by light rail transit from Gimhae International Airport.
The sleek rooms come with Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, balconies, minibars, as well as tea and coffee makers. Higher-grade rooms feature relaxation spaces. Suites offer separate living or dining areas. Most rooms boast beach views.
Amenities include two restaurants (one serving Chinese cuisine), three bars, a bakery, spa and indoor/outdoor swimming pools. There’s also a gym, sauna and garden terrace for guests to enjoy. Breakfast is served for your convenience.
Source: Google Maps
‘Signiel Busan‘
- Grade : β β β β β 5 Star Hotel
- Address : 30 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
- Official Website: https://www.lottehotel.com
- Telephone : +82-051-922-1000
- Check-in time : 3:00 PM
- Check-out time : 11:00 AM
2. In-depth Analysis of Global Guest Reviews
Let’s dive into a thorough analysis based on real guest experiences at ‘Signiel Busan‘.
Remember, these reviews encompass perspectives not just from Korean guests, but also those hailing from various corners of the globe. Our forthcoming review draws heavily upon data gathered across platforms like ‘Agoda’, ‘Booking.com’, and ‘Google Maps’.
2.1. Comprehensive Reviews from ‘Agoda‘
β Agoda Ratings: 9.3 / 10, based on 3,130 reviews
Here’s how users who booked through ‘Agoda’ rated ‘Signiel Busan‘. The hotel has earned an exceptional score of 9.3 out of a possible 10, shining particularly in areas such as ‘Cleanliness’, ‘Facilities’, and ‘Service’.
What follows is an exhaustive analysis of guest reviews, with our main focus on recent comments to maintain both relevance and freshness.
| Location | Signiel Busan is located in Haeundae, a key area of Busan and many users praised its location. In particular, most opinions were positive about the proximity of the hotel to Haeundae beach. Also it was noted that there are various restaurants and shops around making it convenient for guests to move around. |
| Room | Rooms generally received positive evaluations as clean and spacious with some users expressing satisfaction with in-room facilities (such as toiletries). However some users felt that room sizes were small relative to the price paid. |
| Breakfast | Reviews about breakfast are limited but based on provided information it can be seen that breakfast service was satisfactorily utilized. |
| Friendliness | There were numerous comments praising staff members’ kindness and professionalism indicating their service made guests’ stay more enjoyable at theSigniel Busan with positive reviews specifically mentioning concierge service. |
| Facilities | Hotel facilities such as sauna and swimming pool generally received positive evaluations but some users expressed negative opinions about congestion of swimming pool/spa facilities or issues related to access restriction for young children. |
| Price | Some users evaluated high satisfaction relative to price while others expressed dissatisfaction about cost being excessively high compared to value of the Signiel Busan. |
| Others | The close proximity to Haeundae beach along with accessibility to nearby restaurants/shops is considered a significant advantage while friendliness/professionalism from staff members also contributed positively towards guests’ stay experience at this hotel. |
| Overall Opinion | This hotel received high evaluations in terms of location, staff service and room cleanliness but there were also varying opinions regarding congestion of auxiliary facilities |
2.2. Comprehensive Reviews from ‘Booking.com‘
β Booking.com Ratings: 9.1 / 10, based on 816 reviews
Let’s take a look at how users who booked through ‘Booking.com’ rated ‘Signiel Busan‘. The hotel bagged a wonderful score of 9.1 out of a possible 10, excelling notably in areas such as ‘Staff’, ‘Facilities’, ‘Comfort’, and ‘Cleanliness’.
Next up is an exhaustive analysis of guest reviews. Just like with Agoda, we’ve concentrated on recent comments to ensure that our insights stay timely and relevant.
| Location | Most reviewers praised the location of the Grand Josun Busan. Signiel Busan offers stunning ocean views due to its proximity to Haeundae Beach and is easily accessible to nearby attractions and transportation facilities. However, some guests pointed out that it’s a bit far from the city center. |
| Room | Customers appreciated spacious rooms with comfortable bedding and detailed considerations such as daily desserts and bath salts provided in the room were highly valued by guests. Also, they admired the view of Haeundae Beach from their rooms but some guests pointed out minor issues like a slight smell from the bathroom and water spilling out when taking a shower. |
| Breakfast | There were relatively few mentions about breakfast but those who did mentioned that they enjoyed the food provided. |
| Friendliness | There was very positive feedback about staff service and kindness with customers expressing satisfaction with how attentively staff responded to their needs. |
| Facilities | Satisfaction was high for hotel facilities such as swimming pools and gyms especially with many customers emphasizing infinity pool facilities coupled with ocean views. |
| Price | Opinions varied on this point; while some customers felt that considering overall service quality and facilities provided price was reasonable others found it somewhat expensive. |
| Others | High satisfaction was expressed regarding coffee snacks champagne etc offered in hotel lounges however there were few customers who expressed dissatisfaction regarding dining options within the Signiel Busan. |
| Overall Opinion | Generally speaking many customers gave positive reviews of Grand Josun Busan citing quality of service ocean views location among other strong points while also noting minor drawbacks like bathroom issues or distance from downtown area. |
2.3. Comprehensive Reviews from ‘Google‘
β Google Maps Ratings: 4.6 / 5, based on 1,127 reviews
Moving on to our next platform for reviews – ‘Google Maps’. Out of a potential perfect score of 5, ‘Signiel Busan‘ has impressively clinched a rating of 4.6. What’s intriguing is that unlike other review platforms that categorize scores by specific features or services, Google Maps rates hotels according to guest types. Here we see solo guests awarding the hotel with their top ratings of 4.8.
Following this, we present you an exhaustive analysis of guest reviews. – just as with Agoda and Booking.com cases – we’ve prioritized recent comments to keep our insights relevant and timely.
| Location | Signiel Busan is located on Haeundae Beach, boasting panoramic views of Mipo Harbor and Haeundae. However, some guests have mentioned that it is a bit far to walk from the main street. |
| Room | Most guests were satisfied with the cleanliness and facilities of the rooms. Particularly, many praised the ocean view from the rooms. Some guests also mentioned that bedding and bathroom conditions were excellent. However, some pointed out that soundproofing was not effective as they could hear noise from adjacent rooms. |
| Breakfast | Reviews about breakfast varied. While some guests praised the breakfast buffet for offering quality food, others found it less satisfying for its price or did not enjoy meals at Chinese restaurant. |
| Friendliness | Many customers had positive evaluations about staff service and friendliness. There were numerous reviews praising their professionalism, prompt service, and courtesy. |
| Facilities | Most customers were satisfied with using facilities such as swimming pool, sauna, fitness center in the hotel; especially many praised views from swimming pool area. But there were also reviews mentioning need for renovation in Club Oasis. |
| Price | Opinions differed regarding value for money. While some visitors thought that while expensive, it was worth its cost; others felt less satisfied considering its price. |
| Others | There were reviews emphasizing newness of hotel and satisfaction towards refreshments served at lounge area etc., but also remarks pointing out limited accessibility due to location and building structure of hotel. |
| Overall Opinion | Signiel Busan is a luxury hotel located on Haeundae Beach boasting panoramic views along with friendly staff service and clean room conditions. Yet there are minor drawbacks such as value-for-money issues, soundproofing problems and need for improvements in certain amenities. Considering these points overall there are mostly positive evaluations towards hotel but satisfaction may vary depending on individual elements. |
3. Showcasing Top-tier Reviews from Korean Guests
Being situated in South Korea, it’s no surprise that ‘Signiel Busan‘ plays host to a significant number of Korean guests. In my quest for understanding guest experiences, I’ve come across a plethora of reviews penned by Koreans. Allow me to share some of these standout reviews with you.
3.1. Best Review: “Recommending Signiel Busan Hotel for a Staycation in Busan: Exploring the Lounge & Swimming Pool”
Summary of the Blog Post
I recently enjoyed a staycation at Signiel Busan in Haeundae, Busan. Located in the lower floors of Haeundae LCT, this hotel impressed me with its luxurious escort check-in service and friendly staff. The lounge operates as a business lounge and a family lounge where you can enjoy drinks and snacks.
Signiel Busan’s swimming pool is available both outdoors and indoors, with the fitness center and sauna located on the 6th floor as well. The Premier Twin room I stayed in was comfortably decorated with Diptyque amenities provided.
Breakfast was enjoyed at The View which offers a variety of menus. Overall, Signiel Busan is a hotel that provides luxury along with comfort; it made me want to visit again on my next trip to Busan.
Source: https://blog.naver.com/overroad89/223136182458
Source: https://blog.naver.com/overroad89/223136182458
(* For a detailed review, I recommend visiting the original article.)
4. Quick Overview of Hotel Information
4.1. Amenities and Facilities
Languages spoken
- English
- Chinese [Cantonese]
- Chinese [Mandarin]
- Japanese
- Korean
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Internet
- Internet [LAN]
- Internet services
- Wi-Fi in public areas
Cleanliness and safety
- Anti-viral cleaning products
- Cashless payment service
- Daily disinfection in all rooms
- Daily disinfection in common areas
- Face coverings on staff
- First aid kit
- Guest rooms seal after sanitization
- Hand sanitizer
- Hot water linen and laundry washing
- Hygiene certification
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
- Room sanitization opt-out available
- Rooms sanitized between stays
- Safe dining setup
- Staff trained in safety protocol
- Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
- Bar
- Breakfast [buffet]
- Coffee shop
- Kitchen
- Poolside bar
- Restaurants
- Room service [24-hour]
- Shared kitchen
Services and conveniences
- Air conditioning in public area
- Concierge
- Daily housekeeping
- Doorman
- Dry cleaning
- Elevator
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Safety deposit boxes
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
- Babysitting service
- Family room
- Kids club
- Kids meal
- Playground
Access
- Front desk [24-hour]
- Non-smoking rooms
- Security [24-hour]
Getting around
- Car park [free of charge]
- Car park [on-site]
- Valet parking
Available in all rooms
- Air conditioning
- Balcony/terrace
- Bathrobes
- Bathtub
- Carpeting
- Closet
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Free welcome drink
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Linens
- Mini bar
- Non-smoking
- Refrigerator
- Shower
- Slippers
- Telephone
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Umbrella
- Wi-Fi [free]
Things to do, ways to relax
- Fitness center
- Garden
- Hot tub
- Massage
- Sauna
- Spa
- Spa/sauna
- Swimming pool [indoor]
- Swimming pool [outdoor]
4.2. Location
Adress : 30 Dalmaji-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Airports
- Gimhae International Airport (PUS) 20.2 km
- Ulsan Airport (USN) 51.1 km
Public transportation
- Jung-dong Subway Station 730 m
- Haeundae Subway Station 880 m
Hospital or clinic
- Siwonhan Surgery 400 m
Shopping
- Shinsegae Dept. Store Centum City 3.5 km
Cash withdrawal
- ATM 1.1 km
4.3. Nearby Attractions
Popular landmarks
- Haeundae Beach 50 m
- Gwangandaegyo Bridge 3.7 km
- Gwangalli Beach 4.1 km
- Haedong Yonggung Temple 6.0 km
- Yongdusan Park 13.9 km
- Taejongdae 14.0 km
- Jagalchi Market 14.3 km
- BIFF Square 14.3 km
- Gamcheon Culture Village 15.9 km
- Beomeosa Temple 16.4 km
Nearby landmarks
- Haeundae Beach 50 m
- Radium Art Center 80 m
- Paradise Casino 100 m
- Mipo Wharf 390 m
- Siwonhanmachwitongjeunguihak Clinic 400 m
- Siwonhan Surgery 400 m
- Byutiseu Dental Clinic 410 m
- Park and bath 450 m
- Chwae Jang Ho Gallery 450 m
- HaeΒ·undae 450 m
5. Diving into Price Analysis
Finally, let’s delve into arguably one of the most critical categories in hotel reviews – pricing.
To pinpoint where you can get your money’s worth, I’ll be comparing rates from renowned hotel comparison platforms like ‘HotelsCombined,’ ‘SkyScanner,’ and ‘Trivago.’
Our criteria for this low-price hunt? A one-night stay from Wednesday to Thursday for two guests in a single roomβbreakfast excluded (as it often significantly bumps up costs).
5.1. Price Comparison via ‘HotelsCombined’
After searching through ‘HotelsCombined’, the best deal I found was $185 when booking through ‘priceline’.
5.2. Price Comparison via ‘Sky Scanner’
The lowest price on ‘Sky Scanner’ is $254 for a 1-night stay when booking through ‘Trip.com’, ‘Booking.com’, ‘Agoda’, and ‘Vio.com’.
5.3. Price Comparison via ‘Trivago’
Unfortunately, the ‘Signiel Busan’ hotel was not found on ‘Trivago’.
5.4. Official Website of ‘Signiel Busan‘
I also explored prices directly from the ‘Signiel Busan‘ official website. The lowest price confirmed on the official website was confirmed to be $238.
Our analysis reveals that out of all four sites considered, the ‘HotelsCombined’ offers the best deal at USD 185 for a stay at the ‘Signiel Busan‘ when booking through ‘priceline’. You might want to keep this information handy while booking.
β Do bear in mind, these rock-bottom prices are subject to change based on your stay dates and when you’re conducting your search.
β Also crucial to remember – today’s best deal doesn’t necessarily promise future savings.
β Consider this ‘Lowest Price Analysis’ as a guiding light rather than an absolute rule.
β For savvy hotel booking, I’d recommend revisiting these comparison sites during your accommodation planning phase – you never know when you might stumble upon an even better deal!”
And with that, we wrap up our review of the ‘Signiel Busan‘, seen through a distinctly Korean lens.
Yours truly, HB – your trusted guide to best hotels in Korea. Stay tuned for more insightful reviews on Korea’s hospitality gems!
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