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The best credit card for hotels in Seoul.

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Why this card

World of Hyatt Credit Card for hotels in Seoul.

Seoul has the Grand Hyatt Seoul (in the Itaewon area with great mountain views) and the Park Hyatt Seoul (in Gangnam). Marriott has the JW Marriott Dongdaemun and Ritz-Carlton Seoul. Both Hyatts price extremely well.

Annual fee

$95

Best earn rate

4 points per dollar at Hyatts, free anniversary night up to a Category 4 property

Signup bonus

Up to 60,000 points after first-year spend

Park Hyatt Seoul prices around 25K to 30K points a night against $400 to $550 cash, which is a strong leveraged redemption. The card's free anniversary night will sometimes cover the Grand Hyatt Seoul off-peak. Pair with Chase Sapphire Preferred for additional point transfers and you can cover most of a 4-night stay on points after the signup bonus.

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If the top pick is not right

Alternative: American Express Platinum.

Signiel Seoul (the Lotte hotel on top of Lotte World Tower) and the Shilla Seoul are on Fine Hotels and Resorts. Upgrade plus breakfast for two at the Signiel is a real win because the breakfast there sells at $80 per person.

American ExpressAnnual fee $695

At a glance

Side by side.

SpecWorld of Hyatt Credit CardAmerican Express Platinum
Annual fee$95$695
Best earn rate4 points per dollar at Hyatts, free anniversary night up to a Category 4 propertySee alternative section above
Signup bonusUp to 60,000 points after first-year spendVaries by month

Local tip

What to know before you book.

Park Hyatt Seoul's gym and 24th floor pool look directly into the Gangnam skyline. The breakfast restaurant on the same floor includes Globalist breakfast. Even if you only have Discoverist or Explorist, the bar lounge is open to all elite members for an evening drink.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What is the best credit card for hotels in Seoul?

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World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase. Park Hyatt Seoul prices around 25K to 30K points a night against $400 to $550 cash, which is a strong leveraged redemption. Annual fee is $95.

How many points do you need for a free night in Seoul?

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Roughly 28,000 points per night at the recommended chain for Seoul. Cash rate is around $380 per night, so the points stay is a meaningful discount versus paying cash.

Is the American Express Platinum a better choice for hotels in Seoul?

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Signiel Seoul (the Lotte hotel on top of Lotte World Tower) and the Shilla Seoul are on Fine Hotels and Resorts. Upgrade plus breakfast for two at the Signiel is a real win because the breakfast there sells at $80 per person. Annual fee is $695.