The Grand Hyatt Jeju Hotel is a perfect example of a winner-takes-all model for island living in South Korea

There are few international chain hotels to choose from on Jeju Island, South Korea, other than the somewhat unreliable JW Marriott and Marriott in the south, there's only the Grand Hyatt near the airport. This landmark twin-tower building is said to be not only the tallest on Jeju Island but also the largest Grand Hyatt in all of Asia. With the stacking of Globalist benefits and suite upgrade certificates, check-in at the Grand Club led to an immediate upgrade to a top-floor suite. Although these are standard procedures, the lounge staff's earnest communication efforts in their not-so-fluent Chinese, along with various attentions and courtesies, still made us feel right at home. The moment the door opened, we almost unanimously felt a sense of déjà vu, strikingly similar to the Grand Hyatt in Kochi, India. The same spacious living room with a long table for six and a rectangular full-length mirror standing beside it. The feeling of being attacked by those soon-to-be-blurred beautiful memories was just too wonderful. The guest room was exceptionally large, with one side entirely made up of floor-to-ceiling windows, offering an excellent view that allowed us to gaze at Mount Halla and overlook the small city of Jeju at the same time. The privileges for Globalist members include breakfast and evening happy hour at the Grand Club. Considering that breakfast in the downstairs restaurant comes at an additional charge, we thought the offerings might be perfunctory and planned to compare before deciding. However, the comfortable dining atmosphere and exquisite meals at the Grand Club made it impossible for us to hesitate even for a second. The evening happy hour was even more impressive, with four main courses and several side dishes and snacks, which could be considered a full meal. If there was any downside, it was that the place was too popular, and the staff seemed a bit overwhelmed. The fitness center and indoor pool, compared to the generally underused state in domestic hotels, were quite busy here. No matter when you went, there was always a crowd working up a sweat. Lastly, a few regrets. During check-in, they overcharged us due to a miscalculation. When I later discovered this and contacted them for a refund, the process was somewhat dragging and without any apology. During our stay, it was either windy or rainy, and the outdoor pool and facilities were all closed, so we missed out on seeing the visually appealing outdoor garden. Forced to stay in the room, through the large floor-to-ceiling windows, we could vaguely see others trapped like us, which was slightly awkward. In summary, it's an excellent choice for a visit to Jeju. I hope the weather will be kinder to me next time. Room Information: Room Number: 3773 Official Name: Grand Hyatt King Suite Area: 130 square meters Mattress: Beautyrest Bedding, Textiles, and Bathrobe: GHJ Bedroom TV: Samsung Living Room TV: Samsung Bluetooth Speaker: JBL Shower and Metal Fittings: Hansgrohe Basin: Kohler Bathtub: KA Main Bathroom Toilet: Electric Daelim Bath Guest Bathroom Toilet: Electric Daelim Bath Hair Dryer: Shapl Amenities: Large Bottled Balmain Electric Kettle: Wintech Coffee Machine: Nespresso Coffee Capsules: 4 Nespresso Pods Tea Bags: Althaus Bottled Water: Jeju SamDaSoo Mini Bar: Chargeable