The Westin Josun Busan

Rooms are clean and well maintained though dated design and quiet cramped toilet. Shower head is still situated within the bath tub plus an awkwardly smile toilet w the door that swings inwards, the ‘ergonomics’ is poor. Bed is on the softer side but plush and comfortable enough. Wonky thermostat of the aircon and keeps switching off the moment the room is colder and you experience the void effect and ‘breathlessness’. They don’t give toothbrush sets in the room and upon further enquiry, they absolutely do not give such amenity at all and charges you for it. Considering the go green and non plastic craze then why give a comb, sanitary pad and cotton buds? these days, though it is common that they don’t give you such amenities but they are all availed upon request and a case in point being aloft KL. For Westin Josun; this is odd and quite disappointing considering the prices charged. If this is a no frills/budget hotel, I will and can understand. Overall, 3 stars given as they are a Marriott Bonvoy hotel and charge you 5 star prices, without matching even a 4 star treatment. Location is good if you like the beach which is basically a longer shoreline leading to other establishments but not crazy scenic. You will need to hail taxis for getting to the mall areas but it isn’t expensive anyway as it’s near to the malls. Hotel staff are friendly though. Sorry didn’t take photos.

beautiful hotel on a super location haeundae beach. we got upgraded to a king suite overlooking the water. staff is excellent and helpful. Breakfast buffet in the main floor restaurant was delicious with lots of options.|The coastal walk/park adjacent to the hotel is stunning, especially at night when all lit up.|My only suggestion for the hotel is regarding the sauna-it would be very helpful if the desk provided guidance on how to properly use and the expectations. Being Canadian we are modest and wear a bathing suit however that is not allowed in the pools and we didn't know.

This hotel is the worst 5-star hotel we’ve ever stayed in. We’ve traveled extensively in Bonvoy Marriott hotels and resorts (by the way, we just came here after staying at the best Westin hotel in Kyoto!), and we firmly believe this hotel should be rated as a 3-star hotel. We are spending six nights visiting our parents here and had to move three times so far due to the poor drainage in the most unpleasant bathtub two times, and the lack of upgraded rooms for our entire stay. Their bathroom rooms are the worst, being incredibly small, outdated, without a vanity space, and with poor ventilation and drainage issues. And my personal favorite is the lowest heat setting on the hair dryer, so you won’t be able to style your hair at all! LOL The view is gorgeous, and the location is super convenient for walking to my our parents place and everywhere, but we won’t be staying in this hotel again unless they undertake a major renovation and make significant upgrades.

I was very excited, and was looking forward to a stay at The Westin Josue in Busan. Alas, this was a major disappointment. The weather was not great, and my “train to Busan” was switched to a “bus to Busan” (and an extra 4 hour journey on a holiday weekend), but even accounting for that the hotel stay was a disappointment. ||First, the good. It is a beach resort hotel, literally right on the beach, with spectacular views, environment and presence. Staff were friendly and looked to help in even the smallest ways. Excitement remained high. I did eat at their very good restaurant, O’Kim’s, styled as Korean take on an Irish/UK pub. The Guinness was very tasty as was the Korean Angus beef steak, which was cooked to perfection. Very tasty! Also, the lobby bar, where I went for drinks, looks out on the beach, and has a stylish. Comfortable vide. The bartenders were great, and make a tasty Old Fashioned with a lot of flare. They also have London Pride on tap, which was a delightful find! A+||But…|The disappointment started with room I booked, an executive King, with lounge access was a major disappointment. Small, bland and dated (there was a flatscreen, but I even had to sign out the previous occupants YouTube and Netflix accounts!). The small bathroom, one where you needed to close to door to use anything (I’m 5’7” and 150 lbs, so not the largest person, and it was cramped!). Nitpicks continue…the towels were thin and rough, not the plush type expected. Shower/tub combo was quite dated. There was a good bidet, but it was sandwiched between the sink and shower/tub combo.|The lounge was ok, but very crowded during the whole of the stay (it was a Holiday weekend, as I mentioned) but the way this was handled was to usher people out after their allotted time, literally mid-bite. Really quite something, and while I can chalk it up to the holiday crowd, that was just not what I expect from this class of hotel.||The hotel is quite a ways (about a 20 minute cab ride) from downtown and Busan Station (were my “bus from Busan” landed) so you’ll have to rely on subway/buses and taxi’s to get anywhere, which is fine. Busan is a large, very interesting city, and surrounds, so put think about that if you want to explore the city, rather than just enjoy the beach.||In summary, I expected a lot more from a Westin hotel, and while the setting and staff were great, I cannot hide my disappointment, and as such would not recommend this hotel, and certainly not at the luxury price paid.

We chose this hotel because of its location in Busan. It has been en excellent choice and we are enjoying the stay very much.|Perfectly location on the beach, it provides a holiday vibe. The room was comfortable and had perfect sea view. We used the gym every day and were impressed with the equipment, some machines we have not seen before. I would like to emphasize the service received from Daehyuk Kim - trainer and superviser at the gym; he is an excellent professional in sports and a very nice person. Thank you!

really lovely property right on water and north east part of Busan amongst lots of new hotels and apartments. While Westin branded, the interior design and overall luxury level of the property is higher than expected, with everything beautifully appointed and perfectly maintained. Rooms are very nice if typical for a Westin/Marriott, but the amenities are where the hotel shines. The pool area has a stunning view of the beach, and lots of really comfortable places to tan or nap. The sauna and gym are top notch-you can get in a workout and then enjoy the full Korean spa experience with hot and cold plunges and dry and wet saunas. Only downside is if you’re intending to explore Central Busan, you just need to budget time and money for longer cab rides.

My stay in Busan was absolutely wonderful — I only wish I had done it sooner. This property exceeded my expectations in every way. The thoughtful upgrades approved for my request made the visit even more special, and being able to see and hear the waves of Haeundae Beach right from my room was the highlight!||Mr. Henry Park, Ms. Youngeun Choi, and the entire front desk team were exceptionally attentive and went above and beyond to make guests feel valued. I even received a personal card from Mr. Park — my family teased me for being treated like a VIP!||The breakfast buffet at Camelia was outstanding, offering an incredible variety of fresh, delicious dishes. The Executive Lounge was a bit crowded with limited whiskey options, but still a relaxing place to unwind before dinner.||My only small regret was not packing my running shoes. Once you see the beautiful Haeundae Beach, you’ll want to run outdoors, not on a treadmill! I wish guests could take gym shoes outside, as other Westin hotels allow.||The rates are generally high, and I do wish they were a bit more competitive — but the experience was truly exceptional. I can’t wait to stay here again!

Had an amazing time in westin. Nice view from the hotel and very unique location. Also thanks to Evan we were able to make it to Gwangali beach for the drone show. Also he told us about a nice cafe to watch the drone show from so we enjoyed the show more comfortably.