Located just 5-10 minutes from Shinjuku station, this hotel is definitely a good choice if you're planning to head to Tokyo. Great rooms, great breakfast and of course, great Japanese service.
The Barracks Hotel offers premium rooms in a beautiful colonial-style setting. Sort out the teething issues with service, and Sentosa will have another compelling option on its hands.
The Conrad Seoul is definitely one of the better hotels I have stayed in. Great executive lounge, nice breakfast spread, and a huge gym to work all that food off. Pity about its location though.
My first stay at the ibis Styles actually exceeded my expectations of what the brand was supposed to be. Comfy beds, decent-ish breakfast, good location, and a great view of Namsan Tower and Myeongdong.