South Korea · 20 handpicked hotels
Seoul has quietly become one of Asia's most exciting hotel cities. From luxury towers above Gangnam to boutique hotels in the renovated Bukchon hanok village, Korea's capital combines K-culture cool with genuine luxury.
Our selection
Jangchung-dong
Korea's premier luxury hotel since 1979, set in a magnificent park near Namsan Mountain. The Michelin-starred La Yeon Korean restaurant, spa and level of service are exceptional.
Sogong-dong
Korea's largest luxury hotel in the heart of central Seoul with extraordinary facilities, a beautiful spa and the scale that makes it the most convenient base in the city.
Gwanghwamun
A soaring tower adjacent to Gyeongbokgung Palace with outstanding Korean dining, the city's finest spa and rooms with palace and mountain views that are deeply Seoul.
Itaewon
Perched on a hillside above the Han River with sweeping city views, an outdoor pool, outstanding restaurants and the energy of the Itaewon neighbourhood below.
Gangnam
A minimalist tower in the Gangnam district with panoramic city views, the outstanding The Lounge for afternoon tea and the sleek aesthetic that the Park Hyatt brand is known for.
Lotte World Tower
In the 76th-101st floors of Lotte World Tower, the tallest building in South Korea. The views, Michelin-starred STAY restaurant and extraordinary altitude make this unforgettable.
Banpo-dong
A large luxury hotel on the Han River with an extraordinary spa and fitness centre, excellent restaurants and a beautiful outdoor pool.
Yeouido
A contemporary tower on the Han River island of Yeouido with outstanding views, a beautiful pool and the business-ready facilities of the Conrad brand.
Gangnam
Seoul's newest luxury arrival in the heart of Gangnam, with extraordinary design by PYR, excellent restaurants and the most fashionable address in contemporary Seoul.
Gangnam
Hyatt's creative lifestyle brand brings its social-first approach to the Gangnam district with neighbourhood-inspired design, a beautiful pool and lively bar programme.
Gangnam
A charming boutique hotel with a coffee-inspired design concept in the Gangnam district. Small, personal and beautifully detailed, with the best breakfast in Seoul.
Hannam-dong
In the creative Hannam-dong neighbourhood with gallery connections, beautiful rooms and the kind of neighbourhood energy that makes Seoul endlessly interesting.
Yeouido
A fresh, well-designed boutique on the Yeouido island with Han River views, excellent service and the genuine enthusiasm of an independent Korean hotel.
Hongdae
The most creative hotel near Hongik University, with an extraordinary art programme, rooftop bar and the youthful energy of Korea's most vibrant cultural neighbourhood.
Gwangjin-gu
A resort hotel above the Han River with spectacular views, multiple restaurants, a casino and the kind of urban resort experience that is genuinely unique to Seoul.
Sogong-dong
Open since 1914, the Chosun is one of Seoul's most historic hotels. Beautifully maintained with excellent restaurants, a fine pool and an irreplaceable central location.
Dongdaemun
Adjacent to the extraordinary Zaha Hadid-designed Dongdaemun Design Plaza with stunning building views, a rooftop bar and the creative energy of the design district.
Sogong-dong
A French-inspired boutique with beautiful interiors, an excellent patisserie and the kind of intimate Parisian atmosphere that feels unexpectedly perfect in central Seoul.
Myeongdong
A design boutique in the heart of Seoul's most vibrant shopping and street food district. The rooftop has excellent N Seoul Tower views.
Gangneung
On the beautiful Gyeongpo beach east of Seoul with extraordinary ocean views, a rooftop pool and the peaceful contrast to city life that the east coast provides.