Classic hotels in Seoul

No. 02

9 hotels

Bronze

They did this well. You’ll notice.

Itaewon, Seoul From $300

Grand Hyatt Seoul

South Korea's first Hyatt opened here in 1978, hosting decades of family milestones.

Resort Social Classic Central

Samseong, Seoul From $350

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas

Gangnam's original international luxury anchor, welcoming business travellers and delegations since 1988.

Design Luxe Classic Lively

Gwangjin, Seoul From $200

Grand Walkerhill Seoul

A storied Seoul landmark since 1963, hosting family milestones and state banquets.

Resort Classic Local Secluded

Sogong-dong, Seoul From $150

Hotel Koreana

Hosting Sejong-daero banquets and gatherings across eight event halls continuously since 1972.

Classic Heritage Local Central

Sogong-dong, Seoul $$$

Lotte Hotel Seoul

A 1979 flagship address hosting state banquets, diplomatic summits, and generational family milestones in Jung-gu.

Luxe Wellness Classic Central

Jamsil, Seoul From $250

Lotte Hotel World

Hosting society weddings and banquets in the Crystal Ballroom since the 1988 Olympics.

Resort Wellness Classic Lively

Namsan, Seoul From $250

Pullman Ambassador Seoul

Korea's pioneering 1955 private hotel institution, continuing milestone family dining at The King's buffet since 1975.

Heritage Wellness Classic Central

Sogong-dong, Seoul $$$

The Plaza Seoul, Autograph Collection

Hosting downtown banquets, business meetings and weddings opposite Seoul City Hall Plaza since 1976.

Design Classic Luxe Lively

Sogong-dong, Seoul From $400

The Westin Josun Seoul

Hosting Seoul business leaders and state banquets beside The Ninth Gate since 1914.

Luxe Classic Heritage Central

Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.

Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.

Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.

Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.

Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.

Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.

Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.

Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.

Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.

Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.

Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.