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Design Local
Hotel Anteroom Seoul
“Contemporary art atelier”
Rakkojae Seoul Main Hanok
“Historic hanok sanctuary”
Nuwa
“Minimalist micro hanok”
RYSE, Autograph Collection
“Hongdae design haven”
Bonum 1957 Hanok And Boutique
“Mid-century hanok haven”
Local
Grand Walkerhill Seoul
“Forested riverside resort citadel”
Rakkojae Seoul Main Hanok
“Historic hanok sanctuary”
Nuwa
“Minimalist micro hanok”
RYSE, Autograph Collection
“Hongdae design haven”
Bonum 1957 Hanok And Boutique
“Mid-century hanok haven”
Hotel Anteroom Seoul
“Contemporary art atelier”
Medalled $–$$$
Lotte Hotel World
“Lakeside theme-park playground”
Grand Walkerhill Seoul
“Forested riverside resort citadel”
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
“Subterranean wellness retreat”
Ananti at Gangnam
“Monastic brick refuge”
Social
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
“Contemporary palace citadel”
Hotel Cappuccino
“Industrial design outpost”
Grand Hyatt Seoul
“Mount Namsan showpiece”
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
“Refined urban roost”
Josun Palace
“Art deco skyline sanctuary”
Wellness
Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul
“Namsan hillside urban sanctuary”
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
“Subterranean wellness retreat”
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
“Contemporary palace citadel”
The Shilla Seoul
“Diplomatic mountainside refuge”
The Westin Seoul Parnas
“High-tech fitness tower”
Mondrian Itaewon
“Playful design showpiece”
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
“Parisian lakeside quarters”
Andaz Seoul Gangnam
“Bojagi design atelier”
Secluded
Vista Walkerhill Seoul
“Riverfront mountain sanctuary”
The Shilla Seoul
“Diplomatic mountainside refuge”
Walkerhill Douglas House
“Woodland modernist hideaway”
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Ananti at GangnamDuplex cabin suites feature curved timber mezzanine bedrooms, set alongside vaulted red-brick arches and sunken courtyards. Heated indoor pool under vaulted red-brick arches and chandeliers, plus a seasonal outdoor pool on the annex terraceDesignLuxeWellness$$$ Andaz Seoul GangnamStudio Piet Boon shapes interiors around geometric angles drawn from Korean bojagi patchwork. 16-meter heated indoor lap pool bordered by a 7-meter LED media wall, plus private cabana niches and three jacuzzi bathsDesignWellnessSocial$$$B
Banyan Tree Club & Spa SeoulNamsan hillside urban sanctuaryWellnessResortLuxe$$$$ Bonum 1957 Hanok And BoutiqueMid-century hanok havenDesignHeritageLocal$$C
Conrad SeoulA sweeping 36.5-meter spiral staircase anchors the lobby beneath custom amber glass chandeliers shaped like ginkgo leaves. 25m heated indoor lap pool with glass walls and natural light.DesignLuxeWellness$$$F
Fairmont Ambassador SeoulSir Richard Rogers framed the glass skyscraper with scarlet steel columns. Heated city-facing indoor lap pool lined with loungers.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ First Cabin Seoul MyeongdongAviation-themed sleep cabinsDesignSocialLocal$ Four Seasons Hotel SeoulContemporary palace citadelLuxeWellnessSocial$$$$G
Glad YeouidoTextured brick statementDesignSocialLocal$$ Grand Hyatt SeoulMount Namsan showpieceResortSocialClassic$$$ Grand InterContinental Seoul ParnasA soaring golden canopy lobby and 1508 London interiors blending Korean textures. Indoor heated lap swimming poolDesignLuxeClassic$$$ Grand Walkerhill SeoulForested riverside resort citadelResortClassicLocal$$$H
Hotel 28 MyeongdongCinematic boutique quartersDesignHeritageLocal$$ Hotel Anteroom SeoulContemporary art atelierDesignLocalSocial$$ Hotel CappuccinoIndustrial design outpostDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel KoreanaVintage Gwanghwamun holdoutClassicHeritageLocal$$ Hotel Naru Seoul MGalleryHigh-ceilinged rooms with panoramic windows, anchored by contemporary Korean art installations. Heated outdoor rooftop infinity pool and year-round indoor heated swimming pool on the 21st floor.DesignLuxeWellness$$$J
Josun PalaceArt Deco geometric lines and marble halls centered around Daniel Arsham's Moses sculpture. 25-meter heated indoor lap pool and adjacent dedicated children pool under mirrored ceilingsDesignLuxeSocial$$$$ JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square SeoulRefined urban roostLuxeWellnessSocial$$$ JW Marriott Hotel SeoulBruno Moinard shaped the interiors with dark-paneled wood, low lighting, and warm taupe tones. 6-lane 25-meter indoor lap pool beneath a glass skylight, therapy pool, whirlpools, and children's pool.WellnessDesignLuxe$$$K
Kensington Hotel YeouidoVintage set-piece refugeDesignClassicLocal$$L
L'Escape HotelBelle Époque spectacleDesignLuxeSocial$$$ L7 GangnamPlayful lifestyle roostDesignSocialLocal$$ L7 Myeongdong HotelPlayful Myeongdong hangoutDesignSocialLocal$$ Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong HotelMid-century salon towerDesignLuxeSocial$$ Lotte City Hotel MyeongdongEfficient high-rise boltholeDesignWellnessLocal$$ Lotte Hotel SeoulFlagship hospitality stalwartLuxeWellnessClassic$$$ Lotte Hotel WorldLakeside theme-park playgroundResortWellnessClassic$$$M
Mondrian ItaewonMaximalist interiors feature Lee Kwangho woven knot art, glowing swing chairs, and a glass-walled outdoor swimming pool. 25-meter indoor swimming pool with digital media screens, plus fifth-floor seasonal outdoor glass-walled pool at Altitude Pool & LoungeDesignWellnessSocial$$ Moxy Seoul InsadongPlayful urban pulseDesignSocialLocal$N
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & ResidencesDongdaemun skyline hangoutDesignWellnessSocial$$ Novotel Ambassador Seoul YongsanSkybridge transit waystationDesignWellnessSocial$$ NuwaMinimalist micro hanokDesignLocalHeritage$$P
Park Hyatt SeoulSuper Potato shaped minimalist spaces in pale oak, raw granite, and floor-to-ceiling glass. 24th-floor granite-lined indoor infinity-edge swimming pool with floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooking Teheran-roDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Pullman Ambassador SeoulMid-century hospitality revivalHeritageWellnessClassic$$ Pullman Ambassador Seoul EastpoleSkyline transit quartersWellnessSocialLocal$$R
Rakkojae Seoul Main HanokHistoric hanok sanctuaryHeritageLocalDesign$$$ RYSE, Autograph CollectionHongdae design havenDesignSocialLocal$$S
Shilla Stay GwanghwamunMinimalist Jongno outpostDesignSocialLocal$$ Signiel SeoulDouble-height public salons framing skyline views, featuring custom Lasvit crystal chandeliers and hand-embroidered plum blossom murals. Heated indoor lap pool on the 85th floor enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic city views.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced ResidencesParisian lakeside quartersLuxeWellnessDesign$$$T
The Plaza Seoul, Autograph CollectionBoutique interior concept with bold lighting and tailored layouts designed by Italian architect Guido Ciompi.DesignClassicLuxe$$$ The Shilla SeoulDiplomatic mountainside refugeLuxeWellnessClassic$$$$ The Westin Josun SeoulStoried downtown landmarkLuxeClassicHeritage$$$ The Westin Seoul ParnasHigh-tech fitness towerWellnessDesignLuxe$$$V
Vista Walkerhill SeoulAn 800-year-old Sicilian olive tree anchors the lobby beneath dynamic digital projection mapping. Heated glass-enclosed indoor swimming pool with lap lanes, Han River views, and an underwater viewing tank.DesignWellnessResort$$$ voco Seoul Gangnam by IHGVibrant boutique towerDesignSocialLocal$$W
Walkerhill Douglas HouseWarm timber interiors and forest-facing balconies set among Mount Achasan tree canopies. Access to Grand Walkerhill indoor swimming pool via shuttleDesignHeritageWellness$$$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.