Jeju, South KoreaNohyeong
Grand Hyatt Jeju
Soaring twin-tower complex
Nohyeong Jeju, South Korea
Opened
2020
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
HyattSoaring twin-tower complex
The twin towers operate as an urban integrated resort, packing a vertical world of entertainment and dining under one roof.
What it’s good at
Notable
Korean jjimjil thermal bathing pairs red clay and cypress rooms with hot soaking tubs.
Listed
Floor-to-ceiling skyline windows frame marble bathrooms with freestanding island bathtubs.
Listed
An expansive eighth-floor pool deck joins fourteen diverse restaurants across the twin towers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Grand Hyatt Jeju is Hyatt’s regional flagship, part of a massive lifestyle complex in and around Jeju Dream Tower on Jeju Island off Korea’s south coast.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The surrounding Nohyeong neighborhood puts independent cafes and local Korean barbecue spots within an easy walk.
1 of 5
The rooms
Even entry-level rooms span 65 square meters, with hardwood floors and floor-to-ceiling glass looking toward Mount Halla.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated infinity pool stretches across the eighth floor, and oversized woven cabanas line an indoor lap pool.
The spa and bathhouse
Private couple suites have steam showers and hot tubs, beside a Korean bathhouse with salt and ice rooms.
At the table
Noknamu grills local Jeju black pork over table charcoal, and Pocha serves street snacks on the thirty-eighth floor.
How it began
Lotte Tour bought the site in 1980, spending four decades planning the island's major development before opening in 2020.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.