Yeoksam Seoul, South Korea
Opened
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
Josun Hotels & ResortsArt deco skyline sanctuary
Rising above Gangnam, this glass tower channels early twentieth-century glamour with bold geometric lines, polished marble, and sweeping city views.
“Treat yourself to one of the sleek rooms at the 2021-opened Josun Palace for unparalleled views of Seoul’s Gangnam district.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Art Deco geometric lines and marble halls centered around Daniel Arsham's Moses sculpture.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
Its design, by the Monaco-based architects Humbert & Poyet, pays generous tribute to a century of Korean design, with a generous splash of mid-century European modernism…
“the reception areas a vision of marble, brass and glass, with Daniel Arsham’s enormous Blue Calcite Eroded Moses statue taking centre stage.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along the bustling Teheran-ro corridor in Gangnam, the tower is a short walk from Yeoksam Station and Bongeunsa Temple.
The rooms
Panoramic skyline windows frame high-floor views, paired with in-room cocktail bars, subtle geometric motifs, and automated garment steamers.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Geometric brass lanterns hang over the heated 25-meter lap pool, set beneath mirrored ceilings with city views.
The baths and gym
Granite thermal baths sit beside Korean body scrub tables, while the gym lines treadmills against panoramic skyline windows.
1914 Lounge & Bar
Soaring double-height windows look out across Gangnam, and bartenders mix classic cocktails beneath suspended sculptural pendants.
With its regal entrance and Korean-modernism-meets-midcentury-modern interior, Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam seems like it’s been a sumptuous retreat for decades.
At the table
Dining spans upscale Cantonese fare at The Great Hong Yuan and Michelin-starred contemporary Korean menus at Eatanic Garden.
How it began
The property carries forward the legacy of the historic 1914 Chosun Hotel, South Korea's first Western-style luxury landmark.
“Walking through the spaces, you immediately notice strong design elements like bold lines and geometric shapes embedded throughout.”
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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.