Yeouido Seoul, South Korea
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Classic LocalOutside the door
The house
Kensington HotelsVintage set-piece refuge
Mid-century Manhattan staging meets Yeouido politics, trading Seoul's corporate glass for theatrical vintage glamour and film-set nostalgia.
What it’s good at
Listed
Retro chandeliers and film-set styling capture mid-century Manhattan glamour across the public lounges.
Listed
Welcoming travelers in Yeouido since 1978, originally opening as the historic Lexington Hotel.
Listed
Steakhouse New York New York serves as a frequent backdrop for Korean television dramas.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Yeouido island, the National Assembly, Yeouido Hangang Park, and sprawling riverside walking paths sit five minutes away on foot.
The rooms
Dark wood paneling and leather accents ground the quiet bedrooms, with executive categories framing views of the Han River skyline.
At the table
Broadway serves seafood buffets downstairs, and fourteenth-floor lounge tables look out across the Han River at night.
How it began
First opened in 1978 as the Lexington Hotel, the property retains its cinematic Americana identity under Korean hospitality group E-Land.
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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.