Sogong-dong Seoul, South Korea
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
Josun Hotels & ResortsBelle Époque spectacle
Nineteenth-century Parisian opulence is transported to central Seoul through dramatic crimson velvet, antique salon furnishings, and brooding romantic flair.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Jacques Garcia channels Belle Époque Paris through moody velvets and antique detailing.
Notable
Suite lounge access pairs with French tasting menus at Michelin-starred L'Amant Secret.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Inspired by the Belle Époque, celebrated French architect and interior designer Jacques Garcia made the hotel into a stylish time machine.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Step outside into Sogong-dong to explore Namdaemun's historic street food stalls, department stores, and the dense pedestrian retail grid of Myeongdong.
The rooms
Floral canopy headboards and embroidered velvet walls frame freestanding clawfoot bathtubs and antique mirrored doors in every room.
The gym
Herringbone wood floors and teal paneled walls line the 24-hour fitness room, equipped with cardio and strength machines.
The spa
SPA by BEAUTÉ BR tailors facial and body therapies using French Biologique Recherche skincare.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Marque d'Amour
Blue velvet armchairs and sculptural peacocks sit beneath mirrored ceilings at the 26th-floor cocktail bar.
At the table
Palais de Chine serves Cantonese dim sum and Peking duck beneath mirrored ceilings and red lacquer columns.
How it began
Opened in 2018, the property was conceived as an elaborate Parisian time capsule, layering modern Seoul high-rise architecture with vintage European decorative arts.
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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.