Sogong-dong Seoul, South Korea
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ClassicOutside the door
The house
Lotte Hotels & ResortsFlagship hospitality stalwart
Visiting dignitaries and travelers meet beneath grand chandeliers, passing from soaring marble foyers to waterfall views in the lounge.
What it’s good at
Notable
Sky Lobby check-in, Diptyque amenities, personalized pillow menus, and plush Hungarian duck feather bedding.
Notable
Sulwhasoo Spa red ginseng treatments paired with oxygen rooms, wet saunas, and a retractable-roof pool.
Notable
A 1979 flagship address hosting state banquets, diplomatic summits, and generational family milestones in Jung-gu.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Impressive chandeliers, marble flooring, and golden fixtures are prevalent throughout this luxurious Seoul hotel, giving it the appearance of a palatial home.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Direct underground corridors connect to Euljiro 1-ga Station and the flagship department store, with Deoksugung Palace a short stroll away.
The rooms
Renovated Executive Tower rooms pair neutral tones with tablet controls, while suites offer views sweeping across downtown Seoul toward Mount Namsan.
The pool and baths
Bring a swimsuit.
An indoor lap pool sits beneath an automated retractable glass roof, beside circular whirlpools and thermal saunas.
The spa
Wood-paneled suites host treatments rooted in Korean herbal remedies, including red ginseng foot soaks and botanical rituals.
At the table
Peninsula Lounge looks out onto a garden waterfall. High above, Cantonese tables at Toh Lim overlook the city skyline.
How it began
When it opened in 1979 as the flagship address of the Lotte group, the property was the largest luxury hotel in Asia.
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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.