Busan, South KoreaMarine City
Park Hyatt Busan
Billowing glass tower
Marine City Busan, South Korea
Opened
2013
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
HyattBillowing glass tower
The glass tower curves like a billowing sail, lifting check-in and dining to the top floors over the marina.
“bedding down at the five-year-old Park Hyatt Busan with floor-to-ceiling views, and comfy king-sizers.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Daniel Libeskind's curvilinear glass tower stands over the marina facing Gwangan Bridge.
Notable
A glass-walled granite lap pool, and Lumi Spa treatments using heated bamboo rollers.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Forbes Travel Guide, Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
the dramatic sculptural design of the hotel was inspired by the image of a billowing ship’s sail.
“Pritzker Prize–winning architect Daniel Libeskind found inspiration in wind-filled sails and the waves off Haeundae Beach when he devised the curvilinear geometry of this 269-room hotel.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Marine City's promenade wraps around the yacht marina below, and Haeundae Beach is a short drive away.
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The rooms
French oak floors run toward floor-to-ceiling windows, and granite soaking tubs look straight out toward Gwangan Bridge.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 20-meter heated pool is bordered by daybeds and potted trees, with an adjacent whirlpool overlooking the bridge.
The spa
Seven ocean-view treatment suites use Ocelas rituals, with slatted timber screens dividing private lounges above the water.
The gym
Technogym Artis machines fill the 24-hour gym, and treadmills face panoramic windows overlooking Gwangan Bridge.
At the table
The 32nd-floor Dining Room cooks over open charcoal grills, and Living Room Bar serves drinks overlooking the harbor lights.
Japanese design firm Super Potato gave rooms a chic, organic look with hardwood and natural stone, making them feel like tranquil havens.
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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.