Samseong Seoul, South Korea
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
HyattMinimalist glass citadel
Express elevators lift guests straight past Gangnam traffic to a glass sky lobby, opening onto quiet, light-filled aeries high above the avenues.
“The ceilings are high, the room is full of air and light … and the views of Gangnam and Seoul beyond are expansive.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Super Potato shaped minimalist spaces in pale oak, raw granite, and floor-to-ceiling glass.
Remarkable
Discreet sky-lobby check-in opens to ten rooms per floor and dedicated concierge attention.
Notable
A glass-walled infinity pool on the twenty-fourth floor overlooks Gangnam alongside thermal saunas.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Rich oak and stone surfaces supply some texture as a counterpoint to the crisp clean lines, and every last detail has been thoughtfully prepared.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set directly across from COEX and Samseong Station, the hotel looks over the neon crossroads and corporate avenues of Teheran-ro.
The rooms
Pale Myanmar oak frames floor-to-ceiling city views, while granite bathrooms place deep soaking tubs directly against the glass.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The granite-lined infinity pool sits on the twenty-fourth floor, looking straight out across Teheran-ro through floor-to-ceiling glass.
The spa
Three private treatment rooms at Ocelas Spa host body rituals with botanical herbs, alongside thermal saunas and hydro-baths.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines and weight stations sit on the twenty-third floor, looking out over the Gangnam towers.
Bar
The Timber House
This subterranean izakaya and cocktail lounge hosts live vinyl DJ sets and jazz performances beneath textured stone walls.
Designed by Japanese firm Super Potato, Nippon influences are found everywhere in Park Hyatt Seoul’s interiors: clean lines, natural materials and an attention to the smallest details…
Restaurant
The Lounge
The twenty-fourth-floor dining room serves modern Korean dishes and seasonal afternoon tea beside floor-to-ceiling glass.
At the table
Cornerstone cooks handcrafted pasta and prime meats in wood-burning ovens around curved wooden booths on the second floor.
How it began
Opened in 2005, the glass tower was the first hotel project by Takashi Sugimoto, contrasting rough natural rock with polished steel.
“Korean antiques and works by local artists are displayed throughout each floor to help guests immerse themselves in Korean culture during their stay.”
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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.