One of eight vibes
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
3 hotels
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul
A 70,000-square-meter Mount Namsan campus offering cabana pools, a winter ice rink, tennis courts, and golf driving range.
Grand Walkerhill Seoul
A forested Mount Acha estate with Riverpark leisure pools overlooking the Han River.
Lotte Hotel World
Private Wonder Door theme park access pairs with family character suites beside Seokchon Lake.
2 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Wooded Namsan grounds with tennis courts and a seasonal outdoor pool-turned-ice-rink.
Vista Walkerhill Seoul
Wooded Mount Acha slopes feature Forest Park glamping across the estate campus.
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.
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.
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.