Hongdae Seoul, South Korea
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottHongdae design haven
Conceived as a clubhouse for makers, this high-rise blends open coworking lounges, commissioned art, and late-night listening sessions in Seoul's creative core.
“In a lobby on the ground floor of a 20-story concrete high-rise, the hotel showcases the work of local artists such as Kyunghwan Kwon.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper* and AFAR.
Equal parts hotel, gallery, marketplace, and incubator, RYSE envisions itself as a place for the creators and makers of the world…
“the interiors of the 274-room property are a treat – London-based Michaelis Boyd, and Daniel Song and Kate Cho of local studio Integ happily mixing and matching pink resin floors with raw concrete surfaces…”
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Hongik University's creative scene unfolds outside, where underground music clubs, street-food stalls, and indie boutiques line the surrounding alleys.
The rooms
Open studio layouts swap traditional hallways for permeable glass dividers, finished in dark timber, leather headboards, and floor-to-ceiling city views.
The gym
- Gym
- RYSE Fitness center equipped with cardio machines, ellipticals, treadmills, free weights, and strength machines.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
CHARR
Open-fire grills cook Western staples with Korean ingredients, served beneath glowing globe pendants and concrete walls.
The common spaces focus on an industrial modern vibe. Think pink resin-topped concrete, a metal chain curtain surrounding a two-story spiral staircase...
Bar
Side Note Club
On the fifteenth floor, the rooftop terrace centers on a fire pit, serving cocktails mixed with traditional Korean spirits.
How it began
Replacing a business hotel in 2018, the tower was remade to foster Hongdae's indie spirit with curated artist suites and exhibition spaces.
Good to know
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RYSE, Autograph Collection
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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.