South Korea
Heritage · Quiet
Where writers disappear
Rakkojae Seoul Main Hanok
“Living Joseon hanok retreat”
Quiet
Walkerhill Douglas House
“Woodland modernist sanctuary”
Secluded
The Shilla Seoul
“Namsan diplomatic sanctuary”
Quiet
Heritage · Design
Old soul, fresh take
Walkerhill Douglas House
“Woodland modernist sanctuary”
Secluded
Rakkojae Seoul Main Hanok
“Living Joseon hanok retreat”
Quiet
Bonum 1957 Hanok And Boutique
“Mid-century hanok retreat”
Central
Resort
Proper resorts
Lotte Hotel World
“Lakeside theme-park resort”
Lively
Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul
“Namsan hillside urban sanctuary”
Quiet
Vista Walkerhill Seoul
“Secluded riverfront urban resort”
Secluded
Grand Hyatt Seoul
“Mount Namsan resort landmark”
Central
Medalled · $–$$$
The overachievers
RYSE, Autograph Collection
“Hongdae creative hub”
Lively
L'Escape Hotel
“Parisian maximalist hideaway”
Central
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
“Urban wellness powerhouse”
Central
Social · Lively
Built for mingling
L7 Myeongdong Hotel
“Playful Myeongdong lifestyle hub”
Lively
Mondrian Itaewon
“Artful urban playground”
Lively
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas
“Gangnam skyline flagship”
Lively
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
“Gate-side urban retreat”
Lively
RYSE, Autograph Collection
“Hongdae creative hub”
Lively
Social · Design
Scene stealers
L'Escape Hotel
“Parisian maximalist hideaway”
Central
Mondrian Itaewon
“Artful urban playground”
Lively
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan
“Skybridge city lifestyle hub”
Central
Hotel Cappuccino
“Eco-conscious lifestyle boutique”
Central
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas
“Gangnam skyline flagship”
Lively
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Andaz Seoul GangnamBojagi-inspired urban hubDesignSocialLuxe$$$B
Banyan Tree Club & Spa SeoulNamsan hillside urban sanctuaryResortWellnessLuxe$$$$ Bonum 1957 Hanok And BoutiqueMid-century hanok retreatHeritageDesignLocal$$C
Conrad SeoulSleek Yeouido skyline towerLuxeSocialDesign$$$$F
Fairmont Ambassador SeoulBold architectural riverside towerDesignLuxeWellness$$$ Four Seasons Hotel SeoulPalace-adjacent urban sanctuaryLuxeWellnessDesign$$$$G
Glad YeouidoTextured brick outpostDesignLocalSocial$$ Grand Hyatt SeoulMount Namsan resort landmarkClassicSocialResort$$$ Grand InterContinental Seoul ParnasGangnam skyline flagshipLuxeDesignSocial$$$H
Hotel 28 MyeongdongCinematic boutique hideawayDesignLuxeLocal$$$ Hotel CappuccinoEco-conscious lifestyle boutiqueDesignSocialLocal$$ Hotel KoreanaVintage Gwanghwamun anchorLocalWellnessClassic$$ Hotel Naru Seoul MGalleryRiverfront sky sanctuaryDesignLuxeWellness$$$J
Josun PalaceArt-deco skyline sanctuaryLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square SeoulGate-side urban retreatLuxeWellnessSocial$$$ JW Marriott Hotel SeoulUrban wellness powerhouseWellnessLuxeDesign$$$K
Kensington Hotel YeouidoYeouido business anchorDesignSocialClassic$$L
L'Escape HotelParisian maximalist hideawayDesignLuxeSocial$$$ L7 Myeongdong HotelPlayful Myeongdong lifestyle hubSocialLocalDesign$$ Le Méridien Seoul, Myeongdong HotelMid-century Parisian polishLuxeSocialDesign$$$ Lotte City Hotel MyeongdongHigh-rise Myeongdong baseLocalWellnessDesign$$ Lotte Hotel SeoulMyeongdong flagship luxury institutionLuxeClassicWellness$$$$ Lotte Hotel WorldLakeside theme-park resortResortClassicLuxe$$$M
Mondrian ItaewonArtful urban playgroundDesignSocialWellness$$$ Moxy Seoul InsadongPlayful urban crashpadDesignLocalSocial$N
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & ResidencesDongdaemun skyline hubSocialWellnessDesign$$ Novotel Ambassador Seoul YongsanSkybridge city lifestyle hubSocialDesignClassic$$P
Park Hyatt SeoulMinimalist skyline sanctuaryDesignLuxeWellness$$$$ Pullman Ambassador SeoulRefreshed Namsan institutionClassicWellnessDesign$$ Pullman Ambassador Seoul EastpoleSeongsu-adjacent urban hubLuxeSocialDesign$$$R
Rakkojae Seoul Main HanokLiving Joseon hanok retreatHeritageLocalDesign$$$ RYSE, Autograph CollectionHongdae creative hubDesignSocialLocal$$$S
Shilla Stay GwanghwamunMinimalist Jongno business hubLocalSocialDesign$$ Signiel SeoulHigh-altitude cloud sanctuaryLuxeDesignWellness$$$$T
The Plaza Seoul, Autograph CollectionCity Hall design iconClassicDesignLuxe$$$ The Shilla SeoulNamsan diplomatic sanctuaryLuxeClassicHeritage$$$$ The Westin Josun SeoulHistoric imperial landmarkClassicLuxeHeritage$$$V
Vista Walkerhill SeoulSecluded riverfront urban resortResortWellnessDesign$$$W
Walkerhill Douglas HouseWoodland modernist sanctuaryDesignHeritageWellness$$$