Jamsil Seoul, South Korea
Opened
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
Lotte Hotels & ResortsHigh-altitude cloud sanctum
Perched dozens of floors above Seoul, the double-height salons welcome guests with quiet tea service and panoramic perspectives across the Han River.
“Every space seems to exude a calmness... a sense of peace is easy to come by.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Double-height public salons framing skyline views, featuring custom Lasvit crystal chandeliers and hand-embroidered plum blossom murals.
Remarkable
In-room welcome tea ceremonies, academy-trained butler service, Diptyque bath amenities, and valet boxes for discreet pressing.
Notable
An 85th-floor heated lap pool and Korean sauna with thermal plunge baths overlooking the metropolitan skyline.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
it combines its vertiginous perspective with some high-end comforts and, in this case, a look that’s a surprising blend of five-star grandeur and sleek contemporary style.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the Songpa district directly above Jamsil Station, the tower overlooks the Han River and borders the tree-lined promenades around Seokchon Lake.
The rooms
Spacious layouts feature hand-embroidered plum blossom murals and floor-to-ceiling glass, extending into marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs framed by city views.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor lap pool on the 85th floor is flanked by marble columns and overlooks the Han River.
The spa
Private treatment rooms on the 86th floor offer hydration rituals and skyline views, finishing in a post-treatment tea lounge.
The gym and sauna
Treadmills line curved floor-to-ceiling windows on the 85th floor, alongside a Korean sauna with hot and cold thermal baths.
At the table
Modern French menus at STAY and Korean dishes at BICENA share the 81st floor with Bar 81's vast champagne collection.
Stretching from the 76th to the 101st floor of Lotte World Tower, the all-suite Signiel Seoul overlooks Seoul's sprawl and mountainous Bukhansan National Park—an unprecedented view in South Korea.
How it began
Opened in 2017, the hotel was envisioned as a mansion in the sky, occupying floors 76 through 101 of South Korea's tallest skyscraper.
“Literally the height of luxury, Signiel Seoul opened in April 2017 in the 1,821-foot Lotte World Tower, one of the world’s tallest buildings.”
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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.