One of eight vibes
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
1 hotel
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Subterranean cocktail den Charles H. joins an eight-seat tasting counter and wine bar.
5 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Storied 1988 nightlife institution J.J. Mahoney's draws evening crowds for live band performances.
Hotel Cappuccino
A seventeenth-floor rooftop gin terrace and a lobby cafe with communal co-working tables.
Josun Palace
Double-height windows and live evening jazz high above Gangnam at 1914 Lounge & Bar.
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
Eleventh-floor rooftop lounge The Griffin hosts live jazz overlooking the illuminated city gate.
RYSE, Autograph Collection
Side Note Club spins vinyl up top while students gather in Print Culture Lounge.
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.