One of eight vibes
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
4 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Ananti at Busan Cove
Water House draws underground mineral hot spring water into tiered pools and saunas.
Paradise Hotel Busan
Open-air natural mineral spring pools at Ocean Spa Cimer overlook Haeundae Beach.
Park Hyatt Busan
A glass-walled granite lap pool, and Lumi Spa treatments using heated bamboo rollers.
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.