Best Independent Style Hotels in South Korea
It’s one of the biggest trendsetting nations on the planet, with K-pop, K-fashion, K-drama and Korean BBQ making international cultural waves among the hippest crowds. The capital city of Seoul (once home to the winter Olympics) is a good place to start, not least for its Gangnam district immortalised in song by PSY. The natural attractions of the country’s cherry blossoms and russet autumn colours — along with milder temperatures and lower humidity — make spring and autumn the best months to visit South Korea. Read on to discover our favourite luxury hotels in South Korea.
South Korea, Busan
Grand Josun Busan
(5 stars)Set across 16 storeys, this sleek five-star hotel blends classic vintage-inspired elegance, with contemporary design. Herringbone floored bedrooms have front-row views of the ocean (so much so, you may feel like you’ve set sail on a cruise ship). Guests can frolic on the adjacent beach, take a dip in the serene indoor pool, dine in the slick Chinese buffet restaurant and tuck into fresh seafood at the beachside grill. There’s a chic bar reminiscent of The Ivy and a deli for Korean sweet treats and handmade patisserie.