Best Luxury 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.
Incheon, Yeonsu-gu
Gyeongwonjae Ambassador Incheon
(5 stars)Stay in the foodie district of Songdo, in the city’s Central Park. The Gyeongwonjae Ambassador features Honok-style architecture with wooden beams, modern Korean decor and classic Korean artworks. A boutique property, it offers 30 bedrooms with silk textiles, soaking tubs and rainfall showers – larger rooms have traditionally appointed dining and sitting areas. It has a garden and terrace and a fitness centre as well as an onsite restaurant, Sura. This is a good option if you’d like to experience an authentic taste of the country’s culture and design, in luxe surroundings.
Incheon, Jung-gu
Grand Hyatt Incheon
(5 stars)With over 1000 bedrooms (including multi-bedroom residences and suites) spread across two towers, the Grand Hyatt lives up to its name in Incheon. Kids have their own playground and can take part in swimming classes in the pool. And there’s a choice of five places to eat and drink; Swell Lounge serves coffee, cocktails and light meals, the Pool House offers drinks and lunches on the terrace, Restaurant 8 brings eight dining concepts into one venue and there’s the Vy Bar for one of South Korea’s most famous past times — karaoke.