Best Urban Hotels in Gangnam-Gu
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a urban in Gangnam-Gu. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
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Seoul, Gangnam-Gu
Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam
(5 stars)This was Marriott’s first Luxury Collection Hotel in the country launched in 2021, but the building had a former life as the Chosun, opening back in 1914. The property features amenities including an in-house buffet restaurant (Constans), an indoor pool, a fitness centre, a convenience store, a turndown service, soundproofed bedrooms and valet parking. The Josun Palace is family friendly and places guests in the heart of the action, in the Gangnam district. Choose from queen rooms through to Grand Masters Suites.
Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam
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Seoul, Gangnam-Gu
Park Hyatt Seoul
(5 stars)Just across from the subway, the Park Hyatt is located in the financial district (Gangnam’s alter ego). The hotel’s glass walls immediately set the building apart as a luxury property. It was designed by a Japanese company, Super Potato, combining its chief material with oak, maple, stone and granite. The Park Hyatt welcomes guests 24 floors up and it’s here the pool, wellness centre and Citrus Bar are found too. Public areas are filled with local antiquities, and striking modern artworks, while 185 bedrooms have BOSE sound systems and Nespresso machines. Three restaurants serve fare tailored for both Western and Korean palates.