#1 in Seoul for an Anniversary
Gwanghwamun, Seoul · ★★★★★ · $$$$$ rate on request
A polished central tower in Gwanghwamun, with a serious spa, a pool and one of the best hotel dining line-ups in the city.
9.5Room & Design
9.6Service
9.5Location
Why for an anniversary, the Four Seasons sits steps from Gyeongbokgung Palace, with a spa, an indoor pool, and a celebrated set of restaurants and bars including the speakeasy Charles H. It pairs central sightseeing with refined, anticipatory service.
The trade-off: it is a contemporary city hotel rather than a view-led tower, so request a high floor if a skyline outlook matters to you.
#2 in Seoul for an Anniversary
Lotte World Tower, Songpa, Seoul · ★★★★★ · $$$$$ rate on request
High in the Lotte World Tower, the highest hotel in the city, with floor-to-ceiling views over Seoul and the Han River.
9.5Room & Design
9.5Service
9.4Location
Why for an anniversary, Signiel occupies floors 76 to 101 of the 555-metre Lotte World Tower, so every room has a dramatic skyline view, with a fine-dining restaurant and bar near the top. For a couple who wants the view to be the event, nothing else compares.
The trade-off: it is in Songpa, south-east of the centre, so it is a ride from the palaces and old town, and the tower setting is corporate-grand rather than intimate.
#3 in Seoul for an Anniversary
Jung-gu, Seoul · ★★★★★ · $$$$$ rate on request
A refined grande dame on a wooded hillside, long the choice of state guests, with a renowned spa and gardens.
9.4Room & Design
9.5Service
9.3Location
Why for an anniversary, the Shilla pairs polished, classic rooms with a hillside sculpture garden, an outdoor pool, and the well-regarded Guerlain Spa, near Namsan. Its discreet, formal service has long made it a special-occasion address.
The trade-off: the style is classic and traditional rather than design-forward, and the hillside setting is a little removed from the nightlife districts.
#4 in Seoul for an Anniversary
Gangnam, Seoul · ★★★★★ · $$$$$ rate on request
Serene, minimalist luxury in the heart of Gangnam, with a glass-walled top-floor pool and spa.
9.4Room & Design
9.4Service
9.4Location
Why for an anniversary, the Park Hyatt brings calm, natural-material rooms with deep tubs and city views, plus a 24th-floor pool and spa under the glass. It is the quiet, design-led choice for couples who want Gangnam shopping and dining at the door.
The trade-off: Gangnam is a modern business-and-shopping district rather than historic Seoul, so the appeal is sleek convenience over old-city romance.
#5 in Seoul for an Anniversary
Gangnam, Seoul · ★★★★★ · $$$$ rate on request
A sleek, art-filled Luxury Collection hotel in Gangnam, drawing on Korea's oldest hotel heritage with a contemporary look.
9.3Room & Design
9.4Service
9.3Location
Why for an anniversary, Josun Palace pairs polished contemporary rooms with a garden terrace pool, a spa, and strong dining, carrying the Josun name from Korea's first Western-style hotel into a modern Gangnam tower. It is fresh and refined.
The trade-off: like its Gangnam neighbours, it favours contemporary convenience over historic atmosphere.
#6 in Seoul for an Anniversary
Myeongdong, Seoul · ★★★★★ · $$$$ rate on request
A large, central classic in Myeongdong, with an Executive Tower of refreshed rooms and a wealth of dining.
9.3Room & Design
9.3Service
9.5Location
Why for an anniversary, Lotte Hotel Seoul sits in the middle of the Myeongdong shopping and dining district, with an upgraded Executive Tower, a fitness and pool offering, and a deep roster of restaurants and bars. It is central and reliable for a city celebration.
The trade-off: it is a very large hotel in a busy shopping area, so it feels less intimate than the boutiques and the area is crowded by day.
#7 in Seoul for an Anniversary
Namsan, Seoul · ★★★★★ · $$$$ rate on request
A hillside hotel on Namsan with leafy grounds, a famous seasonal pool, and skyline views over the city.
9.3Room & Design
9.3Service
9.3Location
Why for an anniversary, the Grand Hyatt sits in greenery on the slopes of Namsan, with a celebrated outdoor pool that becomes an ice rink in winter, city-view rooms, and a relaxed, resort-like feel within the city. It is a good-weather favourite.
The trade-off: the hillside location means you will taxi down to the main districts, and the building is a 1970s grand hotel rather than a new tower.
#8 in Seoul for an Anniversary
Namsan, Seoul · ★★★★★ · $$$$$ rate on request
A spa-led retreat on Namsan where many rooms have their own relaxation pool, built for couples who want to switch off.
9.3Room & Design
9.4Service
9.2Location
Why for an anniversary, the Banyan Tree pairs a Namsan hillside setting with in-room relaxation pools, an outdoor pool club, and the brand's signature spa, a wellness-focused choice for a couple who wants privacy and pampering over a city base.
The trade-off: it is removed on the hillside and oriented to in-resort relaxation, so it is less convenient for sightseeing than the central hotels.
#9 in Seoul for an Anniversary
Myeongdong, Seoul · ★★★★★ · $$$$ rate on request
A theatrical, Parisian-inspired boutique near Myeongdong, all rich fabrics and design flourishes, for a stylish city anniversary.
9.2Room & Design
9.3Service
9.3Location
Why for an anniversary, L'Escape brings a romantic, 19th-century-Paris aesthetic to central Seoul, with lavishly decorated rooms and a rooftop restaurant and bar, near Myeongdong and Namdaemun. It is the design-led, photogenic alternative to the big hotels.
The trade-off: the bold maximalist look is a strong style statement that suits some couples more than others, and it is a boutique without a large spa or pool.
#10 in Seoul for an Anniversary
Yeouido, Seoul · ★★★★ · $$$ rate on request
A bright, design-minded hotel on Yeouido island, a smart-value base near the Han River parks and cherry blossoms.
9.0Room & Design
9.1Service
9.1Location
Why for an anniversary, Glad Yeouido offers crisp, contemporary rooms at a gentler price on Yeouido, close to the Han River parks famous for spring cherry blossom and to the 63 Building. It suits couples who want comfort and value with riverside walks.
The trade-off: it is a four-star design hotel rather than a full luxury property, and Yeouido is a business-and-finance district that is quieter at night.
