Gwanghwamun · Five-Star · Four Seasons
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Three hundred and seventeen rooms in Gwanghwamun — central Seoul, opposite Gyeongbokgung Palace and the royal palaces. Opened 2015 as Four Seasons' Korean flagship.
Three hundred and seventeen rooms in Gwanghwamun — central Seoul, opposite Gyeongbokgung Palace and the royal palaces. Opened 2015 as Four Seasons' Korean flagship.
"317 rooms in Gwanghwamun, opposite Gyeongbokgung Palace. Opened 2015 — Four Seasons' polished modern Seoul flagship."
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul opened in October 2015 in Gwanghwamun — central Seoul's primary cultural and government district, opposite Gyeongbokgung Palace (the principal Joseon dynasty royal palace) and within walking distance of the city's primary cultural attractions — as Four Seasons' Korean flagship and the brand's first South Korean property. The architectural premise is contemporary Korean-modern: the property occupies a 28-floor tower with substantial Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung-direction views from the upper floors.
The 317 accommodations split between the entry-level Deluxe Rooms (with city views), Premier Rooms (with direct Gyeongbokgung Palace or Mount Bukhansan views), the Executive Suites with separate Lounge access, the Royal Suite (the property's flagship single accommodation), and the multi-bedroom Premier Suites. Every room has substantial floor-to-ceiling windows and contemporary Korean-modern interiors with substantial Korean craft accents.
The grounds — the heated indoor swimming pool with floor-to-ceiling windows over Gwanghwamun, the comprehensive Four Seasons Spa (with the brand's signature wellness programmes adapted to Korean wellness traditions), the fitness centre, and the multi-restaurant complex — make Four Seasons Seoul comprehensively-equipped.
Dining is at multiple restaurants. Yu Yuan is the headline contemporary Cantonese fine-dining (Michelin-starred). Boccalino is the modern Italian. Maru is the contemporary Korean. The Charles H bar (named for Charles H. Baker Jr., the cocktail historian) is among Seoul's most-respected luxury hotel cocktail venues. The wine programme is comprehensive; the Korean-spirit programme is substantial. Service is the consistent global Four Seasons standard delivered by a heavily Korean team. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is the polished modern Seoul luxury answer for travellers who want the predictable Four Seasons quality with the Gwanghwamun central-cultural setting.
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is Korea's polished modern business-luxury answer. The Gwanghwamun central business location, the Executive Lounge, and the comprehensive meeting facilities work for executive corporate travellers. Yu Yuan and Charles H serve as Seoul's most-respected corporate-meeting venues.
The Seoul anniversary at the Four Seasons. Book a Premier Room with direct Gyeongbokgung Palace view. Yu Yuan Michelin-starred Cantonese dinner; the spa programme; the morning palace walks. The combination of the central-cultural location and the Four Seasons service consistency produces a polished anniversary stay.
The Seoul honeymoon for couples whose stay centres on the Gwanghwamun cultural circuit (Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village). The walking proximity makes Four Seasons the right base; the Yu Yuan dinner and the Charles H cocktails provide the dining anchor.
97 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu
Seoul 03183, South Korea
Gwanghwamun, central Seoul opposite Gyeongbokgung Palace; 60 min from Incheon (ICN)
317 rooms in 28-floor central tower
Deluxe Room from ₩550,000 ($420)/night
Premier Room with palace views from ₩750,000 ($570)
Executive Suite from ₩1,500,000 ($1,140)
Royal Suite from ₩12,000,000 ($9,100)
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum stay: 1 night
Opened 2015 in Gwanghwamun central Seoul
Yu Yuan (Michelin-starred Cantonese)
Charles H cocktail bar
Gyeongbokgung Palace direct views
Four Seasons Spa
Open year-round
Peak: April–May, September–October (book 2 months ahead)
Best value: December–February
High-speed WiFi throughout
Reliable signal in all rooms
In-suite office setups standard
From ₩550,000 ($420)/night. Premier Rooms with palace views book 2 months ahead in cherry blossom and autumn. Royal Suite needs direct Four Seasons contact.
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