Located excellently in the heart of a city surrounded by breath-taking mountains, strewn with renowned palaces and high rise buildings stands Korea’s very own, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. In the 45 minutes’ drive from Incheon International, it is hard not to notice the infusion of old culture with newer modern structures. Stepping into Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, this captivating little mix of past and present can be seen tastefully throughout the premise.

With all 317 elegant guest rooms, including 43 stylish suites, fitted with high tech conveniences such as coffee machines and in-mirror televisions, this modern twist is balanced with a little cheeky peek of the past with the glass paneled floor of the Marketplace Kitchen that looks onto the vintage ruins which were discovered during the construction of the hotel itself. Floor to ceiling windows in the guest rooms provide guest with uninterrupted views of the city along with the allowing natural light to illuminate the room during the day.

Designed as a lifestyle space for both locals and foreigners, guests have access to exclusive amenities such as the astonishing variety of world class restaurants, gourmet market kitchen, as well as a very popular speakeasy and indoor golf simulator. Whether you are staying for business or leisure, you will have all you need under on roof.

Rooms

With the wide range of lavishly appointed rooms Four Seasons Hotel Seoul have to offer, it is no wonder that guests are often left spoilt for choice. All fitted with state of the art amenities, gorgeous Italian marble bathrooms, deep soaking tub, decorated with traditional Korean ornate silks and fine ceramics. The variety of rooms offered here are Deluxe, Premier, Corner Premier and Premier Family, Accessible Deluxe and Club Room. There is something for everyone irregardless the age or purpose of travel.

With an equally diverse selection of extravagant and homely suites to choose from, there is assurance that your needs will be well cared for. Suites are available in Studio, City View Executive, Palace View Executive and specialty suites: Ambassador One Bedroom, Sejong Two Bedroom and Presidential Three Bedroom and offers exclusive access to the executive club lounge where you will be pampered with outstanding service from the professional staff as you indulge in a host of food and beverage options throughout the day at specific timings.

Dining

The dining scene at Four Seasons is something quite extraordinary and unprecedented, offering various restaurants specializing in different cuisines. Held in high regard and as of most importance is the quality of ingredients used that cannot be compromise and paying respect to the produce used pertaining to sustainability, avoiding over farming and over fishing.

With 1 Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Yu Yuan bringing the splendor of Shanghai’s vigorous 1920s to modern Seoul, celebrity chef Akira Back delivering distinctive and innovative modern Japanese fare with a Korean essence and The Market Kitchen serving up a stunning buffet of international food, flavours and cuisines, the food experience here is meant to stimulate and delight.

Yu Yuan certainly deserve it’s Michelin star that has been retained three years in a row. Chinese art works and sculptures adorn the walls with classy “old Shanghai” music playing softly in the background. The signature dish, Peking Duck is amazing, skin magnificently crispy with meat moist and tender. Served and carved table side and eaten wrapped in a pancake with “hoisin” sauce, shredded cucumber and spring onions.

Alternatively, if a little more entertaining prospect of dining is sought after, Boccalino’s chefs prepare contemporary renditions of classic southern Italian dishes in an open kitchen, displaying fervour with every dish. Insalata D’Astice is recommended, imagine generous amounts of  lobster on Russian salad with crispy seaweed wafer on a bed of carrots, peas and potatoes with seasonal greens. Hearty and healthy, this salad can be ordered in individual or sharing portions.

As for the needs of cocktail aesthetes, the exotic and glamourous Charles H, will provide nothing more than the perfect drink. Hidden somewhere in the hotel which adds a sense of mystery to your drinking experience. Once you find the secret location (perhaps with the assistance of a staff), you will find yourself in a dimly lit environment with leather sofas yielding a pre prohibiton era vibe.

A welcome glass of champagne sets the mood for the evening with music that changes into the night from deep jazzy soul and funk to more heavy bass and sexy beats. The Tahitian Unicorn cocktail is a must order, served on a traditional wooden sake cup with dry ice inside and leaf to garnish, the actual cocktail is in a circular glass bowl placed on the cup made with French gin, aquavit, pineapple wine, coconut, lemon with butterfly pea that gives the drink it’s subtle purple blue colour.

Spa

Indulge your senses at Four Seasons Club Seoul, with a host of health and wellness offerings, like a state-of-the-art gym that spreads over three floors or go for some water therapy at one of the three swimming pools. Four Seasons Club Seoul offers a relaxing space where one can clear his or her mind and recharge in peace, an “oasis” right in the very heart of Seoul.

Complete with private rooms for individuals and couples, designated areas for pampering manicures, pedicures and reflexology, all designed to respect the body’s complex physiology. The luxurious treatments use natural ingredients that work in natural synergy with the skin, body and mind. The concept of total body wellness include a wide-range of restorative therapies from massages and body scrubs to hydrating facials. The skilled therapists treat guests in genuine hospitality with utmost care and gentleness.

Filled with all the bath products needed for that deserving wash at either standing and sitting style showers. This includes a dry sauna, wet steam room, two hot pools and a cold pool with ample areas to rest and lounge with separate male and female areas for privacy. Art works adorn the whole premise with natural stone further enhancing one’s experience.

Four Seasons Club Seoul is Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s favourite fitness and health club in the whole of Seoul for 2019.

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ADDRESS:
97 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03183 South Korea
PHONE:
+82 2-6388-5000
WEBSITE:
https://www.fourseasons.com/seoul/