Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

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"On arrival the atmosphere is consistently classy and calm: the gleaming lobby is scented with the brand’s warm, woody fragrance (it reminded me of Comme des Garçons’ Wonderwood and Odin New York’s 07 Tanoke), and I was immediately drawn to striking artworks such as Kim Jong Gu’s Water, Rock, Pine, Bamboo, Moon. The space is filled with a label-loving mix of South Koreans and international guests—many flaunting Hermès baby Birkins and Dior Book Totes—lounging or checking in, yet despite the buzz the mood stays relaxed because the Four Seasons’ well-trained staff know how to manage even the most persnickety guests." - Katie Chang