Chic rooms, 7 restaurants, outdoor pool, ice rink, spa

322 Sowol-ro, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea Get directions

"Sprawling across 23 landscaped acres since opening in 1978 (repositioned as Grand Hyatt in 1993), the hotel has a leisure-resort feel in the heart of the city and spoils guests with top-tier amenities—including Club Olympus, a mammoth wellness complex with saunas, tennis courts, and an outdoor pool that becomes an ice rink in winter—and eleven restaurants and bars ranging from the swanky, jazz-filled Paris Bar to The Deli bakery-and-wine shop; it’s also a rare place enjoyed equally by presidents, business travelers, tourists, and staycationers, and my pick among its dining options was the hotel’s Kauri in the on-site food alley." - Katie Chang

"Eric Ripert always stays at the Grand Hyatt in Seoul because it's close to a park that is basically a mountain in the center of the city."

"The Grand Hyatt Seoul offers an outdoor terrace café with sweeping views of the city, providing a relaxing spot to enjoy the autumn atmosphere." - Aa-Young Kang

"Nestled on Namsan, this perch lets you take in the stunning autumn foliage that blankets the mountain and the famous Sowol Road. As the leaves turn vibrant reds and yellows, the peaceful walking paths become an ideal place for a leisurely stroll while you soak up the season’s colors." - Aa-Young Kang

"Other vetted luxury hotels include Grand Hyatt Seoul."