Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

9.4/10 GUEST SCORE

Four Seasons' Seoul flagship — 317 rooms next to Gyeongbokgung Palace in the Gwanghwamun District, opened 2015.

BrandFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts
DestinationSeoul
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingContemporary designed hotel next to Gyeongbokgung Palace
Best ForRepeat Four Seasons guests collecting properties, first-time Seoul visitors seeking operational consistency, families traveling with school-age children who want palace-district proximity.
PrivacySocial & Vibrant
ServiceRenowned Four Seasons service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolNo
Built2015

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul opened in 2015 in the Gwanghwamun District, positioned next to Gyeongbokgung Palace with floor-to-ceiling windows framing palace views from upper floors. The 317 rooms include Deluxe and Premier categories, with signature suites like the City-View Executive Suite offering un

Key Features

Dining

Signature Experience

Palace views from the City-View Executive Suite's curved window sofa — Gyeongbokgung framed without obstruction, which no other luxury property in the district can replicate at this angle.

Gyeongbokgung Palace adjacency with direct palace views from upper-floor rooms, Five-Star Forbes recognition, and the most operationally consistent luxury service in Seoul's competitive hotel market.

Signature Suite: City-View Executive Suite

Curved sofa under window, Armchair, Table, Unobstructed views of Gyeongbokgung Palace

Accolades

South Koreas Leading Luxury Hotel 2025, South Koreas Leading Luxury Hotel 2024, South Koreas Leading Hotel Suite 2019, Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating, Michelin Guide recognition

Vibe: Palace-Adjacent, Forbes-Five-Star, F&B-Forward, Four-Seasons-Standard

Featured In Our Collections

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When to Visit Seoul

Best time: The best time is April and October, featuring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.

Demand: Luxury travellers flock to Seoul during spring and autumn.

Pricing: Ultra-luxury property pricing peaks during spring and autumn.

Insider tip: Consider booking exclusive experiences such as private temple stays.

Avoid: Avoid visiting during the summer months of July and August.

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