The hotel stands in Gwanghwamun, Seoul’s business and cultural heart, just a few blocks from Gyeongbokgung Palace. Bukchon Hanok Village, the Sejong Center, Cheonggyecheon Stream and the Myeong-dong shopping district are nearby. Gwanghwamun subway station is a three-minute walk away, Gimpo Airport is 23 km (about one hour by car) and Incheon International Airport is 59.4 km (about 1 hour 20 minutes).
Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
The Korean-inspired spa blends ancient rituals with modern therapies, from seaweed detoxes and signature massages to a Turkish hammam and Korean sauna. The sauna, with cold, warm and hot baths, dry and wet sauna rooms and a lounge with beds and palace views, is a take on a quintessential Korean ritual.
- Signature programmes
- Facial therapies
- Body therapies
- Attuned enhancements
- Couples’ restoration
- The Nail Bar hand and foot treatments
The hotel has three pools, all complimentary for guests: a mosaic-tiled indoor lap pool, a heated vitality pool to soothe tired muscles and a children’s plunge pool, with homemade smoothies from the Juice Bar nearby.
The Kids for All Seasons Lounge offers themed playtime sessions and cooking classes in English on weekends and public holidays from 10 am to 6 pm (paid, by reservation). Children receive child-size robes, a special welcome amenity and an in-room glamping set-up with a tent, milk and cookies, and there is also a children’s plunge pool.
The Market Kitchen. A buffet restaurant inspired by a European market hall, with live cooking stations, a seafood station and a chocolate fountain.
Boccalino. A sunny Italian restaurant where Head Chef Ivan Spadaro cooks cherished family recipes with seasonal ingredients, signature pizzas and an extensive wine list.
Akira Back. Modern Japanese cuisine with a Korean twist by Michelin-distinguished chef Akira Back.
Yu Yuan. A Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant evoking 1920s Shanghai, with Beijing duck and regional specialties.
Maru. A lounge, Korean for “living room”, serving Korean favourites and international dishes.
Charles H. A hidden cocktail bar on the lower level named after the legendary Charles H. Baker.
H. Bar. An intimate eight-seat bar with course-style cocktails crafted from seasonal Korean ingredients.
Confections by Four Seasons. A café with pastries, cakes, teas and coffees to enjoy in or take away.
Weddings and vow renewals can take place in two ballrooms, six salons or on the Garden Terrace with views of the Seoul skyline and mountains. The hotel’s wedding specialists help plan every detail, florist Nicolai Bergmann creates the flowers and the chefs design a bespoke menu. Honeymoons in Seoul can also be arranged.
The hotel offers 2,392 m² of event space. The 788 m² Grand Ballroom hosts up to 500 guests for receptions and 440 for banquets, complemented by the 501 m² Nuri Ballroom, the Ara, Soom, Oreum and Garam salons, Executive Meeting Suites and the 465 m² Garden Terrace on the 15th floor.