Perched between the 76th and 101st floors of Lotte World Tower is Signiel Seoul. The luxury hotel comprises 235 rooms that boast panoramic views over the city. There are two restaurants, but the highlight is Stay – led by chef Yannick Alleno whose French restaurant Alléno Paris has garnered three Michelin stars – where you can try the signature dish, “Langoustine” (a fine tart with caviar and beurre blanc sauce). Stop in for a glass of bubbly at Bar 81 on the 81st floor – it's home to the largest champagne collection in South Korea. There’s plenty of opportunity to get your heart racing, too: there’s a golf driving range, swimming pool and jogging course. For a more relaxed approach, visit the hotel spa and indulge in a customised treatment, try the dry and wet sauna and finish with a plunge in the ice fountain. 

Ideal for families, this hotel in Seoul's Gangnam district is a five-minute drive to Lotte World Adventure amusement park and a short three-minute trip to COEX Aquarium. There’s spacious suites for families, a separate kids’ pool and hotel buffet. All of the hotel’s 254 rooms are kitted out in Art Deco-inspired style, along with all the mod cons you’d expect in a recently renovated luxury stay. Adults are well looked after with personalised Pilates programs and steam saunas on offer. It’s a tough choice between the four onsite restaurants, but Eatanic Gardens’ unique fine dining experience can’t be missed. Expect a modern Korean menu that reinvents classics such as kimchi and seaweed.

Hotel Naru sits by the Han River in South Korea’s Mapo district and serves as a tranquil space to recharge from the bustling city. The rooms are nature-inspired with beige and blue tones that complement views of the river and Namsan mountain. There’s an infinity pool on the 20th floor (as well as an indoor one for the cooler months) and a rooftop garden that grows produce used by the hotel’s kitchen. While the property is fitted out with a topnotch fitness centre, the running trails along the Han River are just on your doorstep. Book in Strawberry Afternoon Tea at The Lobby Lounge & Deck for an extensive menu of savoury snacks such as tuna tartar followed by strawberry-flavoured desserts. For a relaxed meal, you can’t go wrong with shrimp tacos and a pina colada at the infinity poolside bar.

While this hotel’s location makes it ideal for business travellers, there are plenty of reasons to bring the kids along, too. The biggest selling point for little ones? Direct access to Lotte World Mall and Lotte World Adventure theme park. Book a private room at Toh Lim for dinner and indulge in braised sea cucumber with hot spicy sauce and steaming abalone with golden broth. For breaks between meetings, refine your swing at the indoor golfing range with professional instructors, or unwind in the indoor pool and sauna. The hotel offers lounges for both kids and business, as well as 477 rooms that include high-tech business suites and themed family rooms inspired by Lotte World’s mascots, Lotty and Lorry. 

Located 30 kilometres east of Gimpo International Airport in Seoul's Gangnam district, AC Marriott is a chic retreat with 274 rooms and suites, some featuring a Ceragem massage chair. The resort-style terrace suites also come with private pools. This European-inspired property even has a supervised indoor kids’ playground so you can duck up to rooftop bar, Kloud, for a few cocktails and views of N Seoul Tower. 

In Seoul’s Mapo district, RYSE hotel offers creatives a place to stay and connect. The 272-room hotel includes a range of artist suites designed in collaboration with global creatives such as Korean graphic designer Chris Ro as well as an Executive Producer Suite that includes a kitchen, soaking tub, vinyl collection and DJ table. Hotel restaurant CHARR serves up a fusion of Korean and Western-style fare, with the menu including dishes such as Kimchi Bun Bulgogi Burger and Bone-in Jeju Pork Chop. There’s also a moody cocktail bar, Side Note Club, and a cosy library on the third floor. 

This hotel is all about world-class luxury. With four restaurants, an all day-buffet and bakery, there really is no reason to leave. The menu at Korean restaurant La Yeon is seasonal, with dishes such as chilled seabream with white kimchi sauce or pan-fried monkfish. There are 464 modern rooms and suites as well as the hotel’s rooftop Urban Island – an outdoor leisure centre complete with heated pools, jacuzzis, cabanas and sunbeds.

A piece of Paris can be found in the historic district of Jung-gu, to the north of the Han River. This hotel has 204 rooms, with suites featuring French chateau-inspired furniture. Restaurant Palais de Chine has been awarded a Michelin Star for five consecutive years and its signature 42-day roasted Peking duck is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The hotel is pet-friendly and your furry friend is welcome to dine with you in the restaurant's dedicated pet zone. 

Take advantage of the Four Seasons Seoul’s airport limousine bus service to arrive in style. Steps from Gwanghwamun Plaza in the heart of the city, the hotel offers spacious suites, spa-like bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows, all just an hour's drive from Incheon International Airport. The property has eight restaurants and bars serving everything from Japanese fusion to Italian fare and customisable in-suite private dining is also available. Freshen up at the onsite nail bar and barbershop, take a mixology class at Charles H. bar, or get ready to shop up a storm on a personalised Dior Seongsu Tour experience. 

There are six types of cabins to choose from in this 111-room hotel. Most are two storeys, while Cabin T rooms come with a private terrace. The fitness club features a Pilates zone, gym and juice bar for a post-workout pick-me-up. Small European-inspired design touches can be found throughout the hotel, including the red brick arches over the outdoor pool and Beckett, the terrace bakery selling dacquoise and other French treats. If you’re looking to head out, book the Ananti cart service for a seamless, private trip.

Located in the Yeouido neighbourhood with views across the Han River and Seoul skyline, Conrad Seoul’s 434 rooms span 37 floors. Indulge in fine dining at 37 Grill & Bar for seafood skewers with lobster tail, abalone, prawn and cuttlefish. For something a little more casual, head to The Noodle Bar for tonkotsu ramen and chicken karaage. Take the private elevator to the spa on level nine and pop into the hydrotherapy room for a water pressure treatment designed to rejuvenate your skin. There’s also a sauna in the fitness club, Pulse8, which even includes a dedicated sleeping area for those times your treatments leave you too sleepy to make it back to your room.