April 25, 2024

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Park Hyatt Seoul

This year’s list includes 1,463 hotels, restaurants and spas and for the first time Seoul has been selected as a candidate city along with 19 others including Kyoto, Osaka, Manila and Sydney. 

Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Park Hyatt Seoul and The Shilla Seoul have earned four stars, the second highest ranking in the 59-year-old guide that awards Five Stars, Four Stars and Recommended in accordance with its 800 criteria, including service, location, quality, design and amenities. 

Banyan Tree Club and Spa Seoul, Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, InterContinental Seoul Coex, Lotte Hotel Seoul and Millennium Seoul Hilton have been granted Recommended. The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul received four stars from the Star Rating system. 

Forbes Travel Guide assessed candidate properties spread across 42 countries. 

By Hwang You-mee (glamazon@heraldcorp.com)