I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. The property is beautiful, and if you spend enough time exploring, you’ll find some wonderful surprises around each corner, like the Charles H. speakeasy and Nicolai Bergmann’s grand floral arrangements. Taking time to lean into Korean sauna culture helped me feel very relaxed, and I found myself wishing I could experience this at home.
And while it’s a big hotel, the personal service made my stay here feel intimate and bespoke. Despite a constant stream of people coming and going through the lobby, the staff seemed to always recognize me and say hi.
The real highlight of my stay, though, was all the incredible food I enjoyed. Within the hotel walls, one can take a culinary tour of the world, from Italy to Japan — and even with a stop at a Michelin-starred Cantonese spot. The best part? Once you’re too full to function you can hop on the elevator and head right to bed.
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