Four Seasons Hotel Seoul

Architects: Heerim Architects & Planners

Designers:

• LTW Designworks (rooms, public spaces and lobby restaurant)
• André Fu/AFSO (Chinese and Japanese restaurants)
• AvroKO (Italian and market restaurants, and bar)

Location:

• In Gwanghwamun, steps from historic sites and neighbourhoods yet ideally located in the central business district

The Gym

Fitness Facilities:  765 sq. m. / 8,234 sq. ft.

Special Features:

• Class studios
• Authentic Korean saunas

Pools: Indoor pool plus adjacent plunge pool for children

Restaurant: The Market Kitchen

• Cuisine: International buffet including local seasonal menu
• Indoor Seating: 178 plus 6 Private Dining Rooms (48)
• Designer: AvroKO
• Chef: Allen Go

Restaurant: Boccalino

• Cuisine: Italian
• Signature Dish: Lasagna, Pistacchio e mortadella pizza, Spaghettoni all aragosta, Bistecca alla fiorentina
• Indoor Seating: 102 plus 2 Private Dining Rooms (18)
• Designer: AvroKO
• Special Features
  • One Fork, Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurants 2022, 2024
  • Two Bottles, Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurants 2023
  • Best of Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards 2023 – 2024

Restaurant: Yu Yuan  

• Cuisine: Cantonese plus regional specialties
• Signature Dish: Beijing duck, Dim sum, Steamed abalone, Double-boiled blood bird’s nest soup
• Indoor Seating: 40 plus 9 Private Dining Rooms (59)
• Designer: André Fu/AFSO
• Chef: To Kwok Wai
• Special Features
  • One Star, MICHELIN Guide Seoul 2017 – 2021, 2025
  • Best of Excellence of Award, Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards 2023 – 2024
  • 100 Taste of Seoul 2023 - 2024
  • La Liste, 1000 Best Restaurants in the World

Restaurant: Akira Back

• Cuisine: Japanese with a Korean essence
• Signature Dish: Tuna pizza, AB hanwoo tacos, 48-hour short rib
• Indoor Seating: 60 plus 6 Private Dining Rooms (36)
• Designer: André Fu
• Chef: Dongoh Shin

Lobby Lounge: Maru

• On the Menu: Lounge meals (Korean and International) and snacks, cocktails
• Indoor Seating: 44 plus 8 Communal Table Seats
• Designer: LTW Designworks  
• Chef: Minseong Kim

Bar: Charles H.

• On the Menu: Cocktails inspired by the travels of Charles H. Baker, plus modern libations
• Signature Dish: Velvet Martini, Queen of diamonds, Spilled milk, Vixen Fix
• Indoor Seating: 74 including 10 bar seats
• Designer: AvroKO
• Head Bartender: Odd Strandbakken
• Special Features
  • Best Bars 100 Asia, Tatler Best 2024
  • 100 Taste of Seoul 2023 – 2024
  • #7, Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2022 (The Best Bar in Korea)
  • #42, World’s 50 Best Bars 2021

Bar: OUL

• On the Menu: Late-night Korean contemporary bar with Korean specialties and seasonal drinks served alongside bar bites
• Signature Dish: Seoul mule, Sikhye, Lobster tteokbokki, Hanwoo yukhoe (Korean beef tartare)
• Indoor Seating: 44 including 6 bar seats plus 8 Communal Table seats and 2 Private Dining Rooms (14)
• Head Bartender: Ike Ryu
• Chef: Minseong Kim

On the Go: Confections by Four Seasons

• On the Menu: Assorted pastries, cakes and sweet bites with coffees and teas
• Indoor Seating: 14
• Chef: Steven Jin

Off-Site

• Cultural sightseeing
• Shopping
• Ice skating
• Hiking
• Water sports

Largest Ballroom: 788 sq. m. / 8,482 sq. ft. (divisible, plus pre function space)

Junior Ballroom: 501 sq. m. / 5,393 sq. ft. (divisible, plus pre function space)

Additional Meeting Rooms:

• 1 divisible meeting room
• 2 additional function rooms
• 2 executive suites
• Numerous private dining rooms in the Hotel’s 7 restaurants and bars

Special Features:

• 15th floor Garden Terrace for up to 80 persons seated or 125 for a reception
• Traditional Korean pyebaek room for weddings
• On-site floral designer Nicolai Bergmann