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 Buffet 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
• Indoor Golf Zone

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: Pistacchio e mortadella pizza, spaghettoni Alle Vongole, Polpo Alla Luciana, 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, Dimsum, Steamed Live Abalone, Chef’s Taste of Harmony
• 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, 2025-2026
  • Best of Excellence of Award, Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards 2023 -2026
  • 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: H.Bar

• On the Menu: Cocktail Course (includes 8 cocktails and 3 pairing bites) and à la carte menu 
• Indoor Seating: 8 bar seats
• Designer: AvroKO
• Head Bartender: Odd Strandbakken

Bakery: Confections by Four Seasons

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

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 8 restaurants and bars

Special Features:

• Located on the 2nd floor, OUL – a refined Korean-inspired private venue for modern cultural gatherings and bespoke events, accommodating up to 52 seated guests (excluding the PDR) or 90 for standing receptions
• 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 Team