For a slap-bang central stay, bed down at Four Seasons Seoul, where some of the capital’s most famous landmarks (Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village among them) are just a short stroll away. Spacious, serene suites soar above the city, offering sanctuary from the bustle below: you’ll find each room outfitted with plush furnishings and neutral colour palettes, along with floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase Seoul’s skyscraper-studded skyline. Make merry at the hotel’s atlas-spanning coterie of restaurants and bars, where you can tuck into everything from traditional Korean cuisine to handmade pasta, before slipping downstairs to Charles H for a cocktail: consistently voted one of Asia’s best bars, this sultry speakeasy is cloistered behind a hidden door in the basement. When you’re not out exploring, it’s worth carving out some time at the pampering spa, which features a super-sized gym, shimmering indoor pool, and Korean-style sauna.
