Doo Hanok GuesthousevsFour Seasons Hotel Seoul
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Doo guesthouse Bukchon ranks marginally better than Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. Doo guesthouse Bukchon has a TripExpert Score of 76 with accolades from 3 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
Doo Hanok Guesthouse
15-6 Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-800, South Korea
From $50/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Dry Cleaning
Fodor's
"Manaedang is about as close as you can get to a B&B experience in Seoul." Full review
Rough Guide
"Simple yet comfortable rooms set around a pleasingly authentic courtyard, within easy walking distance of two palaces and Insadonggil."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Mixing old and new is this enchanting hanok in a garden setting that has a very traditional-style room where breakfast is served. The shared bathrooms are high quality." Full review
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
97 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03183, South Korea
From $311/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
"Smack in the center of Seoul’s north bank, the city’s traditional seat of power, the best rooms at this ultra-sophisticated newcomer (opened in 2015) have wonderful views from floor-to-ceiling windows." Full review
Jetsetter
"Luxurious high-rise hotel in the Korean capital's city center combining old-world grandeur and ultramodern amenities." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"The new 29-story, glass-and-steel Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, designed by Su Sin Tao of Singapore, is meant to look like an ancient Korean palace of old, but stylized and brought into the 21st century." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The Four Seasons Hotel is all about comfort and luxury. Its ivory-colored guestrooms are an elegant blend of modern and traditional décor complete with top-of-the-line mattresses and beds" Full review