Mandarin Oriental will make its debut in South Korea with a 128-room luxury hotel opening in Seoul’s central business district in 2030.
The design ethos for Mandarin Oriental, Seoul will be a “private club” with an “intimate and residential” feel.
A “destination restaurant” on the 21st floor will have panoramic views of the city, while the 20th floor will be home to three restaurants, one with an “elevated international style”, Chinese cuisine and a high-end Korean Chef’s Counter which will offer “an immersive and theatrical dining experience”.
On the ground floor, you’ll find a bar, lounge and The Mandarin Cake Shop.
The spa will span four levels and offer everything from traditional healing to “future Bathing” and body performance.
There’s also a 25-metre swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre and private outdoor terrace.
Golf enthusiasts can join the onsite golf academy with multiple simulators and there’s also a multiball court, games room and dedicated kids’ club.
Mandarin Oriental Group Chief Executive Laurent Kleitman says, “Seoul is a dynamic cultural and economic hub and we are proud to be announcing our entry into this important market”.
“Mandarin Oriental, Seoul will reflect our commitment to thoughtful growth, offering an experience that captures the essence of the destination while delivering the legendary service and design our guests expect.”
Last month, Mandarin Oriental announced it was opening its first hotel in Xi’an in northwestern China in 2029.
Set adjacent to a new park, the hotel will have 166 rooms and suites, all with outdoor terraces, five dining destinations, an art and culture gallery and library.
Eateries will include a Chinese specialty restaurant “featuring locally inspired culinary delights”.
There is also a retail boutique, spa, 50-metre indoor-outdoor infinity pool and “immersive wellness facilities set amid natural surrounds, including exclusive hot spring pavilions”.
In October 2025, the luxury hotel brand will also open its second property in Dubai.
Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is in the Wasl Tower, a new architectural icon on Sheikh Zayed Road.
The property will have 259 rooms and suites, a two-storey spa and 10 dining concepts and bars, including French, Chinese, Greek and Italian.
For more information, visit Mandarin Oriental.
