In the third and final part of our South Korea luxury hotel guide, we will be covering luxury hotels in Busan.
Busan is the second most populous city in South Korea after Seoul. Busan’s rich history and natural endowments have given Busan a growing reputation as a world-class tourist and cultural city. Spectacular oceanfront beaches, historic temples, antique shops, and some of the best seafood can be found in Busan.
If you would like to visit Busan, here are our top picks for luxury hotels in Busan (in no particular order):
Signiel Busan – Michelin-starred Chef & Great Restaurants
Signiel Busan is the second Signiel branded hotel in South Korea. The hotel is located between the 3rd and 19th floors of the landmark LCT Tower in Haeundae, Busan. Signiel Busan features 260 rooms with either a city view, harbour view, or ocean view.
The hotel is located at Haeundae-Gu, about an 80 minutes drive from Gimhae International Airport (PUS). The nearest subway station is Jung-dong Station (Line 2) exit 7.
The main tourist attraction of Busan, Haeundae Beach is 5 minutes from the hotel. Some other tourist attractions such as SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium are also within walking distance.
Signiel Busan has some great hotel dining experiences as part of its culinary offerings. There is a Chinese restaurant, Chaoran, with dishes designed in partnership with an Executive Chef of a Michelin-starred restaurant.
The View is the hotel’s all day dining restaurant offering a buffet. Guests can try out stylish signature dishes and pastries by former 3 Michelin-starred chef Bruno Menard at The Lounge. A bakery called Pastry Salon, with items also by Chef Bruno Menard, is part of the lounge as well.
Lastly, there are two lounges and bars in the form of Pool Bar and Chaoran Bar.
Address:
30, Dalmaji-gil, Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
(부산광역시 해운대구 중동 달맞이길 30 시그니엘 부산)
Park Hyatt Busan – Stunning View of Ocean From Guestrooms
Park Hyatt Busan is located in the heart of Haeundae, an upscale shopping, cultural and beach destination. The hotel is located at Haeundae-Gu, about a 65 minute drive from Gimhae International Airport (PUS). The nearest subway station is Dongbaek Station (Line 2) exit 1.
Main tourist attractions such as BEXCO (Busan Exhibition and Convention Center) and Haeundae Beach are within 10 minutes drive from the hotel.
Park Hyatt Busan features 269 rooms, including 69 suites and offers stunning views of the ocean, Gwangan Bridge, and marina through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Park Hyatt Busan has 5 dining venues, one of which is Dining Room, a steak & seafood grill restaurant on the 32nd floor. Living Room, is an Italian restaurant on the 31st floor while there is a Living Room Bar that is located on the same floor. Lounge, on the 30th floor, serves afternoon tea and wines, and Patisserie, the hotel’s pastry boutique is located at the entrance of the hotel and serves homemade European pastries, chocolates, and pralines.
Address:
51, Marine City 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan, South Korea, 48120
(산광역시 해운대구 마린시티1로 51, 부산, 대한민국, 48120)
Grand Josun Busan – Best Family-Friendly Hotel
Grand Josun Busan is a family-friendly hotel. There is a dedicated children’s floor for families with young children, and the children’s service program, Josun Junior, provides welcome gifts, children’s products (water cup, robes, slippers, bath), and children’s birthday activities to make your family trip more enjoyable.
The hotel is located at Haeundae-gu, an approximately 60-minute drive from Gimhae International Airport (PUS). The nearest subway station is Haeundae Station (Line 2) exit 3.
Haeundae Beach is just 5 minutes by foot from the hotel. The hotel is also near the SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium and Haeundae Market.
Grand Josun Busan has 330 guest rooms with city or ocean views. There are also Kids rooms designed for families, including Kids Superior, Kids Deluxe, and Kids Suite. Guests staying at the premier rooms & suites have access to the Grand J Private Lounge with drinks and snacks served at the following times:
Morning Time (Coffee & Tea) 10:00 – 12:00
Day Time (Daytime Snack) 14:00 – 17:00
Night Time (Wine & Cheese) 18:00 – 20:00
The culinary setup in Grand Josun Busan consists of modern Cantonese cuisine restaurant ARIA, Chinese restaurant Palais de Chine, Lounge & Bar serving cocktails, and bakery Josun Deli.
Address:
292, Haeundae Haebyun-ro, Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
(부산광역시 해운대구 중동 해운대해변로 292 )
Lotte Hotel Busan – Largest Hotel In Busan
Lotte Hotel Busan is the largest hotel in Busan, with 650 rooms. The hotel has rooms with views of the Busan Port and downtown Busan and is equipped with facilities such as a gym, an indoor swimming pool, and a sauna on the 6th and 7th floors.
Unlike the other luxury hotels that are mostly in the Haeundae area, Lotte Hotel Busan is located at the center of Busan, Busanjin-gu. The hotel is approximately a 30-minute drive from Gimhae International Airport (PUS). The nearest subway station is Seomyeon Station (Line 2) exit 7. Lotte Hotel Busan is also directly accessible from Seomyeon subway station via the underground shopping mall.
Dining options at Lotte Hotel Busan include La Seine which features a stylish upscale buffet, and Momoyama, featuring traditional Japanese multi-course Kaiseki dinners with premium Japanese sake, with its 43rd floor location offering its guests breathtaking views of Seomyeon. Authentic Chinese restaurant Toh Lim, high-end Korean restaurant Mugunghwa, Delica Hans bakery, and THE LOUNGE & BAR are the other options found in the hotel.
Address:
772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Korea
(부산광역시 부산진구 가야대로 772 롯데호텔 부산)
To give you a better idea of where our hotel picks are located in Busan, we have created a map that includes our top luxury hotel picks for your easy reference:
Do let us know if we have missed out on any luxury hotels in Busan. We would love to hear from you too if you have stayed at any of the luxury hotels listed and would like to share your thoughts!
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