Pharos Hotel  

In Jamsil, Seoul — a short drive from Lotte World and Seoul Olympic Stadium. Also close to COEX Convention Center, the National Museum of Korea, Jamsil Hangang Park and Garden5 shopping.

A compact, stylish hotel with 52 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators, LED TVs, safes and premium down bedding. Bathrooms range from jetted tubs to separate tub-and-shower setups; some suites include a private pool that must be scheduled to be filled before arrival. Multilingual staff (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) and daily housekeeping keep stays smooth.

Take in city views from a rooftop terrace, rent a bicycle to explore, or fire up the on-site barbecue grills. Concierge and tour/ticket assistance, laundry and dry-cleaning services, a restaurant, coffee shop/cafe and bar keep things convenient, and there’s free on-site parking (self and valet options reported).

Business center and a conference hall support meetings and events, with express check-in/check-out and complimentary wireless internet. Tour and ticket assistance help combine work and local sightseeing.

On-site restaurant serves guests and a café provides coffee and snacks; buffet breakfast is offered for a fee. A bar on the premises rounds out evening options.