3 Best Hotels in Busan, South Korea

Located in Busan's Marine City, this gleaming, 33-floor tower with sleek interiors and sea views has brand signatures like crisp, streamlined rooms, rainfall showers, and one-touch mood lighting. The property is located near the convention center and beach, and overlooks the Gwangan Bridge, yacht marina, and the ocean. Water provided inspiration for the building's exterior—the curved glass facade resembles a billowing ship sail—while the interiors are all about nature and texture, with French oak floors and granite baths. Crisp and streamlined, the 200 rooms and 69 suites all have view-framing floor-to-ceiling windows and the amenities expected of the brand, including LED flat-screens with Blu-ray players and USB connectivity, espresso machines, and free Wi-Fi. The seven-room Lumi Spa offers both European and Korean style treatments inspired by the sun and sea, and also houses a fitness center and rooftop pool ringed by cabanas. Open kitchens, a sushi bar, and endless views set the scene at the 32nd floor gourmet Dining Room, while more casual fare can be enjoyed in the Living Room, residential-style Lounge, and the on-site pastry shop.

Especially popular with domestic and Japanese tourists, many choose this hotel because it's connected to Hurshimchung Spa—a vast complex that boldly declares itself the "World's Best Spa." The hotel's front entrance and lobby is lovely thanks to the well-manicured Korean garden. Inside dark wood-paneled corridors lead you to comfortable rooms furnished in earth tones. There is a buffet breakfast available for an extra charge and a bakery on the 1st floor that sells cheap, delicious Korean baked goods.

Laying claim as Busan's biggest business resort hotel, this bustling, 43-story structure is indeed an excellent choice for anyone who prizes a central location and handy little extras like cell phone rental. The reception desk is more often than not teaming with guests but there's always a helpful English-speaking staff member at the manager's desk. Areas of the hotel have been recently refurbished and the rooms themselves have lots of natural light, modern (if somewhat bland) furnishings, and comfy mattresses with goose down duvets. The upper floors have stunning city views.