Namsan’s wooded slopes give Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul an unusually green setting within the centre of the capital. Spacious rooms and suites use stone, timber and restrained contemporary detailing, with many oriented towards mountain or city views. Banyan Tree Spa, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness spaces and seasonal recreation make wellness and leisure central to the property rather than secondary additions. Restaurants and lounges sit within the same landscaped complex, keeping much of the experience contained on site. From the grounds, the hillside provides a natural buffer before the dense streets and skyline of Seoul begin below.