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Korea Herald
14-02-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul retains Forbes 5-star rating for 6th consecutive year
Forbes Travel Guide 2025 recognizes the five-star hotel for exceptional services and sensuous interior Four Seasons Hotel Seoul maintained its prestigious Forbes five-star rating for the sixth consecutive year. The hotel received high praise from anonymous inspectors for its outstanding service, refined features and sensuous interior, according to Forbes. Located in the heart of Seoul, the 29-story luxury hotel first received Forbes five-star recognition in 2020. The hotel's interior blends traditional Korean design with modern touches and offers views of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. The hotel's spa also maintained its four-star rating, marking nine consecutive years as the only spa in Korea to receive a Forbes rating. Forbes Travel Guide evaluated the property based on 900 standards, describing five-star properties as 'exceptional, often iconic hotels with impeccable service and extraordinary facilities.' Four Seasons Hotel Seoul features eight restaurants and bars, including the renowned Cantonese restaurant Yu Yuan and bar Charles H., which ranked among "Asia's 50 Best Bars" in 2022. The hotel also boasts 23,638 square feet of event space and cutting-edge technology for hybrid meetings. Four Seasons Hotel Seoul earned its first Forbes four-star rating in 2017 and has held the coveted five-star rating since 2020.
Hi Dubai
13-02-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Atlantis Dubai Ranked Among Top 10 Global Integrated Resorts by Forbes Travel Guide 2025
Forbes Travel Guide ('FTG'), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises, yesterday announced its 2025 Star Awards. Atlantis The Royal earned a Five-Star award for the second consecutive year, and Atlantis, The Palm earned a Four-Star award for the fourth consecutive year. Atlantis Dubai continues to prioritize building and nurturing a passionate, dedicated team devoted to delivering exceptional guest experiences. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, both properties have consistently showcased outstanding service, world-class amenities, and unparalleled hospitality. Atlantis The Royal's prestigious Five-Star award reaffirms its status as the world's leading ultra-luxury experiential resort, while Atlantis, The Palm's Four-Star recognition highlights its continuous exceptional performance. After debuting its restaurant star rating in Dubai last year, Forbes Travel Guide has, for the first time, awarded Five-Star ratings to select restaurants in the city. Atlantis Dubai was honored to have four of its exceptional dining venues receive this esteemed rating. Ossiano and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal were awarded Five-Stars, Seafire Steakhouse & Bar earned Four-Stars, and Ariana's Persian Kitchen received a Recommended rating. Recipients of this globally recognized award have demonstrated a unique and unwavering commitment to elevating the guest experience, further cementing Atlantis Dubai's position as a leader in the region's culinary landscape. Having pioneered the Five-Star Rating concept in 1958, Forbes Travel Guide is the world's only independent rating system. Its anonymous professional inspectors travel globally, staying a minimum of two nights and covering their own expenses. They evaluate properties based on 900 objective standards, focusing on outstanding service and ensuring discerning travelers can identify the finest luxury experiences. Star Ratings are awarded exclusively through this independent inspection process. Paul Baker, President of Atlantis commented, On behalf of Atlantis Dubai and Kerzner International, we are immensely proud to be recognized with a record-breaking 31 stars in the Forbes Travel Guide 2025, making us the most awarded resort in the Middle East and one of the tops achieving resorts globally. This achievement is a testament to our incredible team's dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment, who continuously strive to set new benchmarks in luxury hospitality. Achieving such a high ranking among all integrated resorts worldwide reaffirms our mission to deliver extraordinary hospitality in the Middle East and beyond. Forbes Travel Guide's Star Award winners exemplify excellence in hospitality. This year's list continues to reflect the changing landscape of luxury with properties setting the standard for authentic experiences while offering unparalleled amenities, enhanced well-being, and delivering unforgettable moments. We are thrilled to recognize their dedication to creating truly world-class travel options for today's discerning guests. says Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide. Atlantis Dubai Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Listing: Atlantis The Royal – Five-Star Rating Atlantis, The Palm – Four-Star Rating Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal - Five-Star Rating Ossiano at Atlantis, The Palm - Five-Star Rating Seafire Steakhouse & Bar at Atlantis, The Palm - Four-Star Rating Ariana's Persian Kitchen at Atlantis The Royal – Recommended Rating AWAKEN Wellness at Atlantis The Royal – Four-Star Rating AWAKEN Wellness at Atlantis, The Palm - Four-Star Rating News Source: Evins Communications
