Signiel Busan South Korea

HBA Seoul
Hotel
South Korea
2020
Elegant hotel restaurant reception with teal accents, geometric wall patterns, warm lighting, and red floral arrangement creating a welcoming ambiance.
Hotel lobby chandelier close-up with vertical wooden slats creating geometric patterns alongside a cascading installation of transparent blue crystals, conveying elegance.
Lobby Chandelier

SIGNIEL Busan offers a refined retreat along Korea’s southern coast, where understated luxury meets uninterrupted views of Haeundae Beach. HBA’s design draws on the elemental beauty of the surroundings and the philosophy of Choi Chi-Won – the revered Confucian scholar known as The Cloud Monk. Inspired by his reflections on balance and nature, the interiors evoke harmony through earth, air, fire, and water. The result is a tranquil, immersive experience that honours place, culture, and the art of stillness.

Client

Lotte Hotels & Resorts

Location

South Korea

Studio

HBA Singapore, HBA Seoul

Expertise

Interiors

Completed

2020

Sector

Hospitality

HBA Office Location

Seoul

Elegant hotel restaurant interior with warm lighting features modern, geometric chandeliers and cozy beige seating. Sophisticated and inviting ambiance.
Elegant restaurant interior with modern decor, featuring patterned green and white flooring, stylish grey chairs, and warm lighting. Tables set for dining.
Chinese Restaurant
Luxurious restaurant bar counter featuring elegant lighting, a mirror backdrop, leather chairs, and art on dark walls. A sophisticated and inviting ambiance.
Tapas and Bar
Elegant bar interior with row of champagne bottles on a shelf above a sleek countertop. Dim lighting creates a warm, sophisticated ambiance.
Bar
Luxurious hotel dining room with marble walls and elegant lighting. A round wooden table is set with dishes, and an art piece is displayed in a lit shelf.
Private Dining Room
Infinity pool with sleek white loungers overlooks a serene beach, calm ocean, and distant Busan's skyline at sunrise, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
Outdoor Pool
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A luxurious suite with a large bed, sleek sofa, and a city view through floor-to-ceiling windows. The ambiance is elegant and tranquil.
Royal Suite
Luxurious bathroom featuring a freestanding white tub with a towel, modern fixtures, stone walls, an oval mirror, and a vase with red flowers, exuding serenity.
Royal Suite Bathroom
Modern guest room living room with ocean view, featuring a beige sectional sofa, blue rug, and round coffee table. Floor-to-ceiling windows create a serene atmosphere.
Suite Living
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Awards & Recognition

Winner

Signiel Busan South Korea

World Travel Awards - 'Asia's Leading Beach Hotel'
2024
Winner

Signiel Busan South Korea

World Travel Awards - 'Asia's Leading Beach Hotel'
2021
Winner

Signiel Busan South Korea

World Luxury Hotel Awards - Luxury Destination Hotel
2024
Winner

Signiel Busan South Korea

Hospitality Design's Platinum Circle Visionary Award
2021
Winner

Grand Hyatt Seoul Grand Ballroom

Asia Pacific Property Awards
2021

Designed by HBA Seoul

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People Paula-OCallaghan
HBA Singapore

Paula O’Callaghan
Partner

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