Seoul Window
The short answer
- Seoul hotel buffets run ₩160,000–210,000 per adult in 2026. The priciest are JW Marriott Flavors (₩209,000) and The Shilla The Parkview (₩208,000).
- What reviews consistently praise is seafood like king crab and lobster, plus grilled meat; the common complaints are price and weekend crowds.
- The listed price includes VAT and service charge, so no tip is needed. Weekends are mostly two-hour, two-seating.
For Koreans, a five-star hotel buffet is a place for special occasions — meeting the in-laws, a parent’s birthday, a wedding anniversary. That’s why weekend slots fill up fast. This article compares 11 Seoul hotel buffets. Each one’s strengths and weaknesses are drawn only from details confirmed in two or more of: official hotel info, 2025–2026 reports, and domestic and international reviews. Places without enough evidence were cut from the list. For what to eat first once you’re there, see How to Eat a Seoul Hotel Buffet: A 27-Year Manager’s Order.
How much is a Seoul hotel buffet?
The short answer: ₩160,000–180,000 for adult weekday lunch, and ₩185,000–210,000 for dinner and weekends. Several hotels raised prices across January–March and July 2026.
💳 Seoul hotel buffet adult prices (checked September 2026). ✓ = hotel official page/official online shop, △ = report or review site — confirm before visiting
| Buffet (hotel) | Area | Weekday lunch | Weekday dinner | Weekend & holiday | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Parkview (The Shilla Seoul) | Jangchung-dong | ₩178,000 | ₩198,000 (Mon–Thu) | Lunch ₩204,000 / dinner ₩208,000 | ✓ |
| La Seine (Lotte Hotel Seoul) | Sogong-dong | ₩178,000 △ | ₩203,000 | ₩203,000 | ✓ dinner & weekend |
| Aria (The Westin Josun Seoul) | Sogong-dong | ₩170,000 | ₩195,000 | ₩195,000 | △ 2026-07 report |
| The Market Kitchen (Four Seasons Hotel Seoul) | Gwanghwamun | ₩179,000 | ₩199,000 | ₩205,000 (incl. Thu & Fri dinner) | △ review site |
| Flavors (JW Marriott Hotel Seoul) | Banpo | ₩179,000 | ₩209,000 | ₩209,000 | ✓ |
| Constans (Josun Palace) | Yeoksam | ₩175,000 | ₩198,000 | ₩205,000 | ✓ |
| Grand Kitchen (Grand InterContinental Parnas) | Samseong-dong | ₩173,000 | ₩198,000 | ₩198,000 | △ review site |
| Spectrum (Fairmont Ambassador Seoul) | Yeouido | ₩165,000 | ₩190,000 | ₩205,000 | ✓ |
| Zest (Conrad Seoul) | Yeouido | ₩160,000 (Wed–Fri) | ₩185,000 (Wed & Thu) | ₩195,000 | ✓ |
| La Seine (Lotte Hotel World) | Jamsil | ₩173,000 | ₩190,000 | ₩190,000 | ✓ |
| The Buffet (Vista Walkerhill Seoul) | Gwangjang-dong | ₩176,000 | Confirm before visiting | Lunch ₩198,000 | ✓ lunch |
Notes on reading the prices
- Aria figures come from a July 2026 revamp report (Newdaily). An April report that year listed weekend dinner at ₩182,000, so it appears to have risen with the revamp.
- La Seine (Lotte Hotel World) lists ₩190,000 on the official online shop but ₩195,000 on review sites.
- Walkerhill The Buffet dinner price differs between the official page and review sites (₩198,000), so it's left blank.
- Children's prices are usually about half the adult rate, but the age cutoff varies by hotel (Walkerhill 36 months–elementary, Four Seasons 4–12, etc.).
Which hotel buffet is right for me?
The short answer: all 11 have live stations and seafood as a baseline. When choosing, it’s better to look at what reviews repeatedly praise and your hotel’s location.
🧭 Recommendations by strengths repeatedly confirmed in reviews and reports
| If you want | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood like king crab and lobster | The Parkview, Flavors, La Seine (Seoul), Aria | Seafood is the most-mentioned item in reviews |
| Meat and grill | Spectrum, La Seine (World), Flavors | Steak & yukhoe, oak-grilled lamb chops, lamb chops & LA galbi |
| Views and space | Constans (24F floor-to-ceiling), The Buffet (Han River), Grand Kitchen (7m ceilings) | Official descriptions and reviews agree |
| Proper Korean food | Aria | July 2026 Korean-focused revamp, Josun Hotel kimchi |
| Dining with kids | La Seine (World) | Kids’ section, high chairs, Lotte World complex |
| Something newly redone | Zest | Full renovation, reopened August 2026 |
| A distinctive space | The Market Kitchen | Joseon-era relics under a glass floor, 24K chocolate fountain |
Myeongdong, City Hall, Gwanghwamun, Jangchung-dong — staying downtown
The Parkview (The Shilla Seoul, Jangchung-dong) — sashimi, sushi, king crab, and other seafood plus desserts and bakery items are consistently praised across reviews, and service ratings are strong. The official page touts the Namsan greenery view. The downsides are weekend crowds, waits, and price. Several reviews mention the valet fee (₩35,000). Bookings open two months ahead at 9 a.m. (online) with a ₩30,000 deposit per person. Cancel at least two days out for a full refund.
La Seine (Lotte Hotel Seoul, Sogong-dong) — a downtown buffet close to Myeongdong. Recurring strengths in reviews are lobster and king crab, sashimi sliced to order, and service. The downsides are price and weekend waits. Per the official online shop, weekday dinner and weekend adults are ₩203,000.
Aria (The Westin Josun Seoul, Sogong-dong) — on July 6, 2026, it revamped to make Korean cuisine the core experience. Ten stations gained new items like royal restorative chosuntang, jeonbokseon, and seasoned cuttlefish (Newdaily report). Reviews repeatedly praise king crab, lobster, lamb chops, and Josun Hotel kimchi. Value-for-money ratings are on the low side. The hotel says 80% of its guests in the first half of this year were foreigners.
The Market Kitchen (Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Gwanghwamun) — the space is the draw. Joseon-era relics are visible beneath a glass floor, and there’s a 24K gold chocolate fountain. Reviews often mention king crab, lobster, steak, and ice cream. It runs a Thursday “Meat Night” (hanwoo galbi carving) and Friday “Seafood Night” (tuna cutting show). The downsides are the two-hour limit and day-to-day inconsistency in food quality; reviews are mixed. English booking is available via TableCheck.
Banpo, Gangnam, Samseong — staying south of the river
Flavors (JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, Banpo) — the priciest of the 11 (dinner/weekend ₩209,000). Seafood like king crab, lobster, and abalone, the lamb chop and LA galbi grill, desserts, generous seat spacing, and service all draw steady praise in domestic and international reviews. It holds a high rating with over 2,000 reviews on Tripadvisor. The official booking page states the price includes service charge and VAT. The manager’s eating order is in How to Eat a Seoul Hotel Buffet.
Constans (Josun Palace, Yeoksam) — the 24th-floor height and floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Gangnam skyline are cited in both official descriptions and reviews. For food, sashimi and seafood like toro, king crab, and scallop come up often. Official prices are ₩175,000 weekday lunch, ₩198,000 weekday dinner, ₩205,000 weekend (VAT included).
Grand Kitchen (Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, Samseong-dong) — right next to COEX. The 7m ceilings, wide space, and 11 private rooms are mentioned identically in the official page and reviews. Reviews repeatedly cite seafood like tuna belly, crab, and lobster, plus fruit and desserts (“the fruit is the best”). The downsides are price and weekend crowds. The official page states service and tax are included, but the 2026 price table isn’t published, so confirm when booking.
Yeouido — near the Han River and IFC
Spectrum (Fairmont Ambassador Seoul) — “a buffet that’s strong on meat” is a consistent verdict across domestic and international reviews. Steak and yukhoe/tartare are the standouts, and the space and service also rate well. In May 2025 it added yakitori and iroriyaki grills, sushi and dessert carts, and a live steak station (Edaily report). On the flip side, Western dishes, vegetables, and fish are seen as weaker. English booking and overseas card payment are available via TableCheck.
Zest (Conrad Seoul) — reopened on August 12, 2026, after its first full renovation since opening. It reorganized into five live stations: Ocean, Ranch, Bistro, Oriental, and Pâtisserie. It also added what’s billed as Korea’s first hotel-buffet Modbar live coffee bar and a live gelato station (Newsis and other reports). Pre-renovation Tripadvisor reviews praised service, sushi, and desserts; post-renovation reviews are still thin. The official price table only lists rates from Wednesday, so check whether it operates Monday and Tuesday.
Jamsil & Gwangjang-dong — family trips or the Han River side
La Seine (Lotte Hotel World, Jamsil) — same complex as Lotte World. The family-friendly setup, including a kids’ section and high chairs, is mentioned in both reports and reviews. Food strengths are oak-grilled lamb chops, lobster and sushi, and desserts. Per the official online shop, weekday lunch is ₩173,000 and dinner/weekend ₩190,000.
The Buffet (Vista Walkerhill Seoul, Gwangjang-dong) — the Han River view and high-ceilinged, spacious interior are the strengths. For food, king crab and lobster tail, roast beef and filet mignon grill, and gelato overlap between official descriptions and reviews. The downsides are price and public-transit access. During summer peak weekends, hotel guests get priority, and the dress code is smart casual.
How do foreign travelers book a hotel buffet?
The short answer: TableCheck is the easiest for English booking, used by Flavors, The Market Kitchen, and Spectrum. The rest take reservations through the hotel’s official site, by phone, or via the Korean booking app Catchtable.
- No tip or service charge: since 2013, Korea has required restaurants to display the final price including VAT and service charge. The listed amount is what you pay.
- Check the two-seating times: weekends are mostly two-hour, two-seating. Arriving late doesn't push back the end time.
- Deposits and cancellation: some places, like The Parkview, take a deposit. If your plans might change, check the cancellation deadline.
- Allergies & anniversaries: note them in English in the booking request field.
- Play the weekday lunch: the same buffet is ₩20,000–30,000 cheaper and less crowded at weekday lunch.
How to make ₩200,000 count
Whichever buffet you pick, the eating order decides your satisfaction. Walk a full lap before plating, start with the signature and the expensive meat, and save sirloin, rice, and noodles for last. The full method is in How to Eat a Seoul Hotel Buffet: A 27-Year Manager's Order.
Read next
- How to Eat a Seoul Hotel Buffet: A 27-Year Manager’s Order
- Seoul Premium Buffets: Crab52, Vikings Wharf, Makino Chaya
- Korean All-You-Can-Eat & Family Buffet Guide
- Seoul Hotel Breakfast Prices Compared
Sources
Official
- The Shilla Seoul The Parkview · Lotte Hotel Seoul La Seine (online shop) · Lotte Hotel World La Seine lunch · dinner & weekend
- The Westin Josun Seoul dining · Four Seasons The Market Kitchen · JW Marriott Flavors (TableCheck)
- Josun Palace Constans · Parnas Grand Kitchen · Fairmont Spectrum · Conrad Zest · Vista Walkerhill The Buffet
- Korea Policy Briefing — restaurant final-price display rule
Reports
- Newdaily 2026-07-20 — Aria Korean revamp & pricing · Newsis 2026-08-14 — Zest renovation · Edaily 2025-05 — Spectrum menu upgrade
- CooknChef 2026-08 — The Market Kitchen · Tour Korea 2025-02 — La Seine (World) family setup · Daum News 2026-02-25 — Josun Palace price hike · Daum News 2026-04 — hotel buffet price hikes
Reviews (2024–2026)
- Diningcode: The Parkview · La Seine Seoul · Aria · The Market Kitchen · Flavors · Grand Kitchen · Spectrum · La Seine World · Walkerhill The Buffet
- Tripadvisor: The Parkview · La Seine Seoul · Aria · The Market Kitchen · Flavors · Constans · Grand Kitchen · Zest
- Other: a4b4 — The Parkview · Brunch — Constans · Polle — Grand Kitchen · Trip.com — La Seine World · koreaexperience — Aria