Somerset Palace rooftop pool
Heated 18th-floor garden pool with jacuzzis and a sauna
No. 2 of 4 on our Seoul rooftop pools list.
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- Who can swim
- Access not published
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Heated
- Season
- Seasonal outdoor pool, open during summer season
Pick this for a heated pool in a rooftop garden on the 18th floor, with jacuzzis and a sauna nearby. Access rules aren't published, so confirm before you count on a swim.
The pool
This heated outdoor pool sits in a rooftop garden on the 18th floor, at 7 Yulgok-ro 2-gil, Jongno District. The garden has greenery, lounge seats and jacuzzis, with city views. It is seasonal, open in summer.
Our take
Of the two 18th-floor pools on our list, this one has more around it. Hilton Garden Inn Gangnam has a children's pool and a cap of 40 per session, while Somerset has jacuzzis, a sauna room and a children's playroom for families.
Access is the catch. Nothing says who may swim, and no day pass is listed, unlike Hamilton Hotel. Treat it as a pool for guests until the hotel says otherwise, and ask before you travel.
Good to know
- 18th floor, outdoor and heated
- Jacuzzis in the rooftop garden
- Sauna room and a children's playroom on site
The catches
- Access rules aren't published
- Seasonal, open in summer only
Best forFamilies and couples who want a heated garden pool with jacuzzis in Jongno.
Skip it ifYou want a confirmed day pass or a pool that's open outside summer.
Getting in
Who may use the pool isn't published. No day pass is listed, and there's no stated bar access.
If you're staying, ask at check-in. If you're not, email the hotel before planning a swim.
Tips
- Visit between June and August, Seoul's best swim months, since it's a summer-season pool.
- Send the hotel a message about outside access before you book.
Before you go. Confirm with the hotel who may swim and which dates the pool is open. Neither is published.
Pool facts and where they come from
Facts marked "unconfirmed" come from a travel guide or booking site, not from the hotel. Check them with the hotel before you plan around them.
| Where the pool is | 18th floor, rooftop garden Unconfirmed: from therooftopguide.com, not the hotel |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Outdoor swimming pool Source: the hotel's website |
| Hours | Daily 8am-9pm during summer season Unconfirmed: from therooftopguide.com, not the hotel |
| Season | Seasonal outdoor pool, open during summer season Source: the hotel's website |
| Heated | Heated swimming pool Unconfirmed: from therooftopguide.com, not the hotel |
| The view | Stunning city vistas from the rooftop garden Source: the hotel's website |
| Who can swim | The hotel does not publish who can swim. Ask before you go. |
Location and contact
| Address | 7 Yulgok-ro 2-gil, Jongno District, SeoulOpen in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Pool level | 18th floor |
| Hotel class | 4 stars |
| Google rating | 4.2 from 1,991 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +822-6730-8888 |
| Website | discoverasr.com |
Somerset Palace pool: questions people ask
Can non-guests swim at Somerset Palace Seoul?
Access rules aren't published, and no day pass is listed. Ask the hotel directly.
Is the pool heated?
Yes, it's a heated outdoor pool.
What floor is the pool on?
The 18th floor, in a rooftop garden with city views.
Is the pool open in winter?
No. It's a seasonal outdoor pool, open during the summer season.