Seoul

Architects: Heerim Architects & Planners

Designers:

• LTW Designworks (rooms, public spaces and lobby restaurant)
• André Fu/AFSO (Chinese and Japanese restaurants)
• AvroKO (Italian and market restaurants, and bar)

Location:

• In Gwanghwamun, steps from historic sites and neighbourhoods yet ideally located in the central business district

The Gym

Fitness Facilities:  765 sq. m. / 8,234 sq. ft.

Special Features:

• Class studios
• Authentic Korean saunas

Pools: Indoor pool plus adjacent plunge pool for children

Restaurant: The Market Kitchen

• Cuisine: International buffet
• Indoor Seating: 241 plus 5 private dining rooms
• Designer: AvroKO
• Chef: David Cho

Restaurant: Boccalino

• Cuisine: Italian
• Indoor Seating: 166 plus 3 private dining rooms
• Designer: AvroKO

Restaurant: Yu Yuan  

• Cuisine: Cantonese plus regional specialties
• Signature Dish: Peking duck
• Indoor Seating: 100 plus 8 private dining rooms include 2 deluxe VIP rooms
• Designer: André Fu/AFSO

Restaurant: Akira Back

• Cuisine: Japanese with a Korean essence
• Signature Dishes: Tuna pizza, AB hanwoo tacos, 48 hours short rib
• Indoor Seating: 106 plus 6 private dining rooms
• Designer: André Fu
• Chef: Ji Hoon Song
  

Lobby Lounge: Maru

• On the Menu: Lounge meals and snacks, afternoon tea, cocktails
• Indoor Seating: 48
• Designer: LTW Designworks  

Bar: Charles H.

• On the Menu: Cocktails inspired by the travels of Charles H. Baker, plus modern libations
• Indoor Seating: 81, plus 1 private room
• Designer: AvroKO
• Head Bartender: Odd Strandbakken

Bar: OUL

• On the Menu: Late-night Korean contemporary bar with Korean specialties and seasonal drinks served alongside bar bites
• Indoor Seating: 66, plus 2 private rooms
• Chef: Allen Go
  
• Head Bartender: Ike Ryu

On the Go:

• Confections by Four Seasons

Off-Site

• Cultural sightseeing
• Shopping
• Ice skating
• Hiking
• Water sports

Largest Ballroom: 788 sq. m. / 8,482 sq. ft. (divisible, plus pre function space)

Junior Ballroom: 501 sq. m. / 5,393 sq. ft. (divisible, plus pre function space)

Additional Meeting Rooms:

• 1 divisible meeting room
• 2 additional function rooms
• 2 executive suites
• Numerous private dining rooms in the Hotel’s 7 restaurants and bars

Special Features:

• 15th floor Garden Terrace for up to 80 persons seated or 125 for a reception
• Traditional Korean pyebaek room for weddings
• On-site floral designer Nicolai Bergmann