One hundred yards from Duk Soo Palace in downtown Seoul, this high-tech hotel showcases historical Korean architecture.Guestrooms feature dial-up, high-speed and TV Internet access.
Amenities include an 8,000-square-foot business center. There is also a fitness center and indoor swimming pool. This hotel offers 453 guestrooms on eighteen floors. Décor is a blend of contemporary furnishings, traditional artwork and Asian-style elements. Large windows offer expansive city views. Multiline portable phones have fax capability. There are also phones in the bathrooms. Housekeeping service is offered twice a day. Originally opened in 1914, this hotel now offers modern amenities amid ornate flourishes and traditional Korean architecture. Catering especially to business travelers, the hotel has seven meeting rooms. In-room massages can be arranged.
Free shuttle service is offered to destinations within the downtown area. The hotel features seven restaurants and bars. Sushi-Cho - Sushi, sashimi, and other traditional Japanese selections.
Ho Kyung Jeon - Cantonese, Szechuan, and other Chinese cuisine served.
Sheo Bul - Korean cuisine.
Yesterday - Italian menu offered.
O'Kim's Irish Pub & Sports Bar - Pub food, Guinness on tap, and live Irish music.
Compass Rose - Cocktails; live jazz.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFO HOTEL:
Check In Time - 2 p.m.
¬heck Out Time - 12 p.m.
¬redit card required
Interior corridors
Limo/Town Car service available
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
Tour assistance
ਤ-hour front desk
SURROUNDINGS:
CITY CENTER
AREA INFO:
Duk Soo Palace - 100 meters
Lotte Department Store (duty free shopping) - 100 meters
Chung Dong Theatre - 300 meters
Sejong Cultural Center - 300 meters
National Museum - 1.0 kilometer
The Blue House (the Korean White House) - 1.0 kilometer
Insadong (antique shops) - 2.0 kilometers
Kyungbok Palace - 2.0 kilometers
Secret Garden (former palace) - 2.0 kilometers
Itaewon (international market) - 5.0 kilometers
Sheraton Walker Hill Hotel Casino - 11.0 kilometers
Olympic Stadium - 20.0 kilometers
Seoul Grand National Park - 20.0 kilometers
DRIVING TO THE HOTEL::
From Incheon International Airport (ICN):
The hotel is approximately 58 kilometers away.