The 5 Best Special Themes
Hotel in Seoul
The five hotels I’m going to introduce to you today are special hotels with special themes.
1. For Shopping Lover, Lotte Hotel Seoul
The most important thing for foreign visitors who like shopping is the location!
Lotte Hotel Seoul is located in the heart of downtown Seoul. Myeongdong area, which has numerous shopping and entertainment options.
A 10-minute walk from the hotel leads to Namdaemun Gate and Namdaemun traditional market. If you want to shop at many department stores and fashion streets in Myeong-dong and find a luxury hotel where you can relax in a hotel, I recommend Lotte Hotel Seoul.
Linked to Euljiro 1-ga Subway Station (Line 2) and Lotte Department Store, this luxury hotel provides 10 food and beverage options and rooms with an LCD TV. Guests can also make use of the fitness centre and spa. Modern rooms feature carpeted flooring and views of the city. They are equipped with a desk, minibar and safe. The private bathroom comes with a shower and bathrobes and slippers are provided.
Guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines including French, Italian, Chinese and local specialties. La Seine offers an international buffet and a live kitchen. Peninsula Lounge & Bar serves beverage and dessert along with an afternoon tea set. Local dining and nightlife activities can be enjoyed in the nearby area. After a long day, a swim can be enjoyed at the indoor swimming pool or with a session in the sauna.
2. Hip & Charming, Mondrian Seoul Hotel
Where is the place with the most foreigners in Seoul? It’s Itaewon!
There is a new hip and sophisticated hotel in Itaewon, the Mondrian Seoul Itaewon Hotel. If you want to feel the fancy and hip sensibility of clubs along with many world foods such as restaurants, cafes, and bars that are familiar to foreigners! I recommend Mondrian Seoul Hotel. If you want to take the best shot in an outdoor swimming pool, Mondrian Seoul Hotel is perfect!
Mondrian Seoul Itaewon features air-conditioned accommodation and a bar. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, as well as an indoor pool and a fitness centre. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. At Mondrian Seoul Itaewon the rooms come with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Continental and American breakfast options are available every morning at the accommodation.
I’Park Mall is 2.5 km from Mondrian Seoul Itaewon, while The Shilla Duty Free Shop Main Store is 3.4 km from the property.
3. Unique, Elegant, Great views, Signiel Seoul
The tallest building in Seoul, there is a luxurious hotel.
If you want to see the view of Seoul at a glance, if you want to enjoy the night view and have a good time with someone you love! I recommend Signiel Seoul.
Located between floors 76 and 101 of Lotte World Tower, Signiel Seoul boasts panoramic views of Seoul in all 235 rooms. This five-star hotel features a champagne bar, Michelin-starred restaurant, indoor swimming pool, fitness centre and banquet facilities. It is also directly connected to Jamsil Subway Station (Line 2 and 8) through an underground passage and provides free WiFi access throughout the entire property.
All rooms are carpeted and fitted with a minibar, fridge, coffee machine, safety deposit box and flat-screen TV. En suite bathroom includes a hairdryer, free toiletries, slippers and toilet with an electronic bidet.
Staff at Signiel Seoul can assist guests with luggage storage, valet parking and concierge services. Dry cleaning, laundry, trouser press and ironing services are available at a surcharge.
Awarded with 1 Michelin star, BICENA provides Korean-style dishes for lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy French gourmets at STAY restaurant which is owned by 3-star Michelin chef Yannick Alléno.
Signiel Seoul is 7 km from Gangnam Station, while COEX Mall is under a 20-minute drive away and Lotte World and Seokchon Lake nearby are nearby. The nearest airport is Gimpo Airport, a 45-minute drive away, while Incheon International Airport is under a 70-minute drive from the hotel.
4. Business purpose, Intercontinental Grand Seoul Parnas
For foreigners who is visiting Korea for business purpose or participating exhibitions in COEX, Intercontinental Grand Seoul Parnas hotel is the fit one.
The hotel, where you can feel both modern and sophisticated sensibilities and traditional elements of Korea, is a comfortable resting place for city travelers and business customers which provides all room environments, including suitable workspaces.
Samsung Station and COEX are located five minutes’ walk away, and the city airport is located at COEX, making it perfect for business travelers leading the world. The distance from Gangnam is also close, so you can tour comfortably after the business meeting!
Centrally located in Gangnam-gu, the luxurious Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas is a 5-minute walk from Samseong Subway Station (Line 2). An indoor pool is included among its many recreational facilities. The hotel’s 5-star restaurants and bars serve international cuisines varying from contemporary French dishes to extravagant Japanese meals.
Free WiFi is available at this hotel. Elegantly furnished in neutral colours, the spacious air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The en suite bathroom comes with separate shower and bathtub facilities. Guests may exercise at the fitness centre or swim laps at the indoor pool. Local attractions like the COEX Aquarium and ASEM Tower are within 480 metres from Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas.
5. For young generation, Trendy, Charming and Lovely interior design,
RYSE Hotel Seoul
RYSE, Autograph Collection is located in the bustling Hongdae district, 300 metres from Exit 9 of Hongik University Subway Station (Line 2, Airport Railroad and Gyeongui-Jungang Line).
Hongdae is best known to the younger generation. Hongdae Station is a street where young generations who are interested in K-POP perform busking and future K-POP stars are nurtured!
The trendy design of the hotel will allow you to take a picture of your life to upload on SNS!
Free WiFi, valet parking and room services are provided at the hotel. Each room here is fitted with a flat-screen TV, Bluetooth speakers and a safety deposit box.
Private bathroom comes with a walk-in rain shower and bathrobes. Staying guests can freely access the on-site fitness centre, business centre and library.
There also are meeting rooms which can be used upon reservation. Coffee and snacks are available at Tartine. In the evenings, guests can enjoy music and alcoholic drinks at Side Note Club.
From the hotel, Itaewon is 7.5 km and N Seoul Tower is 9 km away. Gimpo International Airport is a 20-minute subway ride,
while Incheon International Airport is a 55-minute subway ride away on Airport Railroad Line.