Korea’s first lifestyle hotel complex, Seoul Dragon City, will open on October 1, 2017, offering business travellers a one-stop accommodation and dining hub in the Korean capital.
Seoul Dragon City will feature four AccorHotels brands, 1,700 rooms, 11 restaurants and bars, 17 meeting rooms, two multi-function grand ballrooms, and a first-of-its-kind four full floors of entertainment in a Sky Bridge suspended between two of the towers.
The new property is strategically located close to major business districts, such as Yeouido and Gangnam, as well as commercial districts, including Itaewon and Myeongdong, and is 57km from Incheon International Airport and 22km from Gimpo International Airport.
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The complex will comprise four distinct AccorHotels brands ranging from luxury to economy, including Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan, ideal for long-stay business and leisure guests looking to enjoy more space and flexibility, with 286 spacious modular suites featuring an ergonomic design for work and relaxation; Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan, which will appeal to business and leisure guests seeking a comfortable and easy stay, with 621 large fully-appointed rooms with a simple, modern design, and non-partitioned space that is ideal for individual guests and families; Grand Mercure Ambassador Seoul Yongsan, featuring 202 serviced residences designed for families and long-stay guests; and ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan, which features 591 inspiring rooms with a bold personality and all-inclusive rates.
The Sky Bridge will include the King’s Vacation, the only lounge bar in South Korea where guests can experience a European décor that reinterprets the royal vacation, with an innovative range of cuisine and beverages, an indoor miniature swimming pool, Skywalk, and performance stage.
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“Grand Mercure combines rich Korean culture with elegant service, making it a great option for long-stay guests who require full residence services,” says Patrick Basset, chief operating officer of AccorHotels, Upper Southeast, and Northeast Asia. “Our Novotel Suites will attract medium- to long-stay business travellers and families on urban holidays. By the end of this year, the group will have 24 hotels in South Korea, which will be followed by eight more in the next two years. We will also be diversifying our brand portfolio to the luxury segment in the near future.”
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