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[Best Brand] Imperial Palace Seoul offers European luxury

Hotel Luxury (Gangnam) -- Imperial Palace Seoul

By KH디지털2

Published : June 25, 2015 - 17:24

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Located in the heart of Seoul’s business district, Imperial Palace Seoul hotel offers the unexpected luxury of staying in an opulent Baroque-style room.

With highly detailed decorations and luxurious furniture, the award-winning hotel with 26 years of history seeks the best in service and style under the motto of “The Best of Everything.” The homegrown Korean hotel company branched out overseas, now operating IP City Hotel Fukuoka in Japan and planning to open a new one in Osaka next year.

The hotel’s first branch in Seoul features 450 guest rooms, including 35 suites, equipped with the state-of-the-art amenities. All suites feature plasma display panel TVs and luxurious Baroque-style decorations highlighted with rich colors. Among them include 12 spa suites equipped with Korean floor heating system “ondol” for maximum comfort and relaxation. 

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For business travelers, the club floor is an ideal place to host small meetings in a calm and private environment. Here, beverages and snacks are served throughout the day. The club floor is distinguished with a traditional Korean housing style that highlights the beauty of Korea.

For larger meetings and events, the hotel’s versatile banquet halls can accommodate a variety of type of events such as conferences, seminars, gala events, business meetings and gala events. Equipped with high-tech conference equipment, the largest Dubhe Hall can host up to 1,000 guests and Selena Hall can accommodate up to 800 guests.

Guests can dine at one of 11 specialized restaurants and bars at the hotel, including the all-day-dining international buffet cafe and Chinese, Japanese and Italian restaurants.

During the summer, the hotel runs a poolside barbecue buffet and a pool bar, the perfect venue for an evening cocktail reception. The hotel presents a summer package that offers a 50 percent discount on the entrance of the swimming pool. The package includes a one-night stay at a guest room, breakfast for two, complimentary drinks at a lobby lounge, free Wi-Fi and cosmetic products. 

The hotel’s fitness club boasts a variety of equipment and programs for a fun and effective workout. It features state-of-the art fitness equipment, group exercise space, a rock climbing facility, a squash court, an indoor swimming pool and sauna and an outdoor golf range that overlooks the bustling cityscape of Gangnam.