Somerset Palace Seoul receives TripAdvisor award

By Kim Rahn

Somerset Palace Seoul, one of The Ascott Limited’s serviced residences, has received a TripAdvisor 2012 Certificate of Excellence from the world’s largest travel site.

The Ascott Limited’s four other properties in North Asia were also honored _ Citadines Shinjuku Tokyo was given the TripAdvisor 2012 Traveler’s Choice Award, while Ascott Beijing, Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai and Citadines Central Xi’an were also awarded the Certificate of Excellence.

The five properties obtained high star ratings from users of TripAdvisor.com, a website for travelers which attracts 50 million monthly visitors.

Officials say the awards reinforce Ascott’s status as the world’s leading international serviced residence owner-operator.

“These world-renowned awards are perfect examples of Ascott’s emphasis on its brand value _ LIFE, which stands for Local Touch, Individuality, Feeling at Home, and Exceeding Expectations,” said Lee Chee Koon, deputy CEO of Ascott and managing director of North Asia.

“The last element, but probably most important component of this significant promise toward residents, is enhanced through these awards from TipAdvisor,” he said.

“As repeated by Ascott’s statement, ‘We exceed our residents’ expectations with unexpected details that enrich their experience with us.’”

In North Asia, Ascott has over 12,000 apartment units in 96 properties across over 20 cities in China, Japan and Korea.

Somerset Palace Seoul offers luxurious, family-friendly residences ranging from studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments and penthouses, each of which is equipped with state-of-the-art communication and entertainment facilities.

Fully-equipped kitchens, spacious living and dining areas, high-speed broadband connectivity and home offices satisfy all guests, whether they are businesspeople or families. A fully-equipped fitness center, a billiard room, sauna, residents’ lounge and children’s playroom also enrich the lives of residents.

The serviced residence is located across from Gyeongbok Palace and in the heart of Seoul’s main diplomatic, business and financial districts. Numerous restaurants, shopping arcades and entertainment outlets in Insa-dong, Myeong-dong and Jongno are also close by.

Other parts of Seoul are also easily accessible from subway stations at Anguk, Jonggak and Gwanghwamun, all of which are only several minutes away from the property.

For more information about Ascott, visit www.the-ascott.com and about Somerset Palace Seoul, call (02) 6730-8000.