Kim Ji-soo joined The Korea Times in 2006, and worked on such desks as culture and politics and is currently a member of the Editorial Board. Previous workplaces include The Korea Herald and the Korea JoongAng Daily.
Oakwood is solution for total living
The cool, calming pastel shades of the rooms at the Oakwood Premier Coex Center in southern Seoul are part of its aim to provide luxurious hotel services with privacy. / Courtesy of Oakwood
By Kim Ji-soo
The location of Oakwood Premier COEX Center Seoul may well seem to go against its central concept that combines luxurious hotel services with the spaciousness of a private home.
The property stands adjacent to the City Air Terminal, COEX Convention Center, COEX Mall, Korea World Trade Center and Hyundai Department Store, one of the most bustling commercial districts in Seoul.
Amid this bustling neighborhood, Oakwood Premier brings its know-how and professionally-trained staff to provide signature amenities and services.
The 27-story property has 280 furnished apartments ranging from studio type, to one, two, three and four bedroom apartments that span in size from 47 square meters to 228 square meters and the 397 square meter-large regal penthouses. The residences are only accessible by key-operated elevators.
Each luxurious residence has its separate living, dining and sleeping areas, as well as fully-equipped kitchen. Oakwood Premier Coex Center Seoul meets the clients who have high expectations in terms of products and services.
The standout among Oakwood’s distinctive services include the 24-hour concierge, security and daily maid service.
These staff members will ensure that each residence has a king-size bed with luxurious linen, an elegant dining area; fully equipped gourmet kitchen; marble bathroom with in-room steam sauna and other deluxe amenities; laundry and ironing facilities; high-definition home entertainment system including DVD player with surround sound speakers; international direct dial telephone with voice mail; in-room safe; and high-speed internet access.
Other facilities include residents’ lounge, banquet halls, business center with meeting facilities and computer workstations and residents can enjoy state-of-the-art fitness club with in-door swimming pool, gym, sauna, and an indoor golf range.
Oakwood is a global leader and provider of furnished and serviced apartments.
A wide range of inventory and supplier management options allow Oakwood to provide the optimal housing solution whenever and wherever needed. With more than 3,000 Oakwood associates worldwide, nearly 25,000 apartments, and more than 500 network partners, Oakwood can meet any need and delivers with the kind of reliability clients can trust.
Oakwood Asia Pacific manages some of Asia’s finest serviced apartments for business and leisure travelers in China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines and Thailand. Additional properties are scheduled to open in a few years in strategic locations across Asia Pacific. Oakwood Asia Pacific operates Oakwood Premier, Oakwood Residence and Oakwood Apartments with Oakwood Premier Resorts and Oakwood Resorts coming soon.
For more information, call (02) 3466-7708 or visit www.oakwood.com.