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Oakwood, total living solution

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Oakwood Premier Coex Center Seoul, the first deluxe furnished serviced residence in Seoul, claims its reputation from not only the luxury facilities but also premium service to provide a total living solution for expats.

By offering flexible and easy-to-use custom solutions it meets any temporary housing need. Oakwood Premier Coex Center’s staff of trained professionals, with innovative technologies and unparalleled customer service, has made the property the best choice in temporary housing solutions.

Combining luxurious hotel services with the spaciousness of a private home, the property has 280 furnished apartments ranging from studio and one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments to regal penthouses.

Each of the residences, accessible by key-operated elevators, has separate living, dining and sleeping areas, along with a fully equipped kitchen. These residences meet high expectations in terms of products and services and are also designed to host gatherings or business meetings.

Some of Oakwood’s signature amenities and services include a 24-hour concierge, security and daily maid service. A king-size bed with luxurious linens, dining area, gourmet kitchen, marble bathroom with built-in steam sauna, laundry and ironing facilities, plus a high-definition home entertainment system with surround sound speakers international direct dial telephone, and high-speed Internet access are available in each residence.

The property has other facilities for modern serviced living, such as a residents’ lounge, banquet halls, a business center with meeting facilities and computer workstations. For leisure, there is a state-of-the-art fitness club with an in-door swimming pool, gym, sauna and an in-door driving range.

The 27-story Oakwood building connects to the COEX Convention Center, COEX Mall, Korea World Trade Center and the Hyundai Department Store, offering numerous additional shopping, dining and entertainment options.

Various activities are offered for residents. In the cooking class, the executive chef presents some of the recipes for delicious dishes and answers all cooking-related questions. Guests can have an opportunity to meet their neighbors at the Ladies’ Morning Coffee. For children, there is a playroom with a variety of toys and games, as well as special events. Oakwood also offers special tours and programs including ski trips, folk village tours and traditional performance outings, as well as a number of classes such as flower arrangement and candle making.

The Resident’s Lounge is where guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch dinner and drinks. During the summer season, it holds the Ice Cream Promotion through Aug. 31. Various types of ice cream will be available, including a banana split with four different flavors of ice cream; ice cream with fresh fruit and lime juice; and ice cream pancakes with maple syrup.

Fruit smoothies and traditional ice flakes are also included on the menu. Prices range between 12,000 won and 17,000 won. The lounge operates from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

For more information or reservation for Oakwood Premier COEX Center, call 02-3466-7000 or visit www.oakwoodpremier.co.kr.