Somerset teams up with Georgia to promote rooftop garden

Georgian Ambassador Nikoloz Apkhazava, fourth from left, and guests cheer during a rooftop garden party at Somerset Palace, Seoul, Tuesday. / Courtesy of Somerset Palace Seoul

By Kim Se-jeong

The Georgian Embassy in Korea was Somerset Palace Seoul’s first collaborator in promoting its roof-top garden with a stunning view of historic districts in the capital.

On Oct. 7, almost 100 people flocked into the roof-top garden on the 18th floor where the guests were entertained with food, Georgian wine and the night view of the city.

“I know the hotel, but didn’t know about the rooftop garden,” said one guest, and that is exactly what encouraged Somerset to launch this event.

The hotel hopes more people will hear about the garden, which also symbolizes the hotel’s sustainable management and guest-friendly operation.

Location is a prime asset for the service residence hotel. It’s close to Anguk subway station and adjacent to the city’s antique district. A view down to Gyeongbok Palace is a spectacle in and of itself.

The hotel is managed by the Ascott Limited, a member of CapitaLand. It is the largest service residence owner-operator internationally. It has more than 200 properties across the Asia Pacific, Europe and Gulf regions.