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| The Fairmont Ambassador Seoul opened on Seoul's Yeouido, Wednesday. Courtesy of Fairmont Ambassador Seoul |
By Jun Ji-hye
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opened the brand's first hotel in Korea ― the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul ― at the Parc. 1 Complex on Feb. 24 to become a new landmark of Seoul's Yeouido financial district near the Han River. The Fairmont Ambassador Seoul offers an extraordinary setting to host world leaders, business travelers, families and vacationers.
The new hotel is connected to the Yeouido subway station on lines 5 and 9 and Hyundai Department Store.
The hotel said its guests can enjoy both riverfront access and glamorous rooftop experiences combined with panoramic views of nearby skyscrapers and the capital's iconic waterway.
Designed by world-renowned architect Richard Rogers, the Parc. 1 Complex immerses guests in a combination of Korean aesthetics and contemporary style, seamlessly harmonizing tradition and modernity.
"We're delighted to open a bold new chapter for the Fairmont collection, here in Seoul," said Garth Simmons, Accor CEO of Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea. "The Fairmont brand is known worldwide for its grand and awe-inspiring properties as well as its thoughtful and engaging colleagues who aim to make every stay a cherished and memorable experience. We are excited to continue the brand's journey in Seoul."
The new hotel features 326 guestrooms and suites as well as four dining venues, an indoor swimming pool, spa, fitness center and a diverse selection of event spaces.
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| Fairmont Ambassador Seoul's suite / Courtesy of Fairmont Ambassador Seoul |
The Fairmont Gold Lounge offers more luxurious experiences where a dedicated team strives to deliver personalized services for each guest. At the Fairmont Gold, guests can enjoy exclusive privileges, including curated menus and preferential access to hotel facilities as well as a complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, evening canapes and a private bar.
Three restaurants and one bar of the hotel also showcases the finest local ingredients. Among them, Spectrum offers the essence of Southeast Asian and Western cuisine with two open kitchens, bringing chefs and diners together for a gourmet journey.
Mariposa, located on the hotel's uppermost 29th floor, provides guests with a chance to experience a modern European fare of tasting courses indoors or at an iconic terrace.
M29, the hotel's signature rooftop bar, serves bespoke cocktails and panoramic vistas of the Han River and Seoul skyline, while the Atrium Lounge offers artisanal coffees, curated teas and iconic champagnes served in a light-filled space.
To offer the ideal venue for a diverse range of occasions, the hotel boasts one Grand Ballroom and 10 meeting rooms, comprising a total 1,995 square meters of event space. In particular, Gallery 7 spans an entire floor and offers a selection of spaces for functions ranging from family celebrations to upscale business meetings.
Fairmont Fit delivers a carefully curated selection of wellness experiences.
"With Fairmont's timeless warmth and engaging personality, we aim to become Seoul's essential new gathering place for elite business leaders, innovators and creators," said Carl Gagnon, general manager of the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul. "We eagerly look forward to welcoming our first guests and crafting unforgettable memories together."
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