Conrad Hotel Preps for Debut in Seoul
Nov 12, 2012
Conrad Seoul is putting on the final touches as it prepares for its debut on November 27. Anchoring the luxury hotel—which occupies one of four towers in the multipurpose commercial venue IFC Seoul—is a 131-foot spiral staircase that connects floors on through five. Meanwhile, 434 spacious designer guestrooms are outfitted with a multimedia hub featuring a Mac computer. Dining options include 37 Grill and Bar and the Executive Lounge on the 37th floor, offering panoramic views of the South Korean capital and Han River; Italian restaurant Atrio, marked by soaring ceiling adorned with sculptural lighting; and three-meal venue Zest.




Other amenities include the Wellness Zone, featuring a spa and fitness club with pool, as well as 28,000 square feet of function space encompassing two ballrooms with a private foyer. The hotel also has implemented a variety of eco-friendly initiatives, including rainwater harvesting for use in irrigation, grey water usage in toilets and public spaces, solar panels, transparent dual-sheet glass to efficiently control indoor temperatures, and an ice thermal storage system utilizing late-night surplus electricity.



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