Seoul Plaza Hotel

Location. The Seoul Plaza Hotel is located adjacent to the Seoul Plaza in Seoul, Korea. City Hall is one block away, while Deoksu Palace tours are conducted two blocks from the hotel. The Myeong Dong shopping area and the Nam Dae Mun Market are located one-half kilometer away.
Hotel Features. Nine restaurants and bars serve a range of cuisine styles, including French, traditional Japanese, deli, Teppanyaki and Chinese. The Plaza Pub hosts live music and serves draft beers and pizzas. The Grand Ballroom seats up to 800 people. Five function halls accommodate smaller gatherings. High-speed Internet access is available throughout the hotel. A business center offers fax, photocopy and print services. Recreational amenities include the Plaza fitness Club, which contains a naturally lit pool, an aerobics studio, an indoor golf practice range, saunas, relaxation lounges and a health clinic. A shopping arcade adjoins the hotel and houses a pharmacy, a flower shop, a tailor, a beauty parlor and a laundry service. Complimentary parking is available. The hotel offers currency exchange services.

Guestrooms. This 22-story hotel offers 455 guestrooms equipped with high-speed Internet access for a fee, and cable television. Décor features warm color schemes and modern furnishings. Accommodations include coffeemakers. In-room safes are provided. Rooms feature bathrobes and slippers. Bottled water and newspapers are complimentary. Club-level rooms provide access to the Club Lounge, complimentary breakfasts and access to the Plaza Fitness Club.

Expert Tip. The Seoul Plaza Hotel introduced its popular Delicieux Plaza Cooking Club in 1999. Chefs offer training from such matters as international table manners to creating gourmet western and Asian cuisine.