First AC Hotel by Marriott in South Korea Opens in Seoul

(29 April 2022, 12:14 +07)  The first AC Hotel by Marriott in South Korea has opened in Seoul.

Featuring 274 guestrooms and private pool suites, the AC Hotel Seoul Gangnam is located in the Yeoksam-dong area of Gangnam district, which is home to the corporate headquarters of many multinational companies and upscale shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

The hotel is approximately 60 minutes by car from Incheon International Airport (ICN).

Premier Room at the AC Hotel Seoul Gangnam in South Korea

“We are thrilled to introduce the AC Hotels brand to South Korea with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Seoul Gangnam,” said Jeff Tomczek, Global Brand Leader of AC Hotels. “Seoul is known for its vibrant design scene, making the design-led AC Hotels brand an ideal fit for the city. The hotel is set to offer a perfectly orchestrated experience based on purposeful design, flexible spaces and carefully crafted experiences, which will empower our guests to be more creative, productive and fulfilled.”

The four innovative Premier Pool Rooms and a Premier Pool Suite feature private swimming pools and sunbeds on their terraces, with premium amenities that include Bluetooth speakers, Nespresso coffee machines, air purifiers and Korres toiletries.

The brand's signature offerings include the Spanish-inspired AC Kitchen, an all-day dining restaurant which serves daily buffets of local and international favourites, a rooftop bar with floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor terrace, as well as an AC Lounge.

Other facilities include a gym equipped with modern cardio equipment and free weights, a sauna, kid's lounge with an indoor playground operated in collaboration with Kids Skolle, and 2,346 square feet of flexible function space.

The hotel's General Manager is Kim Bong-jae.