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The Best Hanok Hotel of Korea, GYEONG WON JAE AMBASSADOR in the spotlight

GYEONG WON JAE AMBASSADOR
2017-12-12 08:00 3478

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea's cutting-edge international city of Songdo, Incheon, GYEONG WON JAE AMBASSADOR boasts an old-fashioned traditional beauty in a modern building and is the largest Hanok hotel in Korea, equipped with high-class hotel services. It is the first 5-star Hanok hotel, and is operated by Ambassador Hotel Group, having 62 years of history and tradition in hotel business. Among the 23 hotels run by the group, GYEONG WON JAE AMBASSADOR offers one of the highest quality 5-star hotel services. Along with the 5-star services, the hotel was used in the filming of Dokkaebi, a Korean fantasy drama.

The Best Hanok Hotel of Korea GYEONG WON JAE AMBASSADOR
The Best Hanok Hotel of Korea GYEONG WON JAE AMBASSADOR

  • The best and the biggest Hanok hotel where authentic Korean housing and 5-star hotel services are harmonized
  • Providing various services to experience Korean culture, such as wearing Hanbok and traditional play experience
  • 25 minutes by car Incheon International Airport and 1 hour by car from Seoul
  • Great nearby facilities including a waterside park, shopping centers, a premium outlet, performance halls, and more
  • Operates an excellent Korean restaurant offering diverse traditional Korean cuisine
  • Attracting attention as a drama shooting place, due to the beautiful hanok background, especially also popular as a shooting spot for the drama 'Dokkaebi'

Under the concept of 'Strolling through the time of the Korean Peninsula', the hotel was built in the traditional architectural styles of the Goryeo and the Joseon dynasties. The completeness of Hanok beauty was achieved through the participation of prominent architects. Since the hotel is surrounded by Songdo Central Park consisting of lush greenery and waterside space, the scenery of the hotel and its surroundings are picturesque, while the antique tree columns and the roof are piled with tiles in layers displaying the authentic elegance of Hanok.

Combined with Hanok and modern hotel facilities for guest's convenience, rooms of the GYEONG WON JAE AMBASSADOR INCHEON were built in Joseon dynasty architectural style, which features a simple quality. The beauty of moderation is emphasized with neatly framed columns, beams, and cross-beams without special ornament or decoration. This scenery enables visitors to feel the calm and quiet Chosun dynasty and Kyobang cultures. Deluxe rooms are finished with warm feeling woods and Hanji (traditional Korean paper), creating a cozy atmosphere. Pillows that can be selected according to guest's preference, and comfortable bedding will offer the highest quality sleeping environment. Deluxe Suite rooms and Royal Suite rooms are independent houses consisting of a bedroom, Daecheong (living room), Daecheongmaru (Ondol), courtyard, and backyard, which add the grace of traditional a Hanok. Inside the Daecheongmaru, a tea space decorated with a traditional mattress is provided, and its connection to the backyard presents another original feature of Hanok openness. Bathrooms are specially furnished with a big cypress bathtub and sauna room.

At Sura, a Korean restaurant where visitors can experience the taste of Korean tradition, has a diverse menu from elegant royal cuisine to light single dishes. Sura carefully selects its ingredients and cooks heartily as if preparing a royal meal, and sensitively balances every side dish to deliver special tastes. The interior was designed to create modern architectural beauty by harmonizing the traditional and the modern. Beverages including traditional teas can be enjoyed as well.

The two-story banquet building, Gyeonwonru, was built in the Jusimpo style of the Goryeo dynasty, and can be used for MICE, including traditional weddings, family banquets, corporate events, etc. Its grand ballroom, Arirang Hall, can accommodate up to 300 people. In the lobby, a business corner is provided for using the Internet.

You can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the 100-year-old hiking trail alongside hackberry and apricot trees, and a Hanbok rental service (20,000 KRW per hour), traditional game equipment, etc. are prepared to offer traditional experiences of Korea.

It is conveniently located 25 minutes away from Incheon International Airport by car, and Seoul can be reached within an hour by car. Hotel trails and Songdo Central Park (waterside park) are connected directly, and tour spots including an observatory tower building, shopping centers, a premium outlet, a city museum, etc. can be visited within 10 minutes. For more information, please visit http://www.gyeongwonjae.com/.

For more information:
+82-32-729-1101
gwjrsvn@ambatel.com

Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20171205/2007713-1

Source: GYEONG WON JAE AMBASSADOR
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