A Tour of the New W Seoul
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Inc. has opened it first W Hotel in Asia and is billing it as a “sumptuous haven with urban sensibilites.”
The W Seoul-Walkerhill is set in an urban resort destination close to the heart of Seoul, South Korea. The 14-story building has 253 rooms including 30 suites overlooking the Han River and views of the Acha mountain.
There are 1,500 square-feet of meeting space and room types are named for their ambience: Wonderful Room, Spa Room, Scent Room and Media Room.
The Wonderful Room is red and white and shrouded with curtains. The largest standard room available offers views of the river.
The Spa Room is as its name suggests, decorated in shades of gray and white with natural wood and of course a spa next to floor-to-ceiling windows. Scents, candles and in-room therapies can refresh the weary traveler.
The Scent Room has a private balcony overlooking the river and a menu of aromatherapy. The blue and white interiors also have water views.
The Media Room comes with an array of interactive media including a DVD home theater, the latest games, Plasma TV, Internet access, music and a “munchie box.” Media Rooms have a round bed and circular bathtub in an oversized bathroom.
The 13th floor suite overlooks the river and mountains and designed to “make you feel like a dignitary or celebrity.” It has a large living room with seating for 10, a separate dining room, a kitchen, a bar and a bedroom with adjoining dressing room. The master bedroom has a “huge” oval jacuzzi bathtub. The room is equipped with a home theater system and other electronic systems.
Namu restaurant features ethnic Asian dishes and has 197 seats. A salon and spa, collection of artwork, underground shopping, fitness center and a red jaguar limousine providing transportation for guests rounds out the amenities.
