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Hotel Brochure Guest Rooms HOTEL BROCHURE GUEST ROOMS ROOM & SUITES Rooms and suites at Grand InterContinental Seoul DELUXE ROOM Parnas encapsulate traditional Korean style with Deluxe Room encapsulates traditional Korean style with a refined contemporary a refined contemporary twist, evoking inviting twist. Furnishings with touches of modern conveniences evoke inviting residential residential charm for travelers. charm for travelers. Features Room No. of Rooms Size Bed Bedroom, Bathroom (Shower stall) Deluxe Room 314 40㎡ King, Queen or Twin View Junior Suite 111 60㎡ King, Queen or Twin Trade Center / Teheran-ro Bed Club Deluxe Room 10 40㎡ King King, Queen or Twin Club Junior Suite 70 60㎡ King or Twin Club InterContinental Suite 26 60㎡ King Club Grand Suite 3 60㎡ King Club Executive Suite 6 75㎡ King Club Corner Suite 8 85㎡ King JUNIOR SUITE Club Ambassador Suite 1 120㎡ King This elegant studio-typed Junior Suite features a bedroomwith a spacious living Club Presidential Suite 1 303㎡ King area, presenting a perfect space for family travelers. Features Bedroom, Bathroom (Shower stall) FOR ALL GUESTS View Services & Amenities Other Amenities Bed size (cm) Reservations and inquiries Trade Center / Teheran-ro High-speed wireless Polish goose down feather King Bed 180x203 +82 2-559-7777 internet access bedding with100% cotton Twin Bed 122x203 [email protected] Bed UHD 55’’ TV cover OTT service 5 types of pillows to choose King, Queen or Twin from Hair dryer Zero twist towels and terry In-room safe bathrobes Weight scale, shaving mirror Anti-allergy bedding service Bluetooth speaker (upon request) Mobile phone charger Jo Malone amenities Simmons Beautyrest Complimentary capsule mattress coffee, tea, and water bottles The Club InterContinental, located on the top •Exclusive check-in and check-out service •Club InterContinental Breakfast 34th floor, is a leading private lounge pursuing •Club InterContinental Refreshments CLUB INTERCONTINENTAL a sophisticated top-notch service with stunning •Club InterContinental Afternoon Tea Set views of the vibrant cityscape. •Club InterContinental Cocktail Hour •Free use of the meeting room in the Club Lounge (max. 2 hr, reservation required) * Children of 13 years or older must be accompanied by Inquiries +82 2-559-7580 their parent to enter the Club InterContinental GUEST ROOMS GUEST ROOMS CLUB INTERCONTINENTAL SUITE CLUB EXECUTIVE SUITE Experience a private journey at Club InterContinental Suite featuring a separate Club Executive Suite located on the upper floors boasts a panoramic view with bedroom and a spacious living area. abundant natural light given by windows on three sides. Features Features Bed, Living Room, Bed, Living Room, Bathroom (Shower stall) Bathroom (Shower stall) View View Trade Center / Teheran-ro Trade Center / Teheran-ro Bed Bed King King CLUB CORNER SUITE CLUB GRAND SUITE Club Corner Suite exudes luxury and comfort. Large windows on three sides This studio-typed Club Grand Suite with a 4m high ceiling fuses contemporary provide a breathtaking view, filling the room with abundant warm natural light. with Korean style seamlessly. Features Features Bed, Bathroom (Shower stall) Bed, Living Room, Bathroom (Shower stall) View View Trade Center / Teheran-ro Trade Center / Teheran-ro Bed Bed King King GUEST ROOMS GUEST ROOMS CLUB AMBASSADOR SUITE CLUB PRESIDENTIAL SUITE The 120 sqm Club Ambassador Suite is a 4m high-ceilinged residence beautifully The palatial 303 sqm Club Presidential Suite is the pinnacle of luxury travel, decorated with elegant texturesand patterns. The suite finished with meticulous accompanied by magnificent monochromatic decor with the soaring 4m ceiling. details, features a charming bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe, LG Styler, This extravagant residence features a spacious living room with an OLED UHD a spacious living room with OLED UHD 65” TV, two bathrooms, a dining table 77'' TV, a dedicated library, one bedroom, two lavish bathrooms, a dining table for six guests, and a private pantry. for eight guests, a walk-in wardrobe, LG Styler, a treatment room equipped with a running machine, a sauna, and a state-of-the-art kitchen. Features Features Bed, Living Room, Bed, Living Room, Bathroom (Shower stall) Bathroom (Shower stall) View View Trade Center / Teheran-ro Trade Center / Teheran-ro Bed Bed King King MEETING ROOMS With state-of-the-art facilities and over 3,000sqm of GRAND BALLROOM(1,494m²) / 5F MEETING ROOMS meeting space to select from, Grand InterContinental Height Seoul Parnas is one of meeting planners’ most 7.5m preferred venuesfor corporate and social events. Maximum Capacity 1500 Class U - - Reception Space Separation Meeting Room Sq.m Sq.ft Dimensions Height Round Buffet Theater room Shape Shape Cocktail 3 Sections Built-in LCD Projectors Grand Ballroom 1,494 16,081 51.96 x 28.76 7.5 1,160 850 1,040 1,561 - - 1,600 5 • Section I 481 5,177 16.72 x 28.76 7.5 350 250 347 520 110 130 530 Screen 5 / 400 inch screens • Section II 527 5,673 18.32 x 28.76 7.5 350 250 347 520 110 130 530 Sound British NEXO embedded • Section III 481 5,177 16.72 x 28.76 7.5 350 250 347 520 110 130 530 5F speakers and top-notch sound equipment Rose Room 216 2,330 11.43 x 18.94 3.5 110 100 114 170 51 60 150 Lighting Carnation Room 121 1,306 11.35 x 10.69 3.5 70 60 48 84 30 36 80 LED moving light (capable of producing various colors), Maple Room 114 1,232 9.02 x 12.69 3.6 50 50 48 68 30 36 50 par light, table light Tulip Room 54 581 6.10 x 8.85 3.4 30 - 18 30 24 30 30 ROSE(216m²) / 5F Orchid Room 414 4,381 25.40 x 16.30 2.95 240 240 252 420 87 108 300 • Section I 207 2,385 12.70 x 16.30 2.95 120 90 126 210 57 72 150 • Section II 207 2,385 12.70 x 16.30 2.95 120 90 126 210 57 72 150 Chrysanthemum 270 3,079 16.50 x 16.41 2.95 140 140 147 240 51 66 240 Room 2F Iris Room 136 1,475 16.76 x 7.30 2.8 70 50 72 108 42 48 80 Azalea Room 64 667 5.00 x 9.11 2.8 20 - 30 41 21 24 30 Camellia Room 99 1,130 7.00 x 14.17 3.1 50 40 54 86 36 42 50 Lotus Room 82 840 7.30 x 11.25 2.8 40 - 36 53 24 30 40 Wisteria Room 67 678 5.52 x 12.25 3.1 30 - 30 46 27 30 30 CARNATION(121m²) / MAPLE(114m²) / TULIP(54m²) / 5F Forsythia Room 90 969 7.25 x 12.55 3 50 40 45 86 30 36 50 Water Lily 3F 41 441 7.10 x 5.80 3 20 - 18 27 15 21 20 Room Paeonia Room 58 624 5.12 x 11.40 2.8 30 - 30 46 27 30 30 For Meetings For Rooms & Meetings +82 2-559-7778 +82 2-559-7770 [email protected] [email protected] RESTAURANT GRAND KITCHEN With an airy ambience created by the 7m high ceiling and large windows, Grand Kitchen is a premium buffet restaurant offering culinary delights with healthy dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients. Diners can enjoy the view of chefs preparing dishes from the extended Kitchen piazza. (11 private rooms) Inquiries +82 2-559-7575 HAKONE GRAND DELI LOBBY LOUNGE & BAR WEI LOU Hakone is an authentic Japanese restaurant highly praised Grand Deli is a great place to enjoy the finest delis Located on the 1st floor, the Lobby Lounge & Bar Wei Lou, meaning “taste at its peak”, is a modern by worldwide food critics. It features exquisitely prepared and sweets expertly prepared by our patissiers, along is an iconic part of the hotel with occidental theme Chinese restaurant located on the 34th floor, serving Japanese cuisine and Heartwarming service called with premium coffee, wine and champagne. The with oriental decorations as well as traditional décor the finest of authentic Shandong and Beijing dishes. Omotenashi (おもてなし). The restaurant was designed interior theme is of a luxurious jewelry shop by the in resemblance to Korean heritage. Library-style seats It features Peking Roast Duck and fresh ingredients by one of the most prestigious interior designers in world class architects, Rockwell Group, and tableware for comfort, and healthy beverages with live music, prepared by a chef from the famous Quanjude. Japan, Ilya Corporation, with décor inspired by Japanese by legendary silversmith Georg Jensen. making it ideal for business and social occasions. (11 private rooms) wooden mosaic called Yoseki. (13 private rooms) Inquiries +82 2-559-7623 Inquiries +82 2-559-7653 Inquiries +82 2-559-7603 Inquiries +82 2-559-7620 FACILITIES METROPOLITAN FITNESS CLUB BUSINESS CENTER Hours 06:00 ~ 23:00 Extra facilities Hours 07:00 ~ 22:00 (weekdays) Meeting Rooms5 meeting rooms available for interviews, (Closed every third Tuesday of the month) Break Room, Sleeping Room, Skin Care Salon, 09:00 ~ 18:00 (weekends & holidays) presentations, and corporatemeetings Hair Salon Color Printer & Scanner Location 3rd FL of Grand InterContinental Seoul *Business hours are subject to change Separate Workstation with Internet Access Parnas Location 3rd FL of Grand InterContinental Seoul Age limit LCD Projector, Laptop, Speakerphone Rental Service Sauna Charge KRW 55,000 (accompanied by Club member) Parnas You have to be at least 18 years to enter our fitness ( ) Inquiries - - KRW 27,500 guests facilities (gym, sauna). +82 2 559 7550 * tax included Swimming Pool : Only available to hotel guests aged Inquiries +82 2-559-7531 12 or older and taller than 150cm (4.92 feet).
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