Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo opens in Korea's New Technology Hub (Korea, South)
The brand new 282-room Courtyard hotel is a new introduction in Korea’s Gyeonggi province located in the heart of Pangyo Techno Valley, an emerging IT hub in suburban Seoul.
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Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo opens in Korea's New Technology Hub (Korea, South)
The brand new 282-room Courtyard hotel is a new introduction in Korea’s Gyeonggi province located in the heart of Pangyo Techno Valley, an emerging IT hub in suburban Seoul.
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Category: Asia Pacific - Korea, South - Industry economy
- Hotel opening
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2014-04-30
Marriott International, Inc. today announces the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo. Located in the heart of the Pangyo Techno Valley, a rising information technology cluster in Seongnam city, the 282-room hotel is just a three minute walk away from the Pangyo subway station which gives direct access to Seoul Gangnam in just 16 minutes with easy access to all southern Gyeonggi areas.
Commenting on the occasion, Don Cleary, Marriott International’s chief operations officer for Asia Pacific, said: “we are delighted to be opening this Courtyard hotel as the first Marriott branded property in Korea’s Gyeonggi province and are proud to be the first hotel to be built in this emerging IT business hub. In Mirae Asset we have found an excellent partner and we look forward to a long association with them to ensure the ongoing success of this exciting hotel.”
Paul Cannings, Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo’s general manager also commented, “It is very exciting to introduce Marriott International’s vision for smart business travel which combine innovative technology with contemporary design and comfort through this new Courtyard property in this developing city and with our optimum location, we hope to build a strong presence in the area targeting business travellers and local residents.”
For the discerning frequent business travellers, Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo implements a 100% smoke-free policy throughout the hotel and offers three thoughtfully designed room types ranging in size from 26 to 42 square meters, all equipped with a 40” flat screen smart TV, comfortable work desk and ergonomic chair and high-speed Internet access to help guests stay more productive. Also, an Executive Lounge is located on the top 19th floor for executive floor guests offering complimentary daily breakfast, evening happy hour service with canapés, complimentary coffee and tea and free meeting room usage benefits.
The complex is a 19-story building, with the hotel occupying the 8th floor and above with offices, retail shops, restaurants and coffee houses situated in floors below. The hotel is efficiently designed to satisfy the convenience of guests through its “one stop” layout with the lobby, restaurant and bar and meeting rooms located on the 8th floor. Guests and locals can experience the healthy, international flavors that all-day-dining restaurant MoMo Café showcases in the vibrant open kitchen and live cooking stations. The adjoining MoMo Bar serves a selection of snacks, beverages and spirits with an outdoor terrace overlooking the Pangyo Techno Valley. Moreover, seven multi-functional meeting rooms are ideal for a business meeting or social purposes with a dedicated Event Manager to coordinate the event from start to finish.
Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo is the 7th Marriott International property and 2nd Courtyard branded hotel to open in Korea. Being the first business hotel in the Pangyo Techno Valley, Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Pangyo will support the area’s development as an IT hot spot as well as strongly settling the property’s presence in the southern Gyeonggi region for both business travellers and locals.
About Courtyard by MarriottCourtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests’ needs for choice and control. With more than 950 locations in 38 countries and territories, Courtyard hotels participate in the award-winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay.
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