Hilton Garden Inn Seoul Gangnam — Photo by Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of a management agreement with JOON TOWER for Hilton Garden Inn Seoul Gangnam, which represents the launch of Hilton's focused service brand in South Korea. Managed by Hilton, the hotel is targeted for opening in the summer of 2021.

When it opens, Hilton Garden Inn Seoul Gangnam will provide an upscale and affordable accommodation option to travelers through its 208 guest rooms, a full-service restaurant and bar, meeting facilities, an outdoor pool, a fitness room, and The Shop, where snacks, local beverages and self-service coffee are available 24 hours a day.

Located in the center of Gangnam Business District (GBD), south of the Han River in Seoul, Hilton Garden Inn Seoul Gangnam is 30 kilometers from Gimpo Airport and 65 kilometers from Incheon International Airport. Renowned as one of the country's main tourist areas, Gangnam features trendy restaurants, upscale and designer-brand shopping malls, as well as vibrant nightlife options. Close to key cultural, entertainment, shopping and commercial areas, the hotel will be optimally situated for guests to enjoy popular tourist attractions such as COEX mall, Bongeunsa Temple, and Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs, a UNESCO world heritage site. In addition, GBD is a major office district in the city and a base for many major corporations, particularly in the technology, insurance and manufacturing sectors. The hotel's central location in GBD will enable it to serve as a convenient base for business travelers.

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