The countdown is on for the year's most highly anticipated opening as Four Seasons puts the final touches of perfection on its first location in Korea: the future of luxury hospitality as embodied in the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. With the promise of exceptional accommodations, an incredible collection of dining and entertaining venues, an expansive fitness and spa complex and outstanding settings for events, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul has created a new benchmark in global style, sophistication and service. “More than simply a place to sleep, Four Seasons is where people come together to eat, drink and mingle; to celebrate and to close the deal; to relax and to be inspired,” said General Manager Lubosh Barta. Designed by Heerim Architects & Planners and LTW Designworks, the hotel boasts several dining and entertaining venues, each with its own character as conceived by some of today's cutting-edge creative minds, including AvroKO and Hong Kong-based André Fu. Now accepting reservations for arrivals beginning Oct. 15, 2015: In celebration of its opening this fall, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is extending a special Opening Offer, as well as the brand's popular Bed and Breakfast package. In 317 light-filled rooms and suites, guests will find spacious, beautifully appointed accommodations that create a private sanctuary for rest and relaxation. Every room features the new, fully customizable Four Seasons Bed, and Four Seasons services, including twice daily housekeeping and round-the-clock in-room dining, leave guests feeling pampered and refreshed. Each room also functions as a highly efficient and comfortable place to conduct business, with high tech amenities including complimentary Internet service. International travellers will appreciate the 24/7 business services, an Executive Club lounge and the well-connected, multi-lingual concierge team. Coinciding with the opening of the Hotel, Four Seasons will introduce several new dining and entertaining venues, including four restaurants, plus two speciality food shops for those on the go, led by Executive Chef Ralf Dohmeier. Sprawling across three floors and 5,800 square meters (64,430 square feet), Four Seasons Club Seoul is an enclave of health, fitness and socializing for the exclusive use of a very limited membership, and guests of Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. Facilities include a 765 square meter (8,235 square foot) gym and studios; members' lounge; three pools; indoor golf experience with driving range. A modern Korean sauna will include several bathing areas and zones for quiet relaxation. An intimate spa includes a couple's spa suite, an area for foot massage, nail bar and retail shop. The spa menu will feature an array of specialized skin care treatments using products such as Fedora, a top quality Korean line, as well as Biologique Recherche from France. When flawless is the goal, Four Seasons is the choice for hosting the most distinguished business meetings and social events. Easily accommodating parties from 10 to 500, the Hotel's two ballrooms and seven event spaces – in addition to 25 private rooms in its dining and entertaining venues – offer a choice of settings and styles. Event hosts will also have access to the hotel's florist, celebrated Tokyo-based floral designer Nicolai Bergmann, who will open his first shop in Korea within Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. — SG
