Sofitel Ambassador is conveniently located between Seouls newly developed Gangnam precinct and the traditional downtown area. Itaewon, Namdaemum and Dongdaemun markets are all within easy walk, as are museums, historic palaces and theatres. The hotel f. eatures 415 rooms with stunning views of the city and offers 6 international bars and restaurants. Other facilities include an executive floor, a modern health centre with hydrotherapy, indoor swimming pool, sauna, indoor driving range and gym.
Amenities
120 AC
120 DC
220 AC
220 DC
Air Conditioned
Airline Desk
Audio Visual Equipment
Babysitting/Child Services
Bar/Lounge
Barber Shop
Bath Tub
Barber/Beauty Shop
Porters
Bathroom Telephone
Business Center
Car Rental Desk
Cellular Telephone Rental
Coffee Shop
Coffee Maker in Room
Concierge Desk
Connecting Rooms
Copy Service
Cribs Available
Currency Exchange
24 Hour Front Desk
Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
Express Check In
Express Checkout
FAX
Florist
Free Parking
Gift Shop
Exercise Gym
Hairdryers Available
Hairdryers Available
Iron
Jacuzzi
Laundry Service
Guest Laundromat
Mini Bar
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Free Newspaper
News Stand
Pool
Heated Pool
Indoor Pool
Bus Parking
Indoor Parking
Parking
Outdoor Parking
Valet Parking
Radio
Restaurant
Ramp Access to Buildings
Safe Deposit Box
Sauna
24 Hour Security
Shops/Commercial Services
Shower
Smoke Detectors
Fitness Center or Spa
Sprinklers In Rooms
TV
Television with Cable
Wake-up Service
Wheel Chair Access
Rate Disclaimer
In addition to the nigthly rate , taxe and service may apply . See the room rate description.
Miscellaneous Information
South Korean Won is the native currency.
Check in time is 14:00
Check out time is 11:00
Time Zone is GMT
Opened in 1955
Renovated in 2003
366 rooms.
0 suites.
21 floors.
Directions
* From Incheon Airport Highway, take 88 Olympic Highway to Dongho Bridge and continue straight ahead until you reach the Jangcheungdong roundabout. KAL limousine bus terminals are located at exits 4 and 11 on the 1st floor of the airport. Alternatively, take public bus 4B or 11A to Namsan. From City Hall, take subway line 2 the green line . Change at Euljiro 3ga station for a train to Dongguk University. Use exit 1 and walk straight ahead to the hotel 50m .
* By motorway from the south, TOEGYERO, TOEGYERO TO-KA, NORTH
* By motorway from the west, TOEGYERO, CHANGCHUNG DONG, EAST
* By bus, 74-77-139, TEOKKE ROAD 5KA, ALL
* By RER, ALL, SEOUL STATION, ALL
* By subway, ORANGE LINE, DONGGUK UNIVERSI
* By RER, THIRD LINE, DONG KUK UNI
* By subway, BLUE LINE, CHUNGMURO
* By RER, CHUNG MOO RO
Guarantee Policy
A credit card is required to complete a reservation. Your credit card will be charged if cancellation policies are not correctly followed. Deposit may be required during special events
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation delay - 1 days prior arrival Please review the rate rules before confirming your reservation as cancellation policies may vary - unless otherwise stated.
Meeting Facility
KOEX
KOREA EXHIBITION CENTRE
Recreation Information
CHONMASAN
63 BUILDING AQUARIUM
NATIONAL THEATRE
PAEHAK-RO
HYEHWA-DONG
SEOUL ART CENTRE
HOAM ART HALL
NATIONAL THEATRE
SEJONG CULTURAL CENTRE
SK GROUP
HYUNDAI GROUP
SAMSUNG GROUP
KOEX
US 8TH ARMY
ITAEWON
YONGSAN PARK
CHUNGMU-RO
MYONG-DONG
SUNCHUNHYANG HOSPITAL
SAMSUNG CHEIL HOSPITAL
CHONGMYO SHRINE
KYONGBOK PALACE
TANKUK UNIVERSITY
SECRET GARDEN
DONGKUK UNIVERSITY
WAR MEMORIAL HALL
CITY HALL
KYONGBOK PALANCE
MYONG-DONG
TONGDAEMUN OPEN MARKET
LOTTE DEPARTMENT STORE
KOREA EXHIBITION CENTRE
TONGDAEMUN OPEN MARKET
OLYMPIC SPORTS COMPLEX
NAT MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART
LOTTE DEPARTMENT STORE
KOREA EXHIBITION CENTRE
TONGDAEMUN STADIUM
CHANGCHUNG STADIUM
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During the 19th century, Korea became a geopolitical pawn in the burgeoning regional competition between China, Japan and the encroaching European powers (plus the USA). After the 1895 Treaty of Shimonoseki, which ended the First Sino-Japanese war, Japan established a firm hegemony over Korea. Over the next 15 years, Korea entered one of the darkest periods of its history. The deep suspicion which continues to affect Japanese-Korean relations
to this day dates from this period.
At the end of World War II, as Japan was stripped of its colonial territories, the Soviets and Americans agreed to divide Korea along latitude 38°N (the 38th parallel). As the Cold War evolved, the Korean border – one of the few direct meeting points between the Soviet and American spheres of influence – became a key flashpoint. Cross-border incursions increased until full-scale war broke out between the two sides in 1950. The three-year war which followed engaged all the major powers and came closer than is often realised to provoking a nuclear conflagration. By 1953, a stalemate had been reached and an armistice was signed (although the war was never officially brought to an end). For the next three decades, locked into opposing Cold War blocs, the two Koreas went their separate ways. Relations with its northern neighbor remain a major concern in Seoul and the border between the two countries is closed.
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Finally, The Republic of Korea also has considerable experience in hosting major international sporting events, notably the 1986 Asian Games, the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, the 2002 Asian Games and the 2002 FIFA World Cup, which it co-hosted together with Japan – the first time this major sporting event has taken place in an Asian country. Visitors will benefit from sports facilities of a generally high standard, particularly in Seoul and in the larger cities.
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