Oakwood Premier Incheon to Open 23 July 2014

Oakwood has confirmed that the Oakwood Premier Incheon, South Korea will open on 23 July 2014.

Oakwood Premier Incheon is located in the heart of the Songdo International Business District (IBD), a designated Free Economic Zone. The property is adjacent to the city’s convention center (Songdo Convensia), shopping mall attractions including Lotte Shopping Town, Jack Nicklaus Golf Club and Incheon Art Center. Oakwood Premier Incheon is a 20-minute ride from Incheon International Airport when traveling via the Incheon Bridge that connects Yeongjongdo and Songdo. The residence is an easy subway ride to Seoul.

The property brings the number of Oakwood branded properties in the Asia Pacific region to 28, and represents the company’s second Oakwood branded property in South Korea.

Even before its opening, Oakwood Premier Incheon has won a place among the top partner hotels for the 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014, hosting officials from the Olympic Council of Asia and the National Olympic Committee.

Catering to both long and short-term stays, Oakwood serviced apartments bring together the best of hotels and private apartments, combining the space, comfort and personalized environment of a fully equipped private apartment with the full amenities and 24-hour services of a hotel.

Occupying floors 36 through 64 of the soaring Northeast Asia Trade Tower skyscraper, the tallest building in Korea, the serviced residences boast panoramic views. The building’s 423 apartments of varying sizes and layouts start from 47 sqm (505 sq.ft.). Each apartment is fully furnished and equipped with gourmet kitchen and, with the exception of studio units, have separate living rooms and bedrooms. A penthouse on the 64th floor measures 371.6 sqm (4,000 sq.ft.) and offers opulent living with marble finishes, bathroom with steam sauna, elegant open-bar style kitchenette and stylish dining room.

The property will feature the Oak Restaurant and Bar, as well as banquet facilities which include a ballroom. WiFi is available in all common areas and there is a business center and a fitness center. 

“We are delighted to deepen our relationship with Hanmoo Convention, the owning company of both Oakwood-branded properties in South Korea, and to be planting our flag in Incheon, a city shaping up to be a city with global appeal,” said Dean Schreiber, managing director of the Oakwood branded property portfolio in Asia. “Strong partnerships such as these are the key to our growth as we seek to extend our footprint and bring the Oakwood brand of accommodations to more destinations.”

To celebrate its opening, the property is offering rates from KRW 150,000++ for a Studio Superior apartment.