Ssangyong Construction Completes Remodeling of 66-Year-Old Jangchung-dong 'Ambassador Hotel'

The Longest-Standing Private Hotel Transforms into a World-Class Luxury Hotel
Ssangyong Construction Undertakes Full Remodeling for the First Time in 20 Years Since 2001 Exterior
Features Include Retractable Roof Banquet Hall, Outdoor Swimming Pool, and Traditional Atmosphere Interior

Ambassador Seoul Pullman in Jangchung-dong. / Provided by Ssangyong Construction.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kangwook Cho] Ssangyong Engineering & Construction announced on the 30th that it has completed the remodeling of the Ambassador Hotel located in Jangchung-dong, Seoul, into the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel, a special first-class (5-star) luxury hotel, after about two years of renovation work.

The most noticeable change through the remodeling is the installation of a retractable glass roof on the top floor and the outdoor swimming pool on the 4th floor, where guests can enjoy various banquets while overlooking nearby Namsan, Inwangsan, and Bukhansan mountains. This is expected to become a new landmark in Seoul, enabling differentiated operation according to seasonal and climatic changes.

The hotel's exterior has been completely transformed into a luxurious curtain wall look finished with glass and metal panels, creating a unique style. Existing facilities such as the fitness center, sauna, and indoor swimming pool have been extensively renovated to match the luxury hotel standards.

A large display measuring 821 cm in width and 257 cm in height has been installed in the hotel lobby, exhibiting "Light of Geumgang," a work by media art master artist Lee Inam, creating a distinctive Korean-style luxury hotel atmosphere.

Additionally, the number of rooms has been reduced from 413 to 269, and 49 luxury residences designed for long-term guests and customers seeking top-tier accommodations with cooking facilities are planned to open next year. To emphasize its distinction as the oldest private hotel in existence, most rooms are decorated with traditional Korean-style interiors, and the poolside suites directly connected to the outdoor swimming pool are equipped with private jacuzzis.

A Ssangyong Engineering & Construction official stated, "Ssangyong Engineering & Construction not only holds the top record for apartment remodeling construction in Korea but also has outstanding achievements in remodeling the highest-grade buildings domestically and internationally. Based on these achievements and strong trust, we were requested twice over 20 years by the same client to undertake exclusive construction."

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