'Lotte Hotel World' Nears Completion of Over 3 Years of Renovation

Renovation Completed for Guest Rooms, Lounge, and Restaurant
Buffet Closure in August Marks Practical End of Operations

The comprehensive renovation of Lotte Hotel World in Songpa-gu, Seoul, is gradually being completed after more than three years. When the buffet restaurant 'La Seine' reopens in August, the hotel's first major renovation in 30 years will be virtually concluded.

According to Lotte Hotel & Resort on the 21st, Lotte Hotel World opened 'The Lounge & Bar' on the 16th. The existing 'Lounge & Brasserie' was renovated into a modern lounge featuring a bar and all-day dining. The interior concept was inspired by Jamsil, a region named after sericulture during the Joseon Dynasty. The design features natural colors as the base, with navy green and burgundy accents representing the mulberry leaves that feed silkworms.

In January, Lotte Hotel World also completed the renovation of its Chinese restaurant, 'Dorim The Canton Table.' Covering 289 pyeong (approximately 954 square meters), the seating capacity was increased by about 1.5 times, with a total of 146 seats including eight Private Dining Rooms (PDRs) accommodating groups from four to twelve people. Artworks such as paintings and ceramics inspired by the origin of 'Dorim,' referring to the utopian Murung Garden, were displayed throughout the restaurant, creating a gallery-like atmosphere.

In May of last year, Lotte Hotel World completed the renovation of all guest rooms. The renovation was carried out separately for the upper and lower floors. After finishing the upper floor renovation in June 2021, the lower floor rooms were renovated within 11 months. A total of 244 rooms were renovated, and character rooms featuring Kakao Friends and others were increased from 30 to 52 to better accommodate families.

Lotte Hotel World introduced the 'Wonder Door' in January this year through a lobby renewal. The hotel explained that it has received high praise from customers as it allows entry to Lotte World within just a few steps.
[Photo by Lotte Hotel]

Through the lobby renovation, Lotte Hotel World introduced the 'Wonder Door' directly connecting to Lotte World in January this year. Previously, there was no internal passage to Lotte World, requiring guests to exit the building and walk about 10 minutes outside to enter, which was inconvenient.

Lotte Hotel World opened ahead of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. This comprehensive renovation is the first since the hotel opened over 30 years ago and began in May 2020 to address aging facilities and other improvements.

A representative of Lotte Hotel World stated, "We have been striving to improve areas that were lacking and to offer new experiences that only a hotel can provide. Since the renovation, there has been a noticeable increase in family customers as well as MZ generation (Millennials + Generation Z) guests."

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