Coral Beirut Al Hamra adds two Ambassador Suites to room options

Coral Beirut Al Hamra Hotel has added a new category of suites with extra-large rooftop terraces and outdoor seating lounges. The 87 sq m Ambassador Suites are on the 11th floor and boast fully equipped kitchens, spacious living rooms as well as luxury bathrooms and amenities.

Hartmut Grauel, General Manager of Coral Beirut Al Hamra Hotel, said that the new category of suites has been designed to appeal to discerning travellers. "There has been a sustained demand for a full-size apartment with a kitchen and living room. As the trend is increasing to mix business with pleasure, many business travellers also prefer such facilities to enjoy a relaxing time in a spacious setting," he said.

The  four-star Coral Beirut Al Hamra has 100 rooms including 39 Business Suites, 20 Executive Suites and two 2-bedroom Ambassador Suites. Located 10km from Hariri International Airport, the hotel is convenient for both business and leisure, with facilities including a restaurant with outdoor terrace, 24-hour in-room dining service, business centre, a column-free ballroom and daylight meeting room with an outdoor terrace, gym, free Internet and private parking.

Accor opens first ibis budget hotel in South Korea

Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Asia Pacific and South Korea, has opened the ibis budget Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun, the first ibis budget brand hotel in South Korea. 

Source: Accor. The Ibis budget Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun.

The newly-built hotel has 195 guestrooms and is located north of Seoul’s Han River in a commercial district renowned for its traditional markets and shopping centres. Ibis budget Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun is a 10-minute drive to Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Myeong-dong District, Chunggyechen Stream and major shopping malls. The hotel is a stone’s throw away from the subway lines 2, 4, and 5, which connect it to the rest of Seoul.

Patrick Basset, Chief Operating Officer for Accor Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines said, “With the successful opening of our ibis hotels in Seoul and Busan, we are proud and excited to introduce the first ibis budget hotel in South Korea. Ibis budget is one of Accor’s leading economy brands where at a value for money room rate, guests will find cosy beds, spacious showers, soft duvets, and an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet.

“We saw an increasing demand in Seoul for international-standard accommodations coupled with affordable pricing; we therefore believe this hotel will become a favourite amongst domestic and international travellers visiting this vibrant city.”

All rooms are equipped with a flat screen TV with multi-media hub, individual reading lights, Wi-Fi connection, work table, safe, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, and a sizable en-suite bathroom with shower. The hotel also features a 24-hour business corner with free Internet access and printing services.

The hotel’s General Manager, Tchang Lee, said, “Ibis budget Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun integrates the core values of the ibis family brands – ‘simplicity, modernity and well-being’ and promises guests a quality accommodation at an affordable price, with the highlight being the signature beddings - Sweet Beds by ibis budget - for a good night’s sleep.”

To book a room, please visit www.accorhotels.com/9114 or email H9114-RE@accor.com.