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Walkerhill Hotel and Resort <br> 워커힐호텔앤리조트

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Walkerhill Hotel and Resort
워커힐호텔앤리조트
ISIN🆔
IndustryHospitality
Founded 📆April 8, 1963
Founder 👔
Headquarters 🏙️Seoul, South Korea
Area served 🗺️
South Korea
Products 📟 Hotels
Members
Number of employees
ParentSK Networks
🌐 WebsiteWalkerhill Hotel and Resort
📇 Address
📞 telephone

Walkerhill Hotel and Resort (Hangul: 워커힐호텔앤리조트) is a South Korean operator of luxury hotels. Walkerhill Hotel was the largest hotel in Asia when it opened in 1963. It operated the hotel business through the partnership with Starwood until it began to operate independently under the name of ‘WALKERHILL HOTEL & RESORT’starting from January 1, 2017. Currently, it is operating‘Grand Walkerhill Seoul, ‘Vista Walkerhill Seoul, and‘Douglas House’in Gwangjang-dong, Seoul.[1] [2] Other operations include ‘DARAKHYU’ which is the transit hotel/capsule hotel opened in Incheon International Airport and premium and regular lounges which opened in Terminal 2 (T2) of Incheon International Airport in 2018.[3]

History[edit]

  • April 1963 Opening of Walkerhill Hotel
  • March 1973 Acquisition of Walkerhill Hotel by SK Group
  • July 1978 Franchise contract with Sheraton Hotel
  • August 2004 Opening of Asia’s first W Hotel
  • December 2009 SK Networks merged with Walkerhill
  • January 2017 Opening of Grand Walkerhill Seoul as independent brand
  • January 2017 Opening of Korea’s first capsule hotel, DARAKHYU, in Incheon International Airport
  • April 2017 Opening of Vista Walkerhill Seoul as independent brand
  • April 2018 Renewal and reopening of Douglas House

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Hotels[edit]

  • Grand Walkerhill Seoul

It was previously known as Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel before it set the new beginning under the name of ‘Grand Walkerhill Seoul’ in January 2017 after ending the brand alliance with Starwood. It has a total of 412 guestrooms and ancillary facilities such as 8 food and beverage sections, Walkerhill Library, and Kids Club and is operating a total of 9 banquet halls with Vista Walkerhill Seoul. The casino exclusively for foreigners is also open. (Location: 177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul)

  • Vista Walkerhill Seoul

It was previously known as W Seoul Walkerhill before it set the new beginning under the name of ‘Vista Walkerhill Seoul’ in April 2017 after ending the brand alliance with Starwood. It has a total of 250 guestrooms and ancillary facilities such as 3 food and beverage sections, outdoor garden by the name of SKY YARD, and Wellness Club and is operating a total of 9 banquet halls with Grand Walkerhill Seoul. (Location: 177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul)

  • Doulgas House

This hotel was designed by the architect Soo-keun Kim in 1964, shortly after the hotel opened. It features the design that became a part of the mountain without harming the original natural landscape surrounding Walkerhill.In April 2018, it was renewed and reopened as the lifestyle hotel which provides guests with a nature friendly space of their own to think and take a rest. Guests to the hotel can use Douglas Lounge, Douglas Library, and Open Kitchen. (Location: 177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul) [5]

References[edit]

  1. Kim Bo-gyung (Oct 10, 2016). "Walkerhill to drop other names". The Korea Herald.
  2. ehotelier Guest Contributor (Apr 6, 2017). "South Korea's hotels compete to rebrand themselves to attract customers". ehotelier.
  3. Won Ho Jung (Dec 10, 2016). "Walkerhill to open capsule hotel Darakhyu". The Korea Herald.
  4. "The History of SK networks".
  5. "WALKERHILL "Douglas House" Renewal Open". Seoul MICE Webzine. May 24, 2018.

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