Andaz Gangnam, Seoul to open in 2019 - Located in Apgujeong near Han River

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Seoul will be getting her fourth Hyatt-branded property in 2019 - the Andaz Gangnam, Seoul. Slated to open in the city's famous Apgujeong neighbourhood, the Andaz Gangnam, Seoul will be South Korea's first Andaz-branded hotel and it will be minutes away from the Han River with high-end shopping and independent design labels located nearby. 

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Photo Credit: Andaz Gangnam, Seoul 

Photo Credit: Andaz Gangnam, Seoul 

The Andaz Gangnam, Seoul will be home to 241 guestrooms and suites and it will occupy the site of the previous KT building. It will also feature an all-day dining restaurant, a swimming pool, fitness centre and spa treatment rooms. Other Hyatt properties in Seoul include the Park Hyatt Seoul, Grand Hyatt Seouland the Grand Hyatt Incheon

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