Mondrian Seoul Itaewon also targets local customers offering restauration and nightlife to Seoul's inhabitants. It will join the 17 Accor branded hotels in the South Korean capital.

Developed in partnership with Yojin Construction & Engineering, the 296 rooms property now welcomes guests with a large panel of services. Mondrian Seoul Itaewon features sbe’s signature food and beverage brands the Mediterranean restaurant Cleo along with the Rumpus Room with a DJ set or Blind Spot to sip a cup of tea, Privilege bar with a rooftop terrace and Altitude Pool.

The hotel is also equipped with a fitness center, a 25m indoor pool and a sauna.

Acoor and sbe are planning a 15 proprties portfolio by 2022 with several openings already announced in Australia, the Dominican Republic, Germany, Puerto Rico, Singapore, and Vietnam.

For Michael Issenberg, Chairman & CEO of Accor Asia Pacific, "The Mondrian brand captivates the energy of Seoul with its creativity, revolutionary design and exciting bars and restaurants. Seoul is one of Asia's most dynamic cities and is renowned for its colorful K-pop scene and fashion-forward vision, while remaining deeply rooted in culture and tradition. The opening of Mondrian Seoul Itaewon will provide a complete lifestyle hotel experience in the heart of Seoul's most vibrant district."