Seoul, November 13, 2013 - Ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong - the fifth ibis property in the country - is now open! This newly-built economy hotel is located in Insadong, Seoul's renowned cultural district where historical temples, antique shops, and art galleries blend with department stores, cafés and restaurants.

Mr. Patrick Basset, Senior Vice President for Accor Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines says, "We are proud to further extend the ibis network in South Korea, with the brand's fifth hotel in the country and our third address in Seoul. Renowned for its quality, consistent services, and value for money, we are confident that ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong will quickly become a favorite amongst both local and international guests visiting our wonderful city."

Ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong offers 363 comfortable guest rooms, each is well-designed and fully equipped with LED TV, free Wi-Fi internet access, a working desk, and quality in-room amenities. The room's layout reinforces the practicality of space and comfort, ensuring that every part of the room is utilised to maintain efficiency and functionality.

Ms Yeon-Soon Song, General Manager of ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong says "We are proud that this hotel is the first international branded hotel in the area. True to the ibis promise of delivering 'simplicity, modernity, and well-being', this hotel will be a top choice for those looking for an affordable hotel with international standard services and facilities in the heart of Seoul's cultural district."

The hotel provides breakfast and lunch at its signature TASTE Restaurant from 6:30am until midday, giving guests the freedom to choose their favourite time to dine. The hotel's Le Bar is also available for those who want a friendly place to relax and enjoy a light meal or snack with a wide range of refreshing beverages on offer throughout the day and evening.

Other hotel facilities include three Meeting Rooms that can accommodate up to 70 guests for small to midscale functions and business meetings with audio-visual equipment and attentive staff; a Rooftop Gardenwhich offers breath-taking panoramic views of the city as a backdrop for receptions and events; and

a Gym and Sauna giving guests a chance to recharge after a long day of touring and shopping around town.

Located in the heart of Insadong, ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong is within walking distance from AnGuk Station (Line 3, Exit 4) and both Incheon and Gimpo airports can be reached in an hour or less. The hotel is surrounded by many attractions and points of interest, including Unhyeongung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Bukchon.

For more information about the hotel and guest rate offers, please visit accorhotels.com or ibishotel.com

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ABOUT ibis

ibis, the worldwide economy hotel brand of the Accor group, offers consistent quality accommodation and services in all its hotels, for the best local value: a well-designed and fully-equipped bedroom, major hotel services available 24/7 and a wide choice of on-site food and beverage options. The quality of the ibis standard has been recognised by the International Organization for Standardization certification ISO 9001 since 1997. ibis is also the world's first hotel chain to demonstrate its environmental commitment through securing the ISO 14001 certification, which has already been awarded to one third of its hotels.

Established in 1974, ibis is the European leader and one of the first economy hotel chains in the world, with more than 117,171 rooms and 957 hotels in 55 countries.

For additional information, please visit www.ibishotel.com

Country Press Contact

Ms. Eugene Choi

Marketing and Communications Manager

Accor Ambassador Hotel Management Korea

T: + 82 2 2270 3440

E: Eugene.Choi@accor.com

Hotel Press Contact

Ms. Gahee Kim

Ibis Ambassador Seoul Insadong

T: + 82 2 6730 1603

E: ibisismkt@ambatel.com