Hotel Spotlight/ Grand Hilton Seoul Award-winning Grand Hilton Convention Center showcases new restaurant decor Where is the best convention center In Korea, we know the answer easily. Grand Hilton Seoul Hotel was awarded the Best Brand prize at the field of convention based on the survey of 2,563 Times readers conducted June 2 and 13, 2003 by Korea Times. Since it opened in late Dec. 2001, it has become the venue of choice for domestic and international meetings and conventions. Facing directly across from the Main Hotel, the center houses a large convention hall as well as small and medium-sized banquet halls and conference rooms. Prior to the opening of the new building, meetings and conventions were held in the Hotel's Grand Ballroom, but the new purpose-built Convention Center gives the Grand Hilton Seoul an independent and separate facility within a minute's walk of the Hotel. Featuring a spacious lobby and reception area, the new Convention Center provides a quiet and tranquil atmosphere that facilitates smooth transitions between cocktail receptions, meals and meetings. The all-in-one concept is a strong selling point which event planners will like, marketing managers at the hotel note. The forth-floor Convention Hall offers a contemporary atmosphere combined with state-of-the-art audio-visual facilities. Capable of accommodating up to 2,500 guests, this business-oriented venue is perfectly suited for international events, workshops and seminars, according to the persons concerned with the hotel. The third-floor Emerald Hall blends modern and classical design elements to create an inviting and spacious venue. Capable of accommodating anywhere from 100 to 1,200 persons, this venue is suitable for events of all sizes including seminars, workshops, small scale music concerts and engagement parties. The Diamond Hall can seat up to 340 guests and includes a large reception area plus an adjoining but separate banquet room which allows a smooth transition of guests between events. Spacious and tastefully decorated, the third and forth floor reception areas provide an elegant yet cozy atmosphere for all kinds of meeting. Tastefully appointed with modern style tables and leather chairs, the reception area offers a sophisticated, relaxed atmosphere that guests will appreciate especially during transitions between events. A glass wall brings the outdoor scenery indoors, further enhancing the ambiance. The Grand Hilton Seoul Convention Center is deemed as the perfect setting for international meetings and conventions from the standpoint of external experts as well. Therefore, the Convention Center has successfully hosted such events as the Extraordinary FIFA Congress and the 3rd as well as the 4th World Knowledge Forum hosted by the Maeil Economic Business Daily. No event is too large or too small, the flexibility of the room arrangement allows endless possibilities, the parties concerned at the hotel say. The Grand Hilton Seoul features eight fully equipped conference rooms for functions of up to 100 people. For larger functions or banquets, the Grand Ballroom can seat up to 700 people for dinner or 1,200 people for cocktail parties. New interiors for Japanese and Chinese restaurants In addition to this, Chinese restaurant Yeohyang and Japanese restaurant Mitsumomo at the Grand Hilton Seoul are sporting stylish new interiors. The two fine dining establishments reopened early last month with a fresh new look following a month of renovations. While maintaining the restaurants' basic structure and shape, the design team has revamped the interior wall coverings and lighting, as well as adding some artistic touches to design of the popular eateries. Mr. Koh YY, manager of Yeohyang and Mitsumomo, said the new interior design seeks to blend the traditional and the modern to create a sophisticated dining atmosphere. "We've worked very hard to get just the right mood in the new design by combining natural and modern materials in perfect balance. I hope our guests will enjoy dining in these new and refined surroundings," Mr. Koh said. Mitsumomo's new look is light and breezy, with tatami mats matching subtly with the beige wall coverings and a stylish line of illuminated panels that runs along one wall. The sushi bar offers a contrasting mood with its sleek and modern black tones providing the ideal venue to relax with fine Japanese food and sake. The designers have kept the paved corridor that leads to Mitsumomo's separated banquet rooms. With the tatami mats and traditional wall paneling, these rooms offer a private and calm environment for groups to enjoy a leisurely meal. Over at Yeohyang, the design team has opted for earthy tones to give a peaceful warmth to the main dining area. A reflective wall made up of sleek geometric shapes gives the interior a focal point and adds a touch of artistry. Yeohyang's large banquet halls for family or business gatherings have been restored and enhanced to create a luxurious setting for special events. Modern touches and use of subtle down-lighting build on the mood of intimacy. The perfect retreat for today's business professional Making its mark as the city's premier integrated accommodation and meetings complex, Grand Hilton Seoul features serviced residences up to a Grand Suite which can accommodate up to 105 households for long-term lodgers. Located in the north-western part of the capital, only minutes away from downtown Seoul, Grand Hilton Seoul promises to be the perfect retreat for today's business professional.

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