Maison Delano Seoul will bring a lively cocoon to the affluent neighborhood of Gangnam.
Ennismore, the fastest growing lifestyle hotel company, announces the arrival of the first Maison Delano in Asia. In the heart of the vibrant South Korean capital, Maison Delano Seoul will offer a cocoon of friendly energy and sophisticated style.
Delano, which launched in Miami in 1995, was a pioneer in redefining the resort concept and has long been known as the most sought-after hotel for travelers looking for a tailored experience. Maison Delano – brings the iconic brand to town – respecting the history and soul of Delano: everything is simple, personalized and discreet. A lively cocoon where guests can be themselves, have a wild night or take time to nourish their senses, all with the confidence of ultimate discretion.
Scheduled to open in 2026, Maison Delano Seoul will offer 81 extraordinary rooms and 52 signature residences and exceptional culinary and mixology experiences creating a vibrant center for discerning guests. The hotel will also house a members’ club, a sunken garden courtyard and a breathtaking rooftop indoor and outdoor infinity pool overlooking the tree canopy of Gangnam Park.
Maison Delano Seoul’s design will be rooted in artisanal simplicity ; using natural, raw materials with an emphasis on simple compositions and fluidity of movement, which create a choreography of discovery as guests walk through the hotel. In a reinterpretation of the traditional Korean pavilion, the architects created a concept of “ park facade ”, enveloping the entire facade of the building and the courtyard below in trees and greenery to create a connection with the nature that flows in and around the building.
Wellness will play a central role within the hotel, combining science and spirituality with a holistic approach to physical, mental and spiritual well-being, including the latest wellness technologies, as well as a spa and a gym.
Chadi Farhat, Chief Operating Officer of the Delano Brand and Head of Middle East and Asia Pacific at Ennismore, said: Maison Delano is heading to Asia to meet the needs of a growing number of modern travelers seeking a sophisticated getaway and elevated experiences with unparalleled creative energy. We are incredibly excited to bring the Delano brand to Seoul and provide a unique customer experience in such a culturally rich city.
Maison Delano Seoul is located in the upscale and trendy Gangnam district in the southern part of Seoul, in a peaceful setting opposite the Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs, with a panoramic view of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Maison Delano is part of Ennismore, a global collective of entrepreneurial and founded brands by founders with creativity and purpose at heart. The first Maison Delano is expected to open in Paris in March 2023.
Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial, founder-driven brands with purpose at their heart. It curates and manages unique properties and experiences in some of the world’s most exciting destinations.
Founded in 2011 by entrepreneur Sharan Pasricha, Ennismore and Accor entered into a joint venture in 2021 to create a new standalone entity, with Accor holding a majority stake. Creating the world’s fastest growing lifestyle hotel business, it combines Ennismore’s know-how in brand building with creative storytelling, design and authentic experiences, with Accor’s wealth of knowledge in scale, network growth and distribution.
Under Sharan Pasricha, Founder and Co-CEO, and Gaurav Bhushan, Co-CEO, Ennismore comprises 14 brands – with over 100 properties in operation and over 140 more in the pipeline – and a collection of over 190 culturally diverse restaurants and nightlife. relevant and diverse. destinations.
Ennismore places innovation at the center of everything it does, with four dedicated in-house specialist studios obsessing over every customer touch point, including Carte Blanched – a fully integrated F&B concept platform ; a creative studio for interior designers and graphic designers ; a digital product and technological innovation laboratory, and a partnership and collaboration center.
Ennismore was included in Fast Company’s 2020 and 2021 World’s Most Innovative Companies lists ; ranked #29 in FT1000: Europe’s fastest growing companies ; and is part of the FT Future 100 – the UK’s fastest growing companies shaping the future of their industry.
Les marques Ennismore : 21c Museum Hotel, 25hours Hotels, Delano, Gleneagles, Hyde, JO&JOE, Mama Shelter, Mondrian, Morgans Originals, SLS, SO/, The Hoxton, TRIBE et Working From.
