Aoyama Nomura Design Royal Hotel Seoul Premier Twin Room

During my Tokyo trip in October 2019, I stayed at a hotel that left a lasting impression on me. Although it was a business hotel, its facilities and room design were so remarkable that I still think about it to this day.

The hotel was Hamacho Hotel. I discovered this place through an informational leaflet in the room when I stayed at Locus Hotel in Miyakojima, Okinawa, earlier that year in February. Both hotels are part of the same group.

It was during this time that I first learned about Aoyama Nomura Design (A.N.D.), an architectural and interior design company. After searching on Yahoo Japan and their official website, I realized I had already visited one of their projects in Kyoto back in 2018.

That project was the Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto. While browsing their portfolio, I noticed Royal Hotel Seoul, a place I had passed by multiple times near Myeongdong Cathedral.

Recalling my experiences in Kyoto and Tokyo, I remembered the designs that prominently featured wood and incorporated plants as part of the background, creating a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.

After forgetting about it for a while, I started exploring domestic hotels earlier this year, and this memory resurfaced, prompting me to make a quick reservation. I began by checking their official website.

It seemed that A.N.D.'s design was incorporated starting from the Premier Rooms, so I chose the Premier Twin without hesitation. The booking included early check-in, allowing me to check in at 12 PM.

On the day of my stay, I checked in around noon. The top floor, 21F, appeared to house a lounge and restaurant, while my room was assigned to the highest guest floor, 20F.

Previously, there seemed to have been a Nespresso machine in the room, but only the space remained, replaced by tea bags. The view from the room was of Lotte Hotel, and when I opened the window, I could catch a glimpse of Namsan Seoul Tower, which I had thoroughly explored the day before. Surrounded by high-rise buildings, the view was quintessentially urban.

The interior resembled Japanese hotels. Though the room wasn’t particularly spacious, the furniture arrangement created a sense of separation between the bedroom, living area, and study space.

Unlike Kyoto or Tokyo, there were no plant-based background effects, but the direction of light and the patterns used provided a sense of unity and comfort.

The reception and lobby lounge on the first floor reminded me of the Grand Prince Hotel. However, I didn’t use the restaurant or the lounge space on the 21st floor as they were undergoing renovations. Thank you.

Post by 킹센세 | Jul 26, 2025