<strong>Paradise City: </strong>The $2-billion-plus "art-tainment" resort, about an hour from Seoul and less than a mile from Incheon International Airport, was conceived in 2011.
Paradise City: The $2-billion-plus "art-tainment" resort, about an hour from Seoul and less than a mile from Incheon International Airport, was conceived in 2011.
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<strong>A lobby like no other:</strong> Yayoi Kusama's giant glass polka-dotted pumpkin sits confidently under a crystal chandelier in the center of the resort's main lobby area. <br />
A lobby like no other: Yayoi Kusama's giant glass polka-dotted pumpkin sits confidently under a crystal chandelier in the center of the resort's main lobby area.
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<strong>Welcome: </strong>Damien Hirst's "Legend" on a pedestal in gold and flayed, gory red (because: Damien Hirst) greets visitors, setting the tone for the over-the-top property.
Welcome: Damien Hirst's "Legend" on a pedestal in gold and flayed, gory red (because: Damien Hirst) greets visitors, setting the tone for the over-the-top property.
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<strong>Indoor rainbow: </strong>Guests can experience all the colors of the rainbow on their way to the plaza.
Indoor rainbow: Guests can experience all the colors of the rainbow on their way to the plaza.
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<strong>Chroma:</strong> The nightclub housed in this modern structure provides a bevy of entertainment options.
Chroma: The nightclub housed in this modern structure provides a bevy of entertainment options.
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<strong>En route to Chroma:</strong> Another changing-color tunnel leads to the nightclub.
En route to Chroma: Another changing-color tunnel leads to the nightclub.
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<strong>Chroma:</strong> The party space is host to live entertainment and some killer parties.
Chroma: The party space is host to live entertainment and some killer parties.
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<strong>Game on:</strong> The casino is the engine that drives the whole operation -- though it is far from the only source of entertainment.
Game on: The casino is the engine that drives the whole operation -- though it is far from the only source of entertainment.
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<strong>More gaming:</strong> Paradise City is a collaboration with Sega Sammy, and the property includes an extensive games complex with Playstations and console games.
More gaming: Paradise City is a collaboration with Sega Sammy, and the property includes an extensive games complex with Playstations and console games.
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<strong>Art gallery or hotel?: </strong>There are about 3,000 pieces of original art throughout the complex.
Art gallery or hotel?: There are about 3,000 pieces of original art throughout the complex.
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<strong>Pool with a view: </strong>Paradise City boasts a pool with a spectacular view, especially at sunset.
Pool with a view: Paradise City boasts a pool with a spectacular view, especially at sunset.
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<strong>Spa-side:</strong> Modeled after Venice's Piazza San Marco, the complex's spa benefits from its alignment with one of the world's oldest and most developed spa cultures.
Spa-side: Modeled after Venice's Piazza San Marco, the complex's spa benefits from its alignment with one of the world's oldest and most developed spa cultures.
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<strong>Wonderbox:</strong> The children's theme park means fun for the whole family.
Wonderbox: The children's theme park means fun for the whole family.
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<strong>Over-the-top: </strong>Paradise City, however, outside Incheon International Airport, oozes glamor. It's the hottest airport hotel around.
Over-the-top: Paradise City, however, outside Incheon International Airport, oozes glamor. It's the hottest airport hotel around.
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<strong>The rooms:</strong> Dove-gray luxury must surely lead to sound sleep in this room.
The rooms: Dove-gray luxury must surely lead to sound sleep in this room.
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<strong>Sweet dreams: </strong>This is a standard room in the main hotel.<br />
Sweet dreams: This is a standard room in the main hotel.
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