The hotel opened its doors to the public in October 1955 and it comprises a total of 409 rooms for guests to choose from. It is a top city business hotel with over 50 years of history, and yet is a modern and dynamic establishment providing exceptional service and luxurious comfort. Comprehensive renovation in 2006 has brought the hotel up to a different level and given it a whole new look. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility and a newspaper stand. There is a cafe, a bar and a restaurant and guests can also take advantage of the room and laundry services. The marble lobby is large size and it has been renovated recently giving it a fresh look. There is a large check-in counter to the right of the main entrance.

This hotel is located between the Gangnam precinct and the city centre area, 50 m from Dongguk University metro station and the university itself. Guests will find the nearest restaurants and bars 700 m from the hotel and Seoul's National Theatre is 1 km away. It is 1.8 km to Insa-dong shopping district, 2 km to the city centre (Myung-Dong), Dongdaemun market is 2 km from the hotel and the railway station is 3 km. Incheon is 40 km, the ski region is 42.4 km and it is 47 km to Songdo Beach.

King's is a buffet restaurant offering menus with a wide selection of choices such as delicious Korean cuisine, fresh Japanese cuisine, Chinese cuisine and western and seasonal cuisine. The Cafe de Chef is an international restaurant, and the main restaurant of the hotel.