To learn about the history of the “Sogongyeon” waterfall, we must travel back to the period well before the hotel was built. The plot of land LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL sits on belongs to the administrative district of Sogong-dong. As with most of the names of places, the name “Sogongyeon” also carries interesting behind stories regarding its geographic features or former residents. For “Sogongyeon,” there’s a hint in the district name of Sogong-dong. 
Try remembering scenes from a childhood storybook. Doesn’t Sogong-dong remind you of a certain image? Sogong-dong has a profound connection to Princess Gyeongjeong, second daughter of King Taejong of Joseon Kingdom. The present-day Sogong-dong of Jung District was where the princess had resided with her husband and Internal Prince Consort Pyeongyang, son of Jo Jun who was a member of founding contributors. Citizens back then named the street “Little Princess Street,” which later became Sogong in Chinese-based Korean.

The romantic place where a princess of Joseon Kingdom used to live now houses a hotel. LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL, upon its establishment, listened to the story of the land carefully and created a garden honoring the dignity of the “little princess” and a waterfall that goes with it. That is the current “Sogongyeon,” a refreshing spot and photo zone at Peninsula Lounge, LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL. It is a man-made waterfall built in 1979 in time for the opening of the hotel.

At Peninsula Lounge, spanning 496 square meters with 120 seats, customers naturally prefer sitting close to the windows to see the waterfall. Warm sunlight, mellow classical music, and the beautiful waterfall create a perfect trio in the daytime whereas jazz music and soft lighting make the atmosphere cozier and more intimate at night. Take a trip back in time to 400 years ago with a glass of cocktail. The bar offers a special drink commemorating the story behind “Sogongyeon.”