# Glamorous Barbie-Themed Hotels The Seoul Sheraton Hotel Suites Offer a Fun and Enchanting Vacation By Leslie Chen | Published 2012-01-11 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-sheraton-hotel-suites References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/sheraton-korea-offers-barbie-pororo-hello-kitty-at-hotels.php) & [koreatimes.co.kr](http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2012/01/144_102301.html) Going on vacation is all about making an escape from everyday life, and these [Seoul Sheraton Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-shilla) provide the perfect getaway. The hotel suites each contain an extravagant theme based on a different character. The [Sheraton Grande](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheraton-centre-toronto) suite focuses on Barbie in every detail, with a girly pink room and furniture perfectly suited for the most glamorous travelers. There is also the whimsical 'Pororo the Little Penguin' suite as well as a Hello Kitty room at the [Sheraton Incheon Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-suite). The suites are perfect for keeping the little ones entertained as well as allowing adults to have some childish fun again. If you're planning a trip to Korea anytime soon, the Seoul Sheraton Hotel Suites should be ones to consider if staying in a fantastical wonderland is part of the itinerary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Themed Hotel Suites:** The trend of themed hotel suites provides an opportunity for hotel chains to differentiate and create memorable experiences for their guests. - **Childhood Nostalgia:** Adults seeking to relive childhood memories offers an opportunity for hotels to tap into this demographic by offering themed suites that cater to this trend. - **Family Travel:** Offering themed hotel suites for families with children provides an opportunity for hotels to attract this demographic looking for unique and fun experiences during their vacations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry has an opportunity to create memorable and unique experiences through the use of themed hotel suites. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can leverage themed hotel suites to attract travelers seeking experiences that cater to their interests and preferences. - **Retail:** Retail industries related to toys, movies, and characters can collaborate with hotels to create themed suites that promote their products and increase brand awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/island-shangri-la.md) - [All-Pink Life-Size Dollhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-malibu-dreamhouse.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-twin-stars-rooms.md) - [Whimsical Candy Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treat-retreat.md) - [Santa-Themed Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santa-suite.md) - [Festive Soda Brand Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-suite-retreat.md) - [Stunning Doll-Themed Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beis1.md) - [Enchanted Film-Inspired Hotel Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elphaba-and-glindathemed-suites.md) - [Stationery-Themed Hotel Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-fontaine-haneda-airport.md)