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[Around the hotels] Round up of hotel events and news

By 이우영

Published : May 27, 2016 - 18:18

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Grand Hyatt Seoul presents bingsu menu

Grand Hyatt Seoul’s lobby lounge presents the Grand bingsu menu from May 1, more than a month ahead of the season. The hotel presents six kinds of bingsu with various fruits and sauces including traditional red bean paste bingsu with omija (five-flavor berry) jelly and soybean powder and tropical bingsu with shaved milk ice, tropical fruits such as coconut and pineapple, and sesame sauce.

The prices of bingsu items range from 28,000 won to 32,000 won, including tax and service charge.

For inquiries or reservations, call (02) 799-8165.

Lotte Hotel Seoul presents ‘Early Summer Edition’

Lotte Hotel Seoul presents “Early Summer Edition” package from June 1 to July 15 as the scorching heat tells the summer is just around the corner.

The package includes one night’s stay at Superior room, breakfast buffet for two, a voucher for mango bingsu at The Lounge, two tickets for Lotte World Aquarium, and free access to indoor swimming pool. The guests can upgrade the room to Deluxe room or the Deluxe room on the Club floor, and ask for an extra bed at additional fees. Those who stay at the Club Deluxe room will be offered additional services including access to the lounge with breakfast buffet, snacks and tea, and cocktails.

The price of the package starts from 260,000 won, exclusive of the tax and service fees.

For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 759-7311 or (02) 759-7315.

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas’ new Chinese restaurant

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas opened a modern Chinese restaurant “Wei Lou” on the 34th floor of the hotel on May 16.

Experienced chef Yang Su-in and Chinese chef Kuo Lihai specializing in Peking duck will present over 100 different dishes including signature Chinese dishes such as stir-fried abalone and vegetables, shark’s fin soup, fresh grilled lobster in Shandong style using the ingredients imported from the area.

In celebration of its grand opening, the restaurant will present special promotions until June 18.

The guests having lunch set will receive three-piece Dim Sum set, and a party of four having dinner will receive a Peking Duck.

The restaurant runs from noon to 3 p.m. for lunch and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for dinner.

For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 559-7620.

Courtyard Seoul Namdaemun presents ‘Grand Opening Package’

Courtyard Seoul Namdaemun presents “Grand Opening Package” until Aug. 31 to celebrate its official launching.

The package includes one night’s stay at the Premier room, breakfast buffet for two at Momo Cafe, and a scratch ticket with a guaranteed gift.

Guests can win various prizes including overseas Marriott Hotel accommodation, one night at the hotel’s Namdaemun Suite with dinner buffet for two at Momo Café, and a one year Club Marriott Premium Membership as well as a free room upgrade, 50 percent discount at Momo Cafe, free bottle of wine, welcome drinks and tumbler with hotel logo.

The price of the package starts at 149,000 won, excluding the tax and service charge.

For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 2211-8111.

Luxurious holiday at Kensington Jeju Hotel

Kensington Jeju Hotel will present “Luxury All-Inclusive Package” from July 1 to Sept. 1 for the guests seeking luxury summer experiences.

The package includes one night’s stay at a guest room, three meals for two, access to two special parties and poolside bar, and Pina colada club drinks for two.

The guests will be given several choices for each meal, so they could choose among world cuisine buffet, Korean restaurant, or Champagne brunch at the Italian restaurant for breakfast and among Italian or Jeju-Korean course meal or a meal at the poolside cafe for lunch and dinner.

The two special parties -- Golden Holiday Party and Bubble Party -- will feature uplifting music and wine and cocktails.

The price of the package starts from 540,000 won, excluding tax and service charge.

For inquiries and reservations, call (064) 1855-0202 or visit www.kensingtonjeju.com.