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Imperial Palace Hotel

The Imperial Palace Hotel opened Imperial Palace Medical Center on Nov. 20 on its third and fifth floor ranging from dermatologists, dentists, anti-aging clinics and sports clinics.

Under the main theme of "Beyond the age," the clinics will provide total yet tailor-made programs to all age and gender. From dental implantation to aesthetic massages and beautician services, anything is available there, the hotel promoter Han Mi-sun said.

Valet parking service, one-stop treatment and interpretation service for foreigners will be provided and the hotel will develop a special package for the so-called medical tourists.

For more information, call (02) 3440-8000.

Mayfield Hotel

The Mayfield Hotel presents an ``Enjoy My Life'' package from December 1 to Feb. 28, 2010.

The 143,000 won-package, exclusive of tax, includes a one-night stay at the Superior Room with free access to the swimming pool and fitness club. A 50 percent discount is given to sauna users and 10 percent off for the Par 3 Golf Course and restaurants use.

The hotel will also give out Lotto tickets to 30 guests on Dec. 31 wishing for a wealthy New Year. Some of the package users leaving their messages on the hotel blog will be given a Transformer figure model.

For more information, call (02) 2660-9000.

Paradise Busan Hotel

The Paradise Busan Hotel will hold a ``FreshNet Sparkling Wine Party'' at 7 p.m. Dec. 10. at the lobby lounge Chrystal Garden.

About 10 labels of one of the Spanish wine brand FreshNet will be presented with small snacks such as canap?s, cheese and cookies. A lucky draw event will be held to give out free vouchers for a stay in the hotel or restaurant use.

Tickets for the party are priced at 80,000 won, exclusive of tax.

For more information, call (051) 749-2230.

Hotel Shilla

The Hotel Shilla offers a ``Winter Gallery Package'' from Dec. 1 to Feb 28, 2010 giving out two tickets for art exhibitions with a night stay in the hotel.

The package includes a one night stay in a Namsan View Room, free access to the swimming pool and fitness center as well as a 50-percent discount for sauna use. The provided tickets are for ``Masterpieces from the Philadelphia Museum of Art: From Monet to Picasso'' exhibition at Seoul Arts Center available over the same period.

The package comes with a pamphlet of exhibited art pieces inside the hotel with a leather memo pad and a pen for 420,000 won exclusive of tax.

For more information, call (02) 2230-3310.

Grand Hyatt Seoul

The Grand Hyatt Seoul will open its outdoor Ice Skating Rink for the winter season on Nov. 27.

The rink provides view of the Han River and the hotel has equipped more than 600 pairs of ice skates for rent, with sizes to fit everyone from four years old to adults. Private and group lessons are available for skaters of all ages and capabilities.

A variety of ice rink events and activities will be held throughout the winter season including weekday specials, birthday packages, proposal events and more.

The rink is open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday and from 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. from Friday to Sunday and holidays.

Price is set at 11,000 won to 19,000 won, exclusive of tax, for two hour-use. On weekends, the price goes up to 23,000 won. On Monday, a 50-percent discount is given.

For more information, call (02) 799-8492.

W Seoul-Walkerhill

The W Seoul-Walkerhill introduces a ``Wow Festive 2009'' program that includes a one-night stay Wow Festive Package, a special course meal package, WooBar DJ party and Away spa treatment for the winter season and year-end holidays,

The festive package includes a one night stay in a Wonderful Room, buffet breakfast for two at restaurant ``Kitchen'' and a lipstick by Shu Emura as a special gift. The package is priced at 346,000 won, exclusive of tax, and is available between Dec. 23 and 26 and Jan. 1 and 2, 2010.

For more information, call (20) 2022-0000.