Hotel Lobby

Grand InterContinental Seoul

The Grand InterContinental Seoul offers a ``Persimmon Dessert Buffet'' with dried and ripe persimmon in its Lobby Lounge on weekdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. through Nov. 30.

A total of 14 different desserts will be served, including the persimmon cheesecake that delicately balances persimmon mousse with fresh cream on top of New York cheesecake, and persimmon mini tartlets.

The persimmon vanilla panna cotta, which is garnished with persimmon pieces and filled with creme brulee, will be a surprise, hotel promoter Kim Hyeon-sook said.

Hongshi (soft persimmon) juice and cocktails and persimmon leaf tea will also be offered, she added.

The afternoon tea time menu is priced at 20,000 won, exclusive of tax.

For more information, call (02) 559-7603.

Millennium Seoul Hilton

The Millennium Seoul Hilton will unveil its Christmas tree and train set, Nov. 22, marking the 14th anniversary of the hotel's holiday tradition.

Every year, a 10-meter Christmas tree is placed in the center of the main lobby. In the lower lobby, designers and engineers recreate a miniature village in the Alps complete with snow-capped mountains, tunnels, wooden bridges and hot air balloons.

The Christmas train is a collection of over 120 handcrafted locomotives and railroad carriages that chug through the little village.

The display will be in place until mid-January next year.

Also in the lobby, a gingerbread house will be set up to attract shoppers to goodies and stocking stuffers.

For more information, call (02) 317-3012.

Grand Ambassador Hotel Seoul

The Grand Ambassador Hotel Seoul offers its ``Make Your Day'' package from Nov. 15 to 25 to mark the last week of the Seoul Grand Sale (Sept. 26 to Nov. 25). It includes a one night stay in an Executive Suite, a nighttime tour of the city in a limousine, a coupon worth 20,000 won at food/beverage outlets, room services, a complimentary breakfast in the Executive Lounge, a 50-percent discount on all Balneo therapy services, 20 percent off all beverages at the Gran*A bar, and free access to the sauna, fitness room and swimming pool for 616,000 won, exclusive of tax.

Hyatt Regency Incheon

The Hyatt Regency Incheon is holding a lucky-draw for a very special Christmas Eve.

Those who buy a Sunday lunch package by Dec. 15 for 150,000 won, inclusive of tax, will get a chance to apply for a Grand Christmas ticket, the winner of which will be announced Dec. 18.

The Grand Prize includes a limousine pick-up from anywhere in Seoul to Jamsil, and a helicopter flight from Jamsil to the hotel in Incheon. Also part of the deal is a Christmas dinner prepared by the executive chef, a one night stay in a Deluxe Room, round trip tickets for two to Bali and a three night-stay at the Grand Hyatt there.

More complimentary hotel stays and weekend dinner vouchers are given to runners-up.

Five percent of the proceeds will go to UNICEF.

For more information, call (032) 745-1714.

Park Hyatt Seoul

The Park Hyatt Seoul's fitness center Park Club invites new members to its newly-upgraded facilities, offering associated benefits.

Located on the 24th floor, the fitness center has tall, wide windows providing a view of Gangnam, southern Seoul. The center has the latest cardiovascular equipment and qualified fitness instructors to teach members.

The hotel offers members a 20-percent discount in restaurants and bars; a 10-percent discount on accommodation; a 10-percent discount on laundry services; free valet parking; three spa treatments and two personal training sessions; three coupons for ``detox menus'' and four coupons for ``well-being drinks,'' as well as other services.

Annual membership is 5.25 million won, exclusive of tax.

For more information, call (02) 2016-1176.