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Hotels offer one more night promotion
This is the third in a series of introductions featuring hotels that offer a ``one-more-night promotion,’’ under which guests who stay for three or four nights are given one-night complementary accommodation. The series will introduce three hotels each at a time biweekly. A total of 36 hotels across the country will be presented over the next six months. This is part of a nationwide campaign to promote the ``2010-2012 Visit Korea Years.’’ — ED.
Grand Ambassador Seoul

Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman celebrates the ``2010-2012 Visit Korea Years’’ and presents a special promotion exclusively for foreigners through end of 2011.
The ``One-More-Night’’ promotion features a 3+1 free night (4 room nights for the price of 3) with online reservation via https://www.visitkoreayear.com.
This offer is valid for superior rooms, deluxe rooms and suites and includes free access to the swimming pool and the fitness club as well as free in-room Nespress coffee and many more benefits.
This promotion cannot be combined with any other offers and is subject to a 10-percent valued added tax. No service charge is applicable.
Grand Ambassador Seoul is a 5-Star super deluxe hotel operating 411 rooms, seven restaurants and bar, 13 banquet rooms and a modern health center with hydrotherapy, indoor pool, sauna, indoor driving range and gym over 19 floors, providing prestige hospitality services.
The optimal choice for any visiting purpose, located at the heart of Seoul and minutes from the central business area, key sightseeing and shopping spots including Myundong, Itaewon, Dongdaemoon and Insadong.
Hyatt Regency Jeju
To celebrate Visit Korea Year, Hyatt Regency Jeju has created a special bonus night promotion offering guests, who stay three nights, the fourth night free.
This ocean-front hotel offers a full range of facilities, including a swimming pool, a spa and various restaurants, to make each stay enjoyable, relaxing and memorable. The promotion is valid only for a minimum of four consecutive nights’ stay, and reservations needs to be made in advance. Guest can directly make reservation via the Hyatt website (www.hyatt.com) with this promotional offer code ``KO201.’’
The offer is valid through Dec. 29, except between July 15 and Aug. 21. The promotion is not valid in conjunction with other promotions or packages such as group, travel agency, and special corporate rates and no refunds will be given for any unused portion of the package. To make reservations, call at 064-733-1234 or visit its website (www.jeju.regency.hyatt.kr)
Alpensia Resort
In celebration of the ``2010-2012 Visit Korea Years,” the InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort offers special benefits to guests who visit Korea for extended stays.
The resort offers the ``stay three nights and receive a fourth night free’’ promotion until June 30, 2011. The offer is subject to room availability and applicable one-time only for the total duration of the stay. The one more night promotion is not valid for those who make reservations through travel agencies, corporate or group bookings or during other promotions.
For reservations and more information on the one more night promotion, please call +82 (0) 33 339 0000 or send email to alpensia.enquiries@ihg.com.