Kim Rahn is the managing editor of The Korea Times. Since joining the company in 2003, she has covered various beats including the presidential office, Seoul city government, the Bank of Korea and the tourism industry. In 2014, she won the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) award for her coverage of the ordeals of migrant women in Korea.
Hotel Lobby
Lotte Hotel Seoul
The Lotte Hotel Seoul presents Autumn Travel Packages through Nov. 30.
The Simple Package offers a one-night stay in a superior room and Delica Hans bread and coffee takeout, consisting of a choice of two from sandwiches, roll cakes or sponge cakes, two macarons and two cups of coffee. It is priced at 230,000 won, and breakfast for two at La Seine is available for an additional 40,000 won.
The Joyful Package features a one-night stay in a deluxe room, breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktails for two at the Club Lounge, and Delica Hans bread and coffee takeout, at 340,000 won.
Other privileges include free use of the swimming pool and fitness center, a 50 percent discount for the golf practice range, a 20 percent discount on laundry and a 10 percent discount at hotel restaurants. For more information, call 02-759-7311.
By Kim Rahn
Hyatt Regency Incheon
The Hyatt Regency Incheon has launched a new membership program, Club Vino, which offers a range of benefits and incentives to wine-lovers.
The hotel directly imports wines from all over the world and presents them exclusively to members. Benefits include invitations to regular wine classes, an exclusive wine journal and wine opener, a 10 percent discount on all purchases at the Deli. Membership costs 90,000 won per year.
For more information or to sign up for membership, call the Loyalty Programs Team at 032-745-1713 or email to cath.inche@hyatt.com.
Sheraton Grande Walkerhill
The Sheraton Grand Walkerhill’s lobby lounge, the Pavilion, presents a Nuts Holic promotion every weekend until Oct. 30.
A variety of nuts cooked in various ways are served with coffee, tea or wine between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Some 20 nutty desserts are offered, including “orange caramel fondue,” where waffles and pancakes are dipped in orange caramel sauce, mixed nuts covered in chocolate, and Mont Blanc cake with sweetened chestnuts.
The buffet with a choice of either tea or coffee is priced at 38,000 won, or 60,000 won when paired with fruit punch and wine. A 10 percent discount is offered to those who exit the buffet at 3 p.m. For more information, call 02-450-4534.
Grand Hilton Seoul
The Grand Hilton Seoul offers a range of fall packages through Nov. 30 for leisurely relaxation with coffee, sauna and movies.
The Fall in Coffee package (145,000 won) features a night in a deluxe room with two cups of coffee at the Atrium Cafe, while the Fall in Travel package (175,000 won) adds breakfast buffet for two and a Hugo Natural travel kit.
The Fall in Cinema package (215,000 won) includes a night in an executive floor room, free use of the executive floor lounge and two movie tickets to CGV theaters. The Fall in Luxury package (315,000 won) offers a junior suite room with free use of the executive floor lounge, Espoir perfume, and two bottles of Hydroxydase.
All customers using the packages can enjoy free access to the swimming pool and gym. For more information, call 02-2287-8400.
Grand Ambassador Seoul
Grand Ambassador Seoul’s live buffet, the Kings, offers a Korean Oriental Herb Cuisines promotion through October.
It will feature over 50 Korean dishes, which are believed to help stimulate digestion, enhance the immune system and add stamina. More than 20 medical herbs, helpful in diabetes, digestion and aging prevention are used in the dishes.
Lunch is priced at 58,000 won and dinner, at 65,000 won. Lunch is between noon and 2:30 p.m. and dinner, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 02-2270-3121.