Kim Ji-soo joined The Korea Times in 2006, and worked on such desks as culture and politics and is currently a member of the Editorial Board. Previous workplaces include The Korea Herald and the Korea JoongAng Daily.
Valentine's Day arrives
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By Kim Ji-soo
By Kim Ji-soo
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, especially for those who need to recognize the dedication of their loved ones or those who need to express love.
Hotels have are offering sweet chocolates and a host of package deals to celebrate the day.
The Westin Chosun Seoul’s Vecchia e Nuovo has prepared a Valentine’s Day Special Hamper Set complete with a pink rose bouquet, gourmet chocolates and wines. Treat your loved one to a hamper, which start at 250,000 won. In addition, the shop will sell special chocolates such as American CHUAO Chocolatier “Bonbon Collection” for Valentine’s Day. Prices range from 55,000 to 61,000 won. The CHUAO Chocolatier is known to have pioneered “fusion chocolate” combining premium chocolates with unexpected ingredients such as popcorn, bacon, potato chips and oranges, offering a fun and creative chocolate experience. For more information, call (02) 317-0022, 0033.
Select items you want to present to your loved one this Valentine’s Day at Vecchia e Nuovo at the Westin Chosun, downtown Seoul. / Courtesy of Westin Chosun
The Ritz-Carlton Seoul presents two special room packages to celebrate Valentine’s Day from Feb. 14-16. They are the “Romance You” and “Pamper You” packages. The “Romance You” includes one night in a superior deluxe Room and dinner for two served in-room. It also includes a travel kit featuring six top products from Sisley and complimentary admission to the hotel fitness club and indoor swimming pool. It is priced at 335,000 won (plus tax and service charge). The “Pamper You”package combines one night in a superior deluxe room with relaxing in-room brunch and a heart-shaped cake. The package also includes complimentary admission to the hotel fitness club and indoor swimming pool. It is priced at 300,000 won (plus tax and service charge). For more information, call (02) 3451-8114.
Take a romantic getaway this February to Sheraton Grande Walkerhill near Mt. Acha in northeastern Seoul. The Sheraton Grande Walkerhill is also offering special packages Feb. 14-15 that include a one-night stay in a club deluxe room and breakfast for two among other things. It is priced at 351,500 won. The package will also be offered on Feb. 16 at the price of 321,500 won. For an upgraded stay in a club suite, the package is priced between 471,500 and 531,500 won. At the hotel’s CLOCK16, a special 8-course-dinner set menu will be available at the price of 180,000 won. For more information, call (02) 455-5000.
The Lotte Hotel Seoul in downtown Sogong-dong) presents a Valentine’s Day package Feb.14-15 in two categories. The “We Love Us I” package is priced at 320,000 won, while the “We Love US II” package, an upgraded version including a stay in a luxury or deluxe suite and a dinner at La Seine, is priced at 1 million won. For more information, call (02) 759-7311-5. The Lotte Hotel World in southern Jamsil (tel. 02-419-7000) also presents Valentine’s Day packages.