Staycation packages luring holidaymakers
The Grand Hyatt Seoul's Grand Credit Summer Package allows guests to enjoy all the benefits of great hospitality, with a 50,000 won ($45) food and beverage credit valid at any of the hotel's restaurants. / Courtesy of Grand Hyatt Seoul
By Kang Seung-woo
As more people are opting for relaxing staycations at local luxury hotels with the arrival of the holiday season, properties are keen on unveiling various promotions to attract more holidaymakers.
They not only provide comfortable stays in spacious rooms, but also come up with fine dining, dynamic entertainment and even educational programs for children.
The Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is offering the “Urban Summer Package” until Aug. 31.
Amid the growing appetite for a full-service experience, the promotion includes convenient benefits such as complimentary access to its fitness center, indoor swimming pool and club lounge. The club lounge is specially designed for Club room and Suite guests to enjoy quality services such as express check-in and check-out, evening happy hour and continental breakfast.
Guests receive special gifts of a Dr. Bronner's soap set and a set of Sheraton tumblers.
The Grand Hilton Seoul is presenting the “Family Delight Package” that provides your family with a relaxing stay to escape the summer heat and rain.
The offer, first started last year, has returned thanks to positive reviews from guests.
The package features a one-night stay at the hotel, breakfast for three or two adults and a child, crispy fried chicken and wedge potatoes and three drinks.
Amenities include access to the swimming pool, which contains a children's pool, and the fitness center along with a 50 percent discount for the sauna.
The Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel is offering the “Grand Credit Summer Package” for the perfect summer vacation in the city until Sept. 30.
It is designed to create a perfect staycation, allowing guests to enjoy all the benefits of grand hospitality, with the 50,000 won ($45) food and beverage credit valid at any of the hotel's restaurants, along with a complimentary beauty travel kit filled with skincare products, to ensure a risk-free afternoon of sun at the outdoor pool.
The package offers one night in a standard room, access to the outdoor and indoor pools, 24-hour gym and free Wi-Fi.
Lotte Hotel Seoul has initiated an educational package for elementary school students visiting the property.
The “Monarte Package” teaches children philosophy, economics, science and history through art. The 90-minute class takes place at 3 p.m. every Sunday.
The package features a daily accommodation in a deluxe room, a breakfast buffet for one adult and one child and a free afternoon tea for one. A child's bathrobe is also included.
Seoul Dragon City's newly opened urban rooftop pool and bar Sky Beach / Courtesy of Seoul Dragon City
Seoul Dragon City, the nation's first-ever lifestyle hotel-plex, is now running the “Maldives in Seoul Dragon City” promotion until the end of August.
It features a one-night stay at one of its four AccorHotels brands _ the Grand Mercure, the Novotel Suites, the Novotel and the Ibis Styles _ and a 30 percent discount coupon for the Grand Mercure's spa treatment.
Other than those who check in at the Ibis Styles, guests will be presented with a Primera sun stick worth 25,000 won ($22). Gyms, pools and saunas are available, as well.