Kang Seung-woo is the Business Desk editor at The Korea Times. Prior to this position, he covered politics, national affairs, finance and sports.
Hotel Lobby
By Kang Seung-woo
By Kang Seung-woo
Lotte Hotel Seoul named 'Best Business Hotel in Seoul'
The Lotte Hotel Seoul has been named the “Best Business Hotel in Seoul” for the ninth consecutive year by Business Traveller, one of the world's leading travel magazines.
The property, located in Myengdong, ranked first in the magazine's ratings, nudging past the Grand Hyatt Seoul and the Westin Chosun Seoul.
The annual prize has been awarded since the travel magazine began in 1976 to celebrate the world's best hotels and airlines based on subscribers' assessments and expert reviews.
The hotel, established in 1988, features 1,015 rooms in various types and 14 banquet halls.
On Sept. 1, it unveiled the newly renovated six-star Executive Tower.
Alcove Hotel Seoul to open next month
The Alcove Hotel Seoul is set to officially open its doors on Oct. 15.
The property, which will stand in the trendy Gangnam district, features 108 rooms in seven styles along with an American bistro and a rooftop dining bar that offers a commanding view of the UNESCO World Heritage Site _ Seonjeongneung, or the royal tombs.
Plus, it will be the first indigenous hotel brand to use the booking system and loyalty program of French hospitality group AccorHotels.
Every room is equipped with top-tier mattresses and bedding along with eco-friendly amenities.
Maison Glad Jeju offers post-holiday promotion
The Maison Glad Jeju has initiated a package to refresh women who are plagued by the traditional holiday syndrome.
The Beautiful Life promotion, available until the end of October, features a one-night stay in the hotel's premium room, a complimentary breakfast buffet at Samdajeong, a locally famous dining room, and a $100 (110,000 won) relaxing body treatment.
Plus, the first 10 guests of the package will be given jewelry brand J. Estina's necklace worth 160,000 won.
Family package available at Kensington Jeju
The Kensington Jeju Hotel is providing a package targeting family travelers until the end of the year.
The Luxury All-Inclusive Paw in Paw package offers varied options for each meal during the stay and guests can enjoy beverages at its rooftop skyfinity pool, lounge and bar and club house.
Plus, it provides a variety of activities helping guests experience the “real” Jeju Island as its program lets them work at a coffee farm, take pictures at the island's tourist attractions and taste green tea. For the program, Kensington runs an activity squad, called “Kenny,” a combination of Kensington and Genie.