Hotel Lobby

By Jun Ji-hye

Shinsegae Chosun Hotel changes name to Josun Hotels & Resorts

The Shinsegae Chosun Hotel has decided to change its name to Josun Hotels & Resorts in a bid to strengthen the Josun brand image and improve its competitiveness as one of the leading hospitality companies in Korea.

The new name of the company aims to carry on the legacy of the Chosun Hotel, and to make pronunciation of the Korean word easier for foreigners unfamiliar with the local standard Romanization system. The change will be applied in January.

The brand identity will change as well in order for the company to coherently align its image.

The Westin Chosun Seoul and The Westin Chosun Busan will each change their names to The Westin Josun Seoul and The Westin Josun Busan to streamline the Josun brand image.

The company is planning to expand the presence of the Josun brand, raise the hotel's status and clarify each portfolio system by having one united brand under Shinsegae including its standalone hotel, as well as the Grand Josun and Grand Palace.

“We are changing the business name to increase brand competitiveness supported by the Josun brand heritage that had long been in the lead of the hotel industry,” said Josun Hotels & Resorts CEO Han Chae-yang. “We will continue to strive as the leading hospitality company with a world-class mindset to lead the industry, dedicated services and imaginative mind for a better life.”

Andaz Seoul Gangnam presents 'Guy's Night Out' package

The Andaz Seoul Gangnam is presenting “Guy's Night Out” package, offering an enjoyable night out in a safe environment. The package emphasizes safety against COVID-19 as the room is professionally disinfected, the hotel said.

The room accommodates up to four people and features room service, including a drink basket with vodka, beer and a hangover breakfast set so guests can spend a fun night out safely inside the room for a reasonable price.

This package includes one night accommodation in a suite, a drink basket with French vodka Grey Goose, four bottles of beer, four bottles of hangover-helper drink and French fries.

The hangover room-service comprises seafood noodles with fresh abalone, Andaz Seoul Gangnam's signature Gangnam burger featuring a juicy beef patty and two fried eggs, vanilla shake and iced Americano.

The luxury accommodation features a complimentary extra bed, in-room minibar (alcohol excluded) and late check-out to provide an exciting and relaxing stay from arrival to departure.

To ensure the safety of its guests, the Andaz Seoul Gangnam conducts professional disinfection and has installed air purifiers in its public areas such as lobby, event venues and restaurant, as well as in its deluxe and premium king rooms.

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas offers holiday cakes

The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas is offering holiday cakes that will lift the festive mood of Christmas and year-end home parties from Dec. 1 to 31 at Grand Deli located on the ground floor.

Head patissier Eric P. Kalaboke from New York and the bakery team have prepared various Christmas desserts for celebrating the year-end holidays, including cakes, stollen, pandoro and panettone.

In addition, the Grand Deli is presenting seven types of whole cakes during December, including winter favorite Ginger House, Black Forest Gateaux that harmonizes soft Chantilly cream with chocolate and the refreshing touch with fresh cherries on top, and Pistachio Cheesecake that has pistachio chocolate Chantilly and crisps on top of cheesecake.

For smaller celebrations, Christmas log cakes and a small cupcake set are also available.

The cupcake set features three types of cupcakes, vanilla, chocolate and green tea, and is decorated with a snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and tree shapes.