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InterContinental

Marco Polo of the Grand InterContinental Seoul will feature wines from the renowned 300-year-old Spanish winery Torres and authentic Spanish home-style cooking from Jan. 12 to 17. This will be presented by head chef Sergio Millet and sommelier Franck Massard.

As a special event, those applying beforehand will be served a ``blind dinner,'' at which the blindfolded guests will be able to experience their meal depending solely on the senses of taste and smell.

Chef Millet's set menu for lunch will be priced at 52,000 to 58,000 won and for dinner, 85,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, call (02) 559-7623.

Renaissance

The Bakery of the Renaissance Seoul Hotel will offer a wide variety of hampers and gift sets for the Lunar New Year holiday.

Gift selections include Wedgewood jam and tea set at 38,000 won, premium wine set at 150,000 won and premium beef short rib set at 350,000 won.

For more information, call (02) 2222-8654.

Walkerhill

Sheraton Grande Walkerhill offers new year gift sets ― a trendy wine set developed by Walkerhill's sommelier Yoo Yong-jin; a homemade smoked salmon and sausage set; and a Hanwoo beef set. W Seoul's hamper set and Walkerhill's duty free gift set will also be available.

A ``Welcome 2009 Package'' is also presented between Jan. 16 and 31. The package includes a one night stay at the Douglas Suite, breakfast at The View, a Walkerhill calendar and two cocktails at Sirocco Restaurant and Bar. It is priced at 129,000 won.

For more information, call (02) 455-5000.

Marriott

Olivo of the JW Marriott Seoul showcases an authentic Italian seafood dinner. The three dinner sets offer an array of traditional Italian delicacies, including rucola salad with king crab, linguine with shrimp, organic spaghetti with clams and sea bream with tomato fondue.

Chef Franco Sommariva's homemade dinners will be available through Feb. 28. Prices range from 65,000 won to 85,000 won. For more information, call (02) 6282-6765.

Hyatt Incheon

Hyatt Regency Incheon presents the ``Winter Explore Package'' through Feb. 28. It includes accommodation, breakfast for two, discount coupons for Daemyung Resort and free access to the swimming pool, fitness center and sauna.

The toll gate fee for Yeongjong Expressway is refundable and late checkout until 3 p.m. is available. The price starts from 276,000 won. For more information, call (032) 745-1234.