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Sheraton Grande Walkerhill

Sheraton Grande Walkerhill invites guests to a colorful tropic mood at the outdoor swimming pool Riverpark, which will be opened to the public Saturday.

Guests can enjoy the pool overlooking the Han River and access the poolside buffet. Pavilions ― outdoor bungalows decked out with sun beds and side chairs ― will be available.

The adult pool and bar will open between June 13 and July 10, and DJ DOC and poolside BBQ parties will run between July 11 and 24, and Aug. 17 and 30. Entrance fees will vary depending on dates. For more information, call (02) 455-5000.

Westin Chosun Seoul

Sushi Cho, the Westin Chosun Seoul's Japanese restaurant, offers an entertaining sushi and soba dining experience every weekend.

Guests can watch the process of sushi and soba making as chefs create sushi in the style of Kkyubey, Ginza's famous sushi restaurant, while soba chefs make the dough with buckwheat powder from Bongpyeong, Korea's famous buckwheat producing region, roll it flat and cut it up.

Sushi Cho's ``Live Sushi and Soba'' weekend set menu includes sushi and soba with a homemade tofu dish, salad and buckwheat tea. Lunch sets are priced at 60,000 won and 80,000 won and dinner sets, 100,000 won and 120,000 won. For more information, call (02) 317-0373.

JW Marriott Seoul

A high-powered Chinese health food promotion sets are available at Chinese restaurant Man Ho, at JW Marriott Seoul, from June 29 to Aug. 31.

Dishes include shark fin soup, stir-fried abalone, braised sea cucumber and port feet, pan fried beef fillet with oyster sauce, fried mero, fried fresh lobster, and Buddha-jumps-over-the-wall soup

Prices range from 90,000 won to 150,000 won excluding tax and service charge. For more information, call (02) 6282-6741.

Imperial Palace Hotel

Imperial Palace Hotel has designated every Monday as ``Members' Day'' through Aug. 31, offering a discount to hotel and fitness club members.

Familia buffet and Cafe Amiga provide a free meal for one person accompanying a member. Familia offers lunch at 55,000 won and dinner at 63,000 won, while Amiga presents a lunch buffet and wine dinner buffet at 35,000 won and 49,500 won, respectively. Amador deli also offers a 30 percent discount for members.

For more information, call (02) 3440-8000.