Hotel Lobby

Renaissance Seoul Hotel

The Renaissance Seoul hotel holds the"Pine Mushroom Festival"from Sep. 1 through Oct. 31.

The natural mushrooms are said to be good for diabetes, hypertension and skin problems and have a deep flavor that attracts gourmets nationwide.

The hotel's Korean restaurant, Sabiru, offers pine mushroom noodles at 46,000 won and pine mushroom steamed rice at 56,000 won.

A pine mushroom course menu (180,000 won), abalone grilled with butter (89,000 won), and mushroom tempura (79,000) are also available at the Japanese restaurant Irodori.

For more information, call 02)555-0501.

JW Marriott Seoul

The JW Marriott will feature French Canadian guitar player John Warner at its Bar Rouge, Tuesday to Saturday from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Warner has played his solo show at an Atlantic City casino and at many other five-star hotels and luxury cruise ships across the Middle East, Asia, the Mediterranean and North America.

His repertoire ranges from the Beatles and Frank Sinatra to Bob Marley and Nirvana. He also plans to take requests for a tableside serenade.

For more information, call 02) 6282-6763

Lotte Hotel Busan

The Lotte Hotel Busan is holding a wine bazaar where people can buy premium wine at affordable prices in the hotel lobby from Sept. 17 to 19.

World-class wines will be sold at bargain prices ― lower than at supermarkets and department stores.

About 120 kinds of Grand Cru wines and modestly-priced choices selected by in-house sommeliers will be displayed for the annual event.

Wine cellars, cases, glasses, openers and other accessories will also be for sale.

The hotel will hold a lottery event giving away wine, cellars, free-stay vouchers, buffet coupons and others.

For more information, call (051)810-6490.

Grand Hilton Seoul

The Grand Hilton Seoul presents the "Ladies Chatterbox" package from Sept. 6 through Nov. 30. for ladies seeking a girls night-out.

A three-bedroom unit at the Grand Suite serviced residence will be provided for a night. The fridge in the kitchen will be stocked with complementary party food.

The package is priced at 190,000 won, exclusive of tax and service charges. For more information, call (02) 2287-8400.

Grand Hyatt Seoul

The Grand Hyatt Seoul presents a special dinner menu at the Paris Grill for its 15th anniversary from Sept. 1. to 15.

A four-course menu will start off with a Marinated Calamari Salad appetizer and soup of the day, followed by your choice of Grilled Australian Black Angus Flat Iron Steak or Grilled Salmon Fillet as the main dish, and concludes with a sweet, smooth Chocolate Cr?me Brulee.

In addition, diners will receive a box of handmade chocolates.

The menu is priced at 79,000 won, exclusive of tax and service charges. For more information, call 02)799-8161.

Sheraton Grande Walkerhill

The Sheraton Grande Walkerhill offers a"Sweet Fall" package for which guests can choose between "sweet" or "fall" packages.

The "Sweet" package includes a one-night stay in a Deluxe room, offering your choice of an afternoon tea set for two at the Pavilion lobby lounge; a Pavilion chocolate dessert buffet for two; or takeout coffee and cake from The Deli, all for 180,000 won, exclusive of tax.

The "Fall" package includes a one-night stay in a Douglas room, lunch at The View, an all-day dining restaurant and a dessert platter room service, all for 145,000 won, exclusive of tax.

The packages are available till Oct. 31. For more information, call 02)2022-0000