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  • Published May 27, 2010 7:26 pm KST
  • Updated May 27, 2010 7:26 pm KST

JW Marriott Seoul

Celebrating the 2010 World Cup kickoff, JW Marriott Seoul presents a World Cup package available from June 11 to July 11.

The package includes a one night stay in a Superior room, a dried snack platter with two cans of Budweiser, three pieces of chocolate in the shape of a soccer ball and free access to the hotel's state-of-the-art gym and swimming pool.

Guests staying as part of the World Cup package will be entered in a lucky draw with the chance to win an official World Cup ball. The draw will be made on the last day of the promotion.

The World Cup package is available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and on the Korean team's match days, June 17 and June 22. The price is 201,000 won, excluding tax and service charges.

For reservations, call (02) 6282-6282

The hotel is also holding the event, "Find Mr. Nam, A-gong!" If a guest named 'Nam A-gong' buys the World Cup package, the hotel will upgrade the room to a luxurious Presidential Suite. Any guest named 'Nam A-Gong' should present their ID card upon check in for verification.

InterContinental Hotels Seoul

InterContinental Hotels Seoul are introducing an outside catering package until Dec. 31, which will feature carefully selected ingredients, high-end cuisine and five-star service and is available for an occasion involving a minimum of 40 people.

The menu items can also be designed and catered to the customer's preferences.

They are suitable for various occasions such as family gatherings, corporate events and opening ceremonies. Customers can enjoy designing their own menu, decorations such as flowers and other services according to their budget.

For business receptions, deluxe cocktail buffets, lunchboxes and western style set menus are available. For family gatherings, a choice of an international (western) buffet and a Korean set menu for elder guests is available. Light buffet meals with salads and sandwiches are another possibility.

The package is available from 45,000 won which includes the cost of floral decorations and all other expenses related to the service. Tax and service charges are excluded from the aforementioned price. For more information, call (02) 559-7798.

Millennium Seoul Hilton

Il Ponte, Millennium Seoul Hilton's popular Italian trattoria, will offer a special Wine Dinner on June 9 featuring renowned Italian winery Ruffino.

The wines will be accompanied by a seven-course dinner that Chef Anita Bidini has designed to enhance the flavors of each wine.

The featured wines are Romitorio di Santedame, Toscana IGT; Greppone Mazzi, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG; Modus, Toscana IGT; Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico DOCG; Lodola Nuova Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG; Santedame Chianti Classico DOCG and Murotondo Orvieto Classico DOC.

The evening promises to be a memorable event, introducing new flavors and combinations to even the most sophisticated palates.

The Wine Dinner will be preceded by a champagne reception at 7 p.m.

The dinner is priced at 130,000 won, exclusive of tax.

For more information, call (02) 317-3270.

The Park Hyatt Seoul

The Park Hyatt Seoul presents the "Summer at the Park" package offering a one-night stay in a guestroom with stunning city views, free DVD rental service, a bottle of chilled white wine at Cornerstone's terrace and a special discount of 25,000 won on breakfast or a 45,000 won discount on weekend brunch at Cornerstone per person.

Guests also have free access to the swimming pool, fitness studio and sauna.

The package is available from June 1 to Aug. 31.

It is priced at 310,000 won, exclusive of tax. For more information, call (02) 2016-1100 or (02) 2016-1234.

The Imperial Palace Hotel

At all bars and restaurants of the Imperial Palace Hotel, guests can watch all matches of 2010 World Cup live on large screens.

The hotel has bought exhibiting rights from SBS, the Korean broadcaster for the event and will exhibit all the games live.