Hotel Lobby
Westin Chosun Seoul
Named one of the Top 25 Business Hotels in Asia for four consecutive years by online magazine Smart Travel Asia, Westin Chosun Seoul continues to maintain its high standards and quality service. It was ranked 15th, tying with Peninsula Shanghai and the St. Regis in Singapore.
The hotel’s ranking was the highest among Korean hotels, as Shilla came in at 16th, the Grand Hyatt Seoul was 20th, and the Park Hyatt at 21st. Overall, Island Shangri-La Hong Kong was selected as the best business hotel, followed by Fullerton Hotel Singapore and the Four Seasons Hong Kong.
Jualin Lew, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, said, “The Westin Chosun has the tradition of being the first hotel in Korean history. All parts of the hotel have been renovated for over six years. We presume business travelers highly evaluated its unique service, such as express check-in and digital information service.”
Hyatt Regency Jeju
For those planning a late summer vacation, Hyatt Regency Jeju offers the Starry Night at Jeju package throughout September.
The package includes a one-night stay in an exclusive Regency Club room, continental buffet breakfast and evening cocktails with canapes for two, a 10 percent discount at hotel restaurants, a discount booklet to Jeju Island’s attractions, free access to the sauna, the swimming pool and the fitness center. It also features tropical cocktails for two adults at The Balcony, where customers can enjoy the ocean sunset with a cool evening breeze.
It is priced at 205,000 won. For more information, call 064-735-1234.
Renaissance Seoul Hotel
During September the Renaissance Seoul Hotel presents a Kids Cooking Class at the buffet restaurant Cafe Elysee on Saturdays and Sundays.
Under the instruction of restaurant chefs, children will make yogurt smoothies, pizza and fruit cakes. They can have fun making the food as well as learn about nutrition and dining etiquette. Each child will get an apron, chef’s hat, completion certificate and a souvenir photo. Parents will get afternoon tea, coffee or juice with finger sandwiches, pastries and cakes.
The class is held between 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. at 60,000 won. Children aged from three to 10 are eligible, with six to 10 children per class. The class is taught in Korean. For more information, call 02-2222-8635.
JW Marriott Seoul
JW Marriott Seoul presents a wedding promotion in celebration of the newly renovated Grand Ballroom through Sept. 30.
The new ballroom offers the city’s trendiest and most luxurious venue for weddings, along with state-of-the-art lighting, speaker and sound systems and elegant table settings. The foyer, with a bridal room that has an adjoining private restroom, now includes a newly opened cocktail reception bar for wedding guests.
For couples booking for a wedding with up to 400 guests until Sept. 30, the hotel offers welcome drinks to guests at the reception bar. The drinks will be offered for 30 minutes before the wedding ceremony. For more information, call 02-6282-6792.
Seoul Plaza
The Plaza’s all-day dining restaurant Seven Square holds a wine promotion for an unlimited amount of wine for the price of only one glass through Sept. 30.
Breakfast is priced at 35,000 won for adults, lunch at 55,000 won on weekdays and weekend lunch or dinner every day is 60,000 won. For children between six and 13, breakfast is available at 19,000 won, weekday lunch at 33,000 won, and weekend lunch or dinner on any day at 37,000 won.
An additional payment of 20,000 won, which is the usual price for one glass of wine, buffet diners can enjoy endless servings of one type of wine. A total of four types of wine ― one white and three reds ― are available. For more information, call 02-310-7777.