HOTEL LOBBY

The Conrad Seoul is offering a special “Design Your Smart Luxury” package in celebration of its second anniversary until December.

The package includes a one night’s stay in a room with Han River and city views with your choice of any two of the three following added benefits: a breakfast buffet, a 20,000-won food and beverage voucher valid at any of the hotel’s outlets, or a room upgrade.

The Conrad Seoul opened on Nov. 12, 2012. It is conveniently connected to the IFC Mall with shopping, movie theaters, restaurants and a bookstore, providing excellent accessibility to a full range of cultural and leisure activities. The package costs 275,000 won per person including tax and service charges. For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 6137-7777.

The Oakwood Premier Coex Center offers special meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Each meal starts with appetizers of smoked salmon roll or beef carpaccio and Arugula with sweet pumpkin soup with almond and lemon sorbet. It will be followed by the main dish of grilled rib eye steak or grilled prime tenderloin and king prawn. Mango mousse is for dessert. The special meal includes one glass of sparkling wine. Guests will be able to have their photos taken, and it will be sent to them six months after with a letter. The meal costs 85,000 won including tax and service charges. For inquiries and reservations, call (02)3466-7277.

The Sheraton Grande Walkerhill unveiled two new restaurants after six months of renovation. The Korean restaurant Ondol is located on the second floor, serving dishes cooked with seasonal ingredients from all over Korea.

Head chef Seo Byung-ho cooked for Xi Jinping during G20 Seoul Summit in 2010. Opening hours are noon to 3 p.m. for lunch and 6 p.m. through 10 p.m. for dinner. For inquiries and information call (02) 450-4518.

The Chinese restaurant Geumryong is located on the lobby floor with a veteran Chinese chef specialized in the Cantonese cuisine. It was awarded as the 2014 top restaurant in Tripadvisor.

It opens between noon and 3 p.m. for lunch and between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. for dinner. Tea is served between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 450-4512.

The Grand Hyatt Incheon has been awarded “Best MICE Hotel” and “Best Airport Hotel” by the luxury American travel magazine “Global Traveler.”

“It is more recognition for the extended facilities and upgraded service that coincided with the opening of the West Tower in September,” said the Grand Hyatt Incheon. “We continue to provide Grand Hyatt services and programs to satisfy our guests.”

The award is 11 years old, and focuses on more than 26,000 service areas including airports, hotels and airlines.

The 2014 survey contained results generated from well over 26,000 completed questionnaires from online and offline business and luxury travelers, who participate in voting for 87 airlines, airports, hotels and other areas.

The Park Hyatt Seoul presents a “Festive Event” package for Christmas and year-end parties with families, friends and colleagues. The package includes the finest semi-buffet style menu prepared by the hotel’s top chefs. The meal will start with an appetizer, followed by soup, pasta and main dish. Desserts will be served on a special dessert plate with Christmas cookies, with tiramisu and gelato along with tea and coffee. A reservation has to include 20 guests. The cost is 95,000 won per person. For more inquiries and reservations, call (02)2016-1256 or 2016-1248.