
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman is offering a spring package until May 31. /Courtesy of Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman
By Kim Se-jeong
As the bigger coldness of the winter draws to a close, many are anticipating the warmth of spring. Hotels around Seoul are offering packages to celebrate this exciting transition of seasons.
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman
Grand Ambassador Seoul associated with Pullman is offering a spring package until May 31. The package includes a night’s stay in a Supreme room; a gourmet picnic lunch; access to the hotel’s indoor swimming pool and fitness center and executive library. The picnic lunchbox includes either bibimbap or sandwiches with two glasses of wine to go. The wine selection for the lunchbox was not available for this story.
The package starts from 148,000 won for two, excluding tax and service fees.
Grand Ambassador Seoul is close to Namsan which is ideal for hiking. At the top of the hotel building is N Seoul Tower, which is a major tourist attraction in the city.
For more information and reservations, call (02) 2270-3111-3 or visit
Courtyard by Mariott Seoul Times Square
Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Times Square is also offering a package for guests who want to celebrate the arrival of spring outdoors.
The package includes a night’s stay in a hotel room, a picnic basket consisting of a chicken wrap potato wedges and salad, access to the hotel’s fitness center and discount coupon for the cafes, restaurants and hair salon at Times Square Mall right next to the hotel. The hotel is also close to major parks in the city, namely Yeouido Park, Seonyudo Park and Yeouido Han River Park, as well as to Yunjung-ro, a boulevard known for its cherry blossoms.
The package costs 140,000 won for two, excluding tax and service fees, and is available until May 31. For more information and reservations, call (02) 2638-3110 or visit
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Conrad Seoul
Conrad Seoul, located in Yeouido which is famous for cherry blossom trees and YEouido Park, offers a picnic package for spring guests.
The package includes an night’s stay in a hotel room with views of the Han River and Yeouido Park, breakfast for two and free parking to help guests avoid the stress of the area’s notorious traffic jams.
Guests can choose two sandwiches from Cafe 10G’s sandwiches of the day and two cups of coffee or fresh fruit juice. Those who are going to a picnic will be provided by the hotel with a picnic bag and blanket.
The package, available until May 31, starts at 357,000 won for two people, excluding tax and service fees. For more information and reservations, call (02) 6137-7777.
Fraser Place Central and Fraser Place Namdaemun
Fraser Place Central and Fraser Place Namdaemun, both located in Seoul, are offering a spring weekend package until April 1.
The package includes a night’s stay in a hotel room, a gift of two facial masks and dried flower tea bags, breakfast for two and access to the hotel’s fitness center _ Fraser Place Center has a swimming pool as well. The package costs 128,000 won for two excluding tax and service fees. For more information and reservations, visit