Hotel Lobby

By Jun Ji-hye

L'Escape Hotel expands services for pets

L'Escape Hotel, the first stand-alone brand of Shinsegae Chosun Hotel, has expanded its services for pets in a bid to offer more comfort to guests who want to enjoy time off with their animal companions.

L'Escape Hotel has recently begun a dog stroller rental service for its guests and those visiting its Palais de Chine restaurant in collaboration with premium stroller brand Airbuggy.

The hotel has also begun offering premium pet food to guests who use its pet packages or those who use the pet zone within Palais de Chine.

In 2018, Shinsegae Chosun Hotel, the accommodation arm of retail giant Shinsegae, opened a boutique hotel with its own brand L'Escape in downtown Seoul. Since then, the boutique hotel has gained popularity on the back of its distinguished services that allow guests to stay with their pets.

The hotel also created the pet zone, in which pet owners can have meals with their dogs, for the first time among domestic hotels.

The hotel operates two kinds of pet packages ― Beloved Friends and Dine with Friends.

The Beloved Friends package offers a complimentary welcome dog kit that includes a premium shampoo, mist and two towels. Pet waste bags and snacks are also offered in the package that can be used at about 210,000 won ($178) with a one-night stay at a standard room.

The Dine with Friends package includes dinner at Palais de Chine or breakfast in one's room with food for pets, in addition to the benefits of the Beloved Friends package. The package price begins at 260,000 won.

The hotel also offers a wide variety of options for those who want to spend quality time with their pets on special days such as their dog's birthday. The charged options include balloon decorations and cone hats for the dogs and dessert.

“We have begun a dog stroller rental service as there have been an increasing number of guests who want to create good memories with their pets,” said Jang Gyeong-il who heads the hotel's marketing team. “L'Escape Hotel is the only hotel in Korea in which guests can use both rooms and restaurants with their pets.”

Park Hyatt Seoul unveils strawberry afternoon tea set

Park Hyatt Seoul presents the strawberry afternoon tea set at The Lounge located on the 24th floor of the hotel.

Featuring a menu of creative strawberry desserts including strawberry cheesecake, the afternoon tea set is served alongside The Lounge's iconic urban views, seen through floor-to-ceiling glass windows, offering the perfect venue for an afternoon of indulgent relaxation.

The strawberry afternoon tea set is available from Jan. 20 to April 3, served from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30pm.

Savory items and desserts in the afternoon tea set are served on an exclusive Park Hyatt Seoul three-tier ceramic tray inspired by Korean traditional esthetics.

Guests choosing the strawberry afternoon tea are also offered “strawberry jewelry,” a unique dessert served in box designed in the style of a jewelry case.

Decorated to evoke the appearance of a genuine jewelry item, strawberry jewelry desserts are available in a variety of designs to suit every taste.

The strawberry afternoon tea set is served with a wide choice of premium teas and coffees.

The sweet and aromatic strawberry or omija berry tea or fragrant earl grey complement the flavors and textures of the desserts and savory selections particularly well.

Champagne is also available for a supplementary price. The strawberry afternoon tea set menu may vary according to the daily availability of ingredients.