Hotel Lobby
By Jun Ji-hye
Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas collaborates with Royal Copenhagen
The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas is presenting a unique collaboration this summer with Royal Copenhagen, a Danish royal porcelain brand renowned for its 245 years of history and tradition.
After the successful first collaboration with the brand last year in celebration of the hotel's 30th anniversary, it is bringing back the chance to experience both brands together once more.
Retro mugwort bingsu, prepared by the hotel's patissier with the herb mugwort as a key ingredient, is served in an exquisite bowl from Royal Copenhagen.
The tableware to be featured in this bingsu collaboration is from the Blue Mega line, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The line boasts a modern charm with big flower motifs.
Retro mugwort bingsu is a healthy bingsu dessert in which subtle mugwort flavors create a harmony with the mild sweetness of milk and adzuki beans.
It is decorated with mugwort jelly, mugwort-flavored fresh chocolate, mugwort-flavored condensed milk, adzuki beans and granola.
This year's retro mugwort bingsu is also available in an individual serving for guests who would like a healthy option for summer dessert.
Incorporated in 1775 under the sponsorship of Queen Juliane Marie of Denmark, Royal Copenhagen has established itself as one of the world's most prestigious porcelain brands over its long history.
Its artistic qualities have been widely recognized and admired by Danish royals and celebrated around the world.
Retro mugwort bingsu served in Royal Copenhagen is available until the end of August at the Lobby Lounge located on the first floor of Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas for 45,000 won ($37) for two to three servings, and 27,000 won for an individual serving.
Park Hyatt Seoul unveils stone fruit afternoon tea menu
The Park Hyatt Seoul is celebrating the arrival of summer with the stone fruit afternoon tea set at The Lounge, the luxury Korean teahouse located on the 24th floor of the hotel.
Featuring a variety of tropical fruit desserts including passion fruit chocolate madeleine and yogurt and guava mousse cake as well as a range of creative items crafted from seasonal stone fruit such as peaches and cherries, afternoon tea is served amid inspiring urban views through floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
The seasonal promotion runs until Sept. 6 with afternoon tea served daily from noon until 5:30 p.m. The promotion is priced at 39,000 won per person.
Savory items and desserts in the tea set are served on an elegant three-tier tray, imbued with traditional Korean aesthetics.
The dessert menu celebrates the seasonal abundance of stone fruit, with highlights including vanilla and peach panna cotta, a pudding of peach preserve and puree complemented by aromatic vanilla for an exquisite balance of sweet flavors.
A selection of tropical fruit desserts includes madeleine coated with tangy passion fruit chocolate and guava mousse cake built from indulgent layers of yogurt-based guava, strawberry compote and whipped cream mousse.
Sweet desserts are accompanied by a menu of savory items including soup made from finely chopped Korean soybeans topped with sweet red beans, peanut powder and sesame for outstanding depth of flavor.
The tea set also features jelly lollipops made from colorful fruit jellies presented on wooden skewers as well as fresh seasonal fruit including pineapple and dragonfruit.
As a unique special gift, each guest is offered an elegant jewelry box containing a choice of plain, salted or cranberry scones (one box per guest).
Sweet desserts are perfectly matched with a selection of green teas including sejak and jungno varieties and other premium teas such as jaeksal, oriental raisin and schisandra berries and coffee.
Veuve Clicquot Rich Bellini cocktails, boasting an irresistibly summery peach fragrance, are served at an additional price of 28,000 won per glass.
Clear and refreshing, Bellini cocktails offer the ideal accompaniment to the afternoon tea dessert menu.
Afternoon tea set items may vary according to daily availability of ingredients.
Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel offers 'awesome summer package'
The Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel in Seoul is presenting the “awesome summer package,” designed to give guests a perfect staycation with Sheraton Club Service and teddy bears.
The hotel said its summer vacation package includes Sheraton brand's special and unique Club Lounge Service and amenities.
Guests who book the package, which is available until August, can also enjoy an indoor swimming pool located on the 28th floor.
Given that the time spent in comfortably maintained rooms has been lengthened amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the hotel suggests an easy staycation with a smart TV offering various video content in guest rooms.
The package also offers a “cute” surfing teddy bear. The price is from 315,000 won.