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Four Seasons Hotel Seoul's lobby decorated with crystal chandeliers and tableware by the French luxury crystal brand, Baccarat / Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Seoul |
By Lee Hae-rin
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul presents a series of year-end promotions called, "Time to Celebrate," via a collaboration with the French luxury crystal brand, Baccarat.
Known as "King's Crystal," the 250-year-old French luxury crystal brand, Baccarat, manufactures handcrafted fine crystal products from chandeliers to tableware. The French luxury brand was founded upon the order of French King Louis XV in 1764 in the village of Baccarat, located 402 kilometers away from Paris, and carries on its exceptional craftsmanship with its team of artisans, while collaborating with contemporary designers including Philippe Starck and James Hayon.
The hotel's entrance on the first floor features Baccarat crystal showpieces, including classic chandeliers and glistening tree ornaments decorated with avant-garde flower decorations by world-renowned florist Nicolai Bergmann.
At its speakeasy bar, Charles H, two special-edition Baccarat-inspired cocktails are available until Jan. 1, 2023. The drinks, priced between 32,000 and 33,000 won ($24 and $25) are served in luxurious Baccarat glasses, which are priced from 250,000 to 400,000 won.
The hotel's bakery, Confections, presents a limited-edition Christmas jewel cake featuring Baccarat's signature red octagon jewelry.
The limited-edition room package, "Festive Magic Moments," which includes a pair of Baccarat Beluga tumbler glasses worth 420,000 won and the brand-inspired Christmas cake and cocktails are available until the end of December.