Exotic summer vacation at Imperial Palace Seoul Hotel

Imperial Palace Seoul Hotel presents Midsummer Night Package from July 16 to Aug. 31, presenting a perfect summer vacation at the exotic outdoor swimming pool.

The package includes one night’s stay at Deluxe or Business room, access to night outdoor pool or voucher for two for happy hour at Lobby Lounge, and two movie tickets. Molton Brown travel kits and Instyle magazines will be given to the guests.

Free access to the fitness studio and indoor swimming pool will be available, and the guests at the Club Floor will receive additional services, including breakfast for two, sauna, and more.

The nighttime outdoor pool opens from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., and happy hour featuring sangria and unlimited red wine along with a dessert platter consisting of fruit and cream cheese crackers is available from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Prices start at 230,000 won, excluding tax and service fee.

For reservations and inquiries, call (02) 3440-8000 or visit www.imperialpalace.co.kr.


Lotte Hotel Seoul presents authentic Italian cuisine

Lotte Hotel Seoul’s Italian restaurant Peninsula invites diners to chef Sebastiano’s table until the end of June.

The six-course meal features a variety of seafood dishes. The course starts with seared scallops with cauliflower puree and tomato concasse with basil and orange oil, followed by a smoked salmon carpaccio with herbs, caviar and horseradish cheese. It also presents homemade seafood spaghetti and pan-fried croaker fish with sauteed spicy spinach. Mango salad with peach sherbet, almond and custard cream will be served for desserts, followed by a cup of coffee or tea.

Chef Sebastiano Giangregorio had served as a master chef at Michelin-star restaurants in Italy including three-Michelin-star restaurant La Pergola and two-Michelin-star restaurant La Stua.

He has been serving as an executive chef at Peninsula since 2013, presenting authentic Italian cuisines.

The course menu is priced at 155,000 won, including tax and service fee.

For reservations or inquiries, call (02) 317-7121 or (02) 317-7122.


Sheraton Grande Walkerhill opens outdoor swimming pool

Sheraton Grande Walkerhill opens the outdoor swimming pool Riverpark from June 18 to Sept. 4.

Guests can enjoy the panoramic view of Hangang River against the backdrop of Achasan Mountain at the swimming pool. Riverpark consists of international-standard-sized adult pool and separate pools for children and babies. The poolside buffet served by a team of five-star hotel’s veteran chefs will be also available.

Other facilities include Jacuzzi, a phytoncide zone for forest bathing, and a lactation room, along with over 300 sunbeds.

A series of pool parties “2016 Walkerhill Bikini Pool Party” will take place in July and August with exotic performances by overseas DJs with an Ibiza theme.

Prices range from 40,000 won to 150,000 won, and varies by season.

For reservations or inquiries, call (02) 455-5000.


Luxurious summer vacation at Park Hyatt Seoul

Park Hyatt Seoul presents its “Early Summer Package” throughout June.

The package includes one night’s stay in a Park King or Park Suite, breakfast buffet for two adults and two children under the age of 12 at Cornerstone, and a prepaid card voucher worth 50,000 won for The Shilla I’Park Duty Free shop. Park Suite guests will be offered additional services, including a bottle of Italian craft beer Friska and valet parking service.

Free access to the hotel’s swimming pool, fitness studio and sauna is also available, and guests with children under the age of 3 will be offered the “Very Important Baby” service. The VIB service includes rental service or a stroller, a large sheep stuffed animal, a T-shirt for babies, cookies and a set of baby bath products. The package is priced at 315,000 won for the Park King and at 435,000 won for Park Suite.

For reservations and inquiries, call (02) 2016-1100 or (02) 2016-1234.


Fabulous summer getaway at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul will present its Summer Breeze package from June 20 to Sept. 4 for those seeking a perfect summer getaway at the center of the city.

The package includes one night’s stay in a Deluxe Room, breakfast for two at the hotel’s buffet restaurant Tavolo 24 and a choice of seasonal fruit bingsu or classic red bean bingsu at The Lounge. Guests will be also given the Vervain outdoor body spray from L’Occitaine and complimentary access to the hotel’s indoor swimming pool. The body spray repels insects as well as moisturizing the skin.

The package starts from 365,000 won, excluding tax and service fee.

For reservations and inquiries, call (02) 2276-3366 or visit jwmarriottddm.com.