2022.9.25 Hotel Events

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Published: 25 Sep. 2022, 12:02

2022.9.25 Hotel Events

Autumn Wine Fair at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul in Seocho District, southern Seoul [JW MARRIOTT HOTEL SEOUL]

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

From Oct. 12 to 14: JW Marriott Hotel Seoul has announced its 2022 Autumn Wine Fair, a seasonal celebration on the hotel’s seventh-floor Margaux Grill garden. The fair features wines from 11 countries representing some of the world’s leading wineries such as France, Italy and Spain, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina and Chile.

Up to two bottles of wine purchased at the fair can be enjoyed corkage-free at hotel restaurants Flavors, Tamayura and The Margaux Grill until Feb. 28, while up to one bottle of whisky purchased at the fair can be savored corkage-free at Mobo Bar during the same period. The festival will also feature diverse events at booths run by five local wine importers, and a Premium Tasting Zone introducing leading wines from each importer.

Krug Grande Cuvée, one of the world’s three greatest champagnes and a favorite among gastronomes, has been selected by the hotel’s own sommelier as “Star Champagne” of the fair, presented in five old vintages created from first-grade Grand Cru Classé grapes harvested from the Bordeaux region. A diverse selection of red and white wines includes creations by U.S. winery Screaming Eagle, first-generation cult winery Bryant Family, cult winery Harlan Estate and Château d’Yquem, globally renowned as the doyenne of the oenological world. The fair will also feature red and white wines, champagnes and sparkling wines distributed by five leading Korean importers including Vitis, Enoteca and CSR.

The 2022 Wine Fair will run daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wines reserved in advance from a selection of 250 labels between Sept. 29 and Oct. 3 will be available to pick up between Oct. 12 and 16, while a limited number of bottles will also be available for direct purchase at the fair.

The Margaux Grill received a Best of Award of Excellence accolade from international wine magazine Wine Spectator for two consecutive years at the 2020 and 2021 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. International U.S. -published magazine Wine Spectator awards annual prizes including Award of Excellence, Best of Award of Excellence, and Grand Award to wine restaurants worldwide based on type and quantity of wine collection, and harmony of wine and cuisine pairings offered.

(02) 6282-6262

jwmarriottseoul.com

Gravity Club at the Gravity Seoul Pangyo in Seongnam, Gyeonggi [GRAVITY SEOUL PANGYO]

Gravity Seoul Pangyo

Through Oct. 30: Gravity Seoul Pangyo, Autograph Collection (hereinafter, the “Gravity”) launches its signature package dubbed "Hello, Gravity Explorer: Mars" with the theme of exploring different planets in the solar system.

The package inspired by the eight planets in the solar system includes various benefits for healthy lifestyles while exploring every corner of the hotel just like an astronaut flying through the universe.

The package includes a night stay in the Business Deluxe room and a one-off visit to the Gravity Club on the fourth floor for a one-on-one personal training or group exercise program.

Guests staying from Monday to Thursday can participate in different group exercise programs at the Gravity Club everyday up to two people.

There will be different GX programs including Vinyasa Yoga on Monday, Spinning Bike on Tuesday and Thursday, and Relax Yoga on Wednesday.

Guests checking in on Friday through Sunday can try out personalized training program with a professional instructor based on their body composition analysis while learning how to use exercise equipment.

Personal training programs are held only on the morning of the day of departure, and can be taught once per room up to two people.

All staying guests can try more than 56 kinds of advanced piece of exercise equipment including free weight machines. Personal training sessions are also available with a professional instructor at reasonable prices in a private room.

In addition, 2 bottles of health drink made by Freshico featuring low sugar and low calorie fermented tea drink, will be offered for water supplement before and after a workout for a true wellness staycation at the Gravity.

The package is available for stays until the end of October and priced at 189,491 won, exclusive of 10 percent tax.

(02) 771-0500
josunhotel.com

Grand Hyatt Seoul

Announcement: Down the spiral staircase from the Grand Hyatt Seoul lobby, a speakeasy bar is located behind the symbolic lamb — Mouton Transhumant (1988) by Francois-Xavier Lalanne. This bar — as its name, “The Paris Bar,” suggests — takes guests to the elegant streets of Paris, the city of romance and dreams.

The Paris Bar is re-opening on Sept. 23. With The Paris Bar’s classic luxury French elements, it offers carefully selected French labels, ranging from a wide assortment of French wines and exceptional natural wines to a limited selection of whiskies and cognac. Alongside original French liquors, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut, an exclusive champagne only available at Hyatt properties in Korea, can be experienced.

Cocktails including classic French drinks highlight The Paris Bar’s signature creations. They not only impress guests with their taste but also with their inspiring backstories. The Paris Side Car, which is assumed to have been invented in Paris during the World War I era, is recreated by the bar’s mixologist to have a milder and savory taste while still retaining its original strong impression. The famous Serendipity, which is originally from Bar Hemingway of The Ritz-Carlton, Paris, has also been reinterpreted by adding Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut champagne, making the cocktail The Paris Bar’s exclusive drink.

While you sip on your drinks, The Paris Bar adds extra pleasure to the entertaining evening with a delightful selection of French-inspired snacks including croque monsieur, lobster Niçoise salad, crème brulée and canelés.

(02) 797-1234
https://grp.josunhotel.com/