From celestial cocktails to strawberry buffets and Lego birthdays, Korean hotels have you covered
Paradise Hotel Busan
Feb. 29: Paradise Hotel Busan in the southern port city's Haeundae District is collaborating with a winner of the World Cocktail Battle who will be serving three special cocktails at the hotel on Feb. 29.
The 2022 winner of the Seoul Bar & Spirit Show's competition Kim So-yeon will be offering three cocktails at Paradise Hotel Busan's Bar NYX: Hanky-Pinky No. 2, which is an upgraded version of the cocktail that won her the title of Best Bartender two years ago; Queen of Scotland cocktail; and Jeju Signal Punch.
Kim is currently bartending at Bar Geranium in Gangnam District, southern Seoul. The bar is best known for infusing organic scents into its cocktails.
"In line with the drinking trend among Millennials and Gen Z who opt to enjoy alcohol instead of getting drunk on it and are interested in trying new types of drinks, the hotel has decided to move forward with this collaboration," a Paradise Hotel Busan employee said in a press release. "I hope people can cross out some drinks on their alcohol bucket list with exotic cocktails with the flair of Bar NYX."
(051) 742-2121
busanparadisehotel.co.kr/front/?language=EN
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel
Through March 31: Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel in Songpa District, southern Seoul, opened a new whisky bar along with six constellation-themed cocktails at its Latitude32 rooftop bar on the 32nd floor.
The whisky bar named Eau de Vie translates to “water of life” in French and offers traditional and premium whiskeys from around the world, as well as small plates and finger food.
The bar is offering discounted prices on premium whiskeys including the Glenmorangie Signet and Johnny Walker Blue Label in celebration of the bar opening. The promotional event will continue through March 31.
The six new cocktails at Lassitude32 complement the bar’s space theme. Inspired by different constellations, the new editions include the Leo cocktail, the Scorpio cocktail and the Capricornus cocktail.
The drinks are also exciting in form, according to the hotel. The structure of the Sagittarius cocktail is inspired by the image of Hercules shooting an arrow at the heart of his teacher Chiron, as it incorporates a mini syringe that, upon injection, changes the color of the drink to resemble the poison spreading inside Chiron’s heart.
The constellation cocktails are also made in collaboration with AR character Peary. Guests can scan the QR code of the cocktails and a corresponding Peary will pop up on their Instagram camera filters.
Reservations can be made by phone or online through the local search platform Naver.
(02) 2092-6108
sofitel-seoul.com/en/
DoubleTree By Hilton Pangyo Seoul
Through Dec. 31: DoubleTree By Hilton Pangyo Seoul in Gyeonggi is offering a Joyful Moments package that arranges an elaborate birthday for newborns.
The hotel promises a personally-curated birthday experience for the newborn and parents, with open forest and city views, and a ballroom that can be adjusted to the number of attendees.
The package includes a six-course Western meal, including dishes like king crab, lobster soup, Australian steak, grilled shrimp and desserts, as well as sparkling wine, champagne and house wine. Menu items are subject to change.
The new families can also arrange photoshoots around the hotel, both inside and outside. There will be room discounts for those who decide to stay overnight.
The Joyful Moments package begins at 4,500,000 won ($3,400) with 15 attendees.
(031) 678-5549
hilton.com/en/hotels/selsedi-doubletree-seoul-pangyo/
Legoland Korea Resort
Through Dec. 31: Legoland Korea Resort in Chuncheon, Gangwon, is offering a Bricktastic Birthday Package that promises a memorable birthday for kids.
Under this package, the child with the birthday is met with a “birthday greeting” upon checking in at the resort and receives a necklace and a badge with his or her name on it and is donned a mini paper crown. With these accessories, the child will be greeted with "happy birthday"s from all the hoteliers at the resort. The birthday child will also have a chance to win gifts after solving puzzles and going on treasure hunts around the hotel.
The package will also include a room decorated with large birthday banners, a chocolate donut cake with optional lettering, and party snacks and beverages. Guests can pick up the cake at the hotel’s Sky Lounge on the second floor.
(033) 815-2300
www.legoland.kr/en/
GLAD Gangnam Coex Center
From March 23 to June 30: The GLAD Gangnam Coex Center in southern Seoul is offering a GLAD Play Package for baseball fans, in light of the 2024 pro baseball season.
Close to the Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Songpa District, southern Seoul, the hotel annually partners with pro baseball teams.
The package offers a one-night stay at the hotel as well as one portable fan, one sun stick from beauty brand Beauty of Joseon, two 250-milliliter (8.5-ounce) beer cans and one Homerun Ball chocolate snack cup.
The package is available for 30 guests on a first-come-first-serve basis. Prices begin at 105,000 won, excluding tax.
(02) 6474-5000
www.glad-hotels.com
Grand Josun Jeju
Through Feb. 24: Josun Hotels & Resorts’ luxury resort stay Grand Josun Jeju on Jeju Island is offering a babymoon package for expecting parents called Blissful Retreat with Daiichi.
The all-inclusive package includes a two-night stay at the resort’s Hill Suite rooms, breakfast at the private lounge Gran J, tea and coffee service and the opportunity to enjoy a harp concert during mealtime.
The resort’s Spa Omorovicza will offer expecting mothers a 60-minute prenatal care program.
Guests will also receive a 48-hour coupon to rent a car from the local car-sharing platform SoCar.
All guests purchasing the package will receive a 1-million-won stroller from luxury baby product brand Daiichi.
Rooms available for the package are limited to 40, and guests can choose to stay anytime from Feb. 24 to April 30.
In addition to the package, the resort and Daichii are also jointly holding a social media raffle on their Instagram pages, offering gifts that range from Starbucks coupons to overnight stays, for a total of 20 winners. The event runs from Feb 22 to March 7.
The Blissful Retreat with Daichii package is available for purchase on Grand Josun Jeju’s webpage.
(064) 738-6600
gjj.josunhotel.com/main.do?locale=en
Grand Hyatt Seoul
Through April 27: Grand Hyatt Seoul in Yongsan District, central Seoul, is showcasing a Sip Savor Share cocktail promotion at its JJ Mahoney's Live Room.
Guests visiting the live room will be able to taste two of the bar’s 12 signature cocktails, as well as dessert.
JJ Machoney’s cocktails are each inspired by a city or area, including Korea's Yongsan District and Jeju Island.
Its desserts are served inside a wooden box filled with handmade macaroons, chocolate and granola bars.
JJ Machoney’s Live Room has a stage in front of the bar and allows guests to enjoy live music with their drinks in a free and lively atmosphere, according to the hotel. The entry fee is 20,000 won per person.
(02) 797-1234
grandhyattseoul.com
Parnas Hotel Jeju
Through March 31: Parnas Hotel Jeju’s premium strawberry buffet is continuing to attract tourists and locals alike.
Dubbed the Strawberry Garden, the buffet opened Jan. 13 and operates every weekend and on holidays.
About half of the guests are Jeju locals, some of whom have permanently moved to the island from other regions in Korea or abroad, according to the hotel.
“I still find Jeju Island’s food new and delicious, but I sometimes miss dishes that I used to eat in Seoul, and one of those things was the strawberry buffet,” Lee Ji-young, who moved to Jeju two months ago, told Parnas Hotel Jeju.
All the strawberries at the buffet are locally grown, and customers can enjoy endless desserts including strawberry eclairs, mousse, madeleines, mini tarts and choux. There is also a live strawberry crepe flambé station and 20 entrees such as a club sandwich and grilled vegetable bruschetta.
The buffet is 68,000 won per adult. Those who reserve through Naver can get a 10 percent discount. Customers who chose the premium option for an additional 30,000 won will receive steak and lobster dishes in addition to the strawberry dishes.
“It was indeed difficult to find a steady stream of fresh, premium strawberries to Jeju because of the island’s geographical location,” a hotel employee said in Parnas Jeju’s press release. “But the hotel was able to cut exclusive deals with local strawberry farmers through persistent efforts, and we plan to further expand our strawberry-related promotional events and services to provide Jeju Islanders as well as visitors with a gastronomic experience.”
The Strawberry Garden buffet continues through March 31 at the hotel’s Fondmer Lounge.
(064) 801-5555
www.parnashoteljeju.com/en/main.do
BY LEE JIAN [lee.jian@joongang.co.kr]
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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