Around the hotels

The Grand Hilton Seoul

The hotel offers a range of special overnight packages for the Lunar New Year from Feb. 2-6. The four packages ― PEACE, CALM, MEMORY and FAMILY ― offer different choices and rates. The PEACE package, priced at 95,000 won offers a one-night stay in a deluxe room and complementary coffee or ginseng tea at the Atrium Cafe. The CALM package, 125,000 won, adds a breakfast for two and tickets to the tranquil Deoksu Palace. The MEMORY package, 165,000 won, offers an executive room with free use of the EFL lounge including free breakfast and happy hour. For reservations, call (02) 2287-8400.

JW Marriott Seoul

The hotel offers a Lunar New Year family package from Jan. 29 to Feb. 6. The package includes special rabbit chocolate and a Korean style afternoon tea set for two. The tea set includes various Korean traditional desserts such as ginger scones, ginseng cookies, red bean pastry, chestnut cake, assorted rice cakes and traditional cookies. It is available from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lobby lounge. The family package is 205,000 won, excluding tax and service charges. For reservations, call (02) 6282-6282

The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul

The hotel’s Lunar New Year package from Jan. 29 to Feb. 6 includes one night in a superior deluxe room, along with a gift of the Korean traditional board game Yunnori, rice wine makgeoli and snacks. Two people in each group will also get complimentary use of the fitness club and swimming pool. With an additional charge of 25,000 won per person, breakfast at the Garden is available. The package is priced at 165,000 won per night. For more information, call (02) 3451-8114.

Renaissance Seoul Hotel

The hotel offers a Lunar New Year package from Jan. 28 to Feb. 6. Priced at 125,000 won, which is 60 percent discount from the normal room rate, the package includes a night in a deluxe room and complimentary use of the Renaissance Recreation Center and indoor swimming pool. For information and reservations, call (02) 2222-8500.