[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

Special dinner buffet and afternoon tea at Four Points by Sheraton Seoul, Gangnam


The hotel’s restaurant, Evolution, will provide special dinner buffets only for three days, on Dec. 24, 25 and 31. A lobster platter and a variety of seafood and meat dishes will be prepared, along with champagne and strawberry desserts. The price is set at a reasonable 77,000 won per person, and time is limited to three hours for the dinner. The reservation can be made at (02) 2160-8989.

Also on Christmas Eve, the hotel’s strawberry afternoon tea, “Oh My Berry,” will be served from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for those who want to enjoy Christmas vibes at night. Two glasses of sparkling wine are included in the set, which is priced at 69,000 won. For reservation, call (02) 2160-8949. 

Christmas Eve party at InterContinental Seoul Coex



InterContinental Seoul Coex is hosting a party on Christmas Eve with jazz performances and wine. Guests will be able to enjoy activities such as a wine tasting, tarot readings and making Christmas wreaths from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Afterward, a seven-course dinner will be offered with wine and a mellow jazz performance. It costs 180,000 won per guest to attend the party.

The “Salon de Noel Room Package” includes an overnight stay for two people, along with entry to the Christmas party. It is priced at 390,000 won, excluding tax.

Reservations can be made at (02) 3430-8686 for the Christmas Eve party and (02) 3430-8888 for the room package.

“Cheers to 2020!” at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul



JW Marriot Dongdaemun Square Seoul has planned a countdown party at the rooftop bar, The Griffin, which overlooks Seoul city. The visitors will be offered champagne or vodka along with a three-tray set menu consisting of a variety of finger foods and desserts including salmon, truffle chicken burger, canape, strawberry roll cake and financier.

There will be live music as well. A trio live jazz band will perform from 10 p.m. to midnight, which will be followed by a DJ-led countdown event until 2 a.m.

The entrance ticket is set at 50,000 won per person and the cost of the set menu varies from 380,000 won to 990,000 won. Reservation can be made at (02) 2276-3344.

2020 Walkerhill Countdown Party at Vista Walkerhill Seoul



The hotel will host the “2020 Walkerhill Countdown Party” on Dec. 31 at Re:Bar, which overlooks the Han River and offers a view of Seoul’s nightscape. The party starts at 7 p.m. and lasts until dawn, with hip-hop music and a DJ. Artists set to join the countdown party include Woodie Gochild, DD!, JADE and JB.

Tickets are 19,900 won if purchased online in advance, with no drink included. Regular tickets cost 50,000 won on the spot, and a welcome drink coupon is included. For inquiries, call (02) 450-6434. 

Countdown to 2020 at Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Times Square



Courtyard by Marriott Seoul Times Square is throwing a hip-hop party, “Count Down Seoul 2020,” on the last night of 2019 for those who want to usher in the new year with music.

The lineup includes Simon Dominic, Gray, Giriboy and Haon. The party will start at 11 p.m. on Dec. 31 and continue until 4 a.m. Tickets cost 77,000 won.

For those who wish to stay at the hotel after the party, the hotel is offering a room package at 300,000 won for 15 guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests will stay in the Deluxe Room and can check out at 2 p.m. For reservations, call (02) 2638-3110.