[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

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 making Christmas wreaths, wine tasting and tarot reading from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

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. 

Delight X-mas Buffet at Courtyard Seoul Times Square


Courtyard Seoul Times Square is offering the Delight X-mas Buffet from Dec. 21-25 at 89,000 won for adults and 40,000 won for children.

Grilled lobster tail will be served at each table. Carving stations for roasted turkey, grilled ribs and pork ribs will also be prepared, along with a variety of seafood.

For those seeking to spend the night at the hotel after the buffet, the Very Merry Christmas package is available starting from 300,000 won. It is limited to 50 guests on a first-come, first-served basis.

For reservations, call (02) 2638-3081 for the buffet and (02) 2638-3110 for the room package. 

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. The ticket price is 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 at the Deluxe Room and be allowed to check out at 2 p.m.

For reservations, call (02) 2638-3110. 

‘Shall We Skate’ at Grand Hyatt Seoul


Grand Hyatt Seoul is offering the “Shall We Skate” package for those planning to spend their winter vacation with family and friends.

Starting Dec. 6, the package includes a stay at the hotel, free entry to the hotel’s ice rink for two people, and hot chocolate drinks.

The ice rink at the hotel can accommodate as many as 156 visitors per day. Prices for the package start from 240,000 won. For reservations or further information, call (02) 799-8888 or visit grandhyattseoul.com. 

Salon de strawberry at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul



The Lounge’s strawberry buffet has returned with a Barbie theme from Dec. 4 to May next year.

The restaurant located at the lobby of JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul offers a variety of desserts and drinks, including strawberry tiramisu, strawberry tart, strawberry parfait and strawberry latte.

In addition to strawberry items, spicy chicken tteokbokki -- stir-fried rice cake -- and rice noodles will be available.

The Lounge will be decorated with Barbie dolls and related designs. A photo zone will be set up as well.

The strawberry buffet will run double shifts on weekdays at 55,000 won and triple shifts on weekends at 59,000 won. For reservations, call (02) 2276-3336.