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‘All about Cherries’ at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel

During the early summer season, the hotel presents various cherry desserts in a buffet style during the “All about Cherries” event at its lobby lounge bar. The event offers an extensive cherry dessert menu from cherry crumble tart, cherry crème brulee, cherry and vanilla mousse as well as some unique items such as cherry sushi and cherry California roll. A selection of coffee and tea are also available. For teas, traditional Korean tea such as buckwheat tea, mugwort tea, or herb tea and chamomile tea and English breakfast tea are provided. “All About Cherries” is available from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday to Sunday until June 30. Price is 38,500 won per person including tax. For reservations, call (02) 2211-1740. 

Birthday party promotion at Seoul Palace Hotel

Gusto, the hotel’s bar, introduces a special birthday promotion “Happy Birthday to You at Bar Gusto.” Starting May 6, guests who come on their birthday get a small birthday cake, one drink (choice of cocktail, wine, draft beer, bottled beer), and one side dish, all for free. In addition, the party can use the karaoke room for free. Also, there will be a live performance by a female vocalist every day after 6 p.m. Reservations are required and IDs with proof of date of birth must be presented. For reservations, call (02) 2186-6918, 6920. 

Lotte Hotel Seoul invites Solsongju master Park Heung-seon

The hotel’s Korean restaurant Mugunghwa invites solsongju (pine liquor) master Park Heung-seon for a gala dinner on June 13. It will feature the master’s traditional liquors accompanied by the restaurant’s special dishes such as gujeolpan (vegetables and meats with thin pancakes), chicken porridge with ginseng, sinseollo (royal hot pot with seafood), grilled beef sirloin and steamed rice with lotus leaf. With the secret recipe that has been passed down for 500 years since the Joseon era, solsongju is made from Korean sticky rice, pine needles and spring pine sprouts, which create a smooth and savory flavor with the subtle scent of pine trees. Besides solsongju, Park will also introduce other traditional liquors such as meoruju (wild grape liquor), bokbunjaju (mountain berry liquor). This premium gourmet event is limited to 25 patrons, priced at 250,000 won per person. For reservations, call (02) 317-7061.

Exclusive membership benefits at Mercure Seoul

Mercure Seoul in Yeoksam-dong is launching a membership program. All members can get two coupons for a one-night stay in the superior room for 90,000 won. There are three options: royal, prestige, and noblesse, each with VIP and platinum options. Royal membership is available for 350,000 won for both VIP and platinum, and prestige membership is 500,000 won for VIP and 1 million won for platinum. All prestige members will have their own liquor storage at the hotel. Noblesse VIP membership is priced at 2 million won and platinum is 3.5 million won. Both VIP and platinum memberships include free admission to the hotel’s fitness club and sauna, as well as a special discount on membership of its golf range Maestro Country Club. All prices are excluding tax. For more details, call (02) 2050-6000.

Summer getaway at Imperial Palace Seoul

The hotel offers a special summer getaway at its outdoor swimming pool, the only outdoor pool in Gangnam district, from June 15. The package includes a one-night stay at the hotel, 50 percent off for the outdoor pool, a complimentary gift set of a shampoo, conditioner and a hand cream, and free breakfast for two according to the room type: deluxe, club deluxe rooms or suites (duplex or corner). Deluxe rooms come with breakfast buffet at cafe Amiga and two drinks (draft beer or smoothies) from the lobby lounge. Club deluxe rooms and suites offer breakfast at Imperial lounge and special benefits at its club lounge. Moreover, suites also provide free room service of a bottle of wine, salad and two signature T-shirts. This package starts at 220,000 won excluding tax. For reservations, call (02)3440-8000.