[Around the hotels] Round up of hotel events and news

Imperial Palace Seoul Hotel relaunches ‘Familia’

Imperial Palace Seoul Hotel’s buffet restaurant Familia has reopened after three months of extensive renewal process.

The buffet is equipped with upgraded facilities, and has been relocated to the first floor for easier access.

The seven live stations -- grill, sushi, dim sum, pasta, pizza, deep fried and oriental noodles -- provide diverse menus including the signature dishes such as Buddha’s Temptation (a seafood soup), penne pasta, and cold raw fish noodle soup. Through the renewal process, Korean cuisine and desserts section have been enhanced.

A wine buffet providing unlimited wine of three types is also available for an additional fee.

It is priced at 65,000 won for lunch on weekdays, 78,000 won for lunch on weekends, at 88,000 won for dinner, and at 95,000 won for wine dinner.

For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 3440-8000.

Precious time with children at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City

Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel presents the Teddy At Home Package for families with children through the end of May.

The package offers a one-night stay in a guestroom, breakfast buffet for two adults and a child, a Sheraton bear and a children’s book published by Changbi, and free access to the fitness studio and swimming pool.

The breakfast buffet is only available for children under the age of 13. Special gifts for children will be handed out on arrival.

The price for the package starts at 270,000 won, including tax and service fees.

For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 2211-2100.

Luxurious Spring getaway at Park Hyatt Seoul

Park Hyatt Seoul presents the Spring Park Experience Package for guests seeking a luxurious spring getaway throughout May.

The package includes a one-night stay at the hotel’s guestroom, a set of afternoon homemade pastries and sparkling wine from France available at the room, and access to the fitness studio, swimming pool and sauna.

For Park Suite guests, additional benefits including the complimentary buffet-style breakfast for two at Cornerstone and free valet parking service are offered

The price for the package starts at 375,000 won for a Park King room and at 525,000 won for a Park Suite room.

For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 2016-1100 or (02) 2016-1234

Summer vacation at Lotte Hotel Jeju

Lotte Hotel Jeju will present the Coolsum Shower Package from June 7 to Sept. 3.

The Early Summer Coolsum Shower Package consists of one night’s stay at Deluxe Lake from June 7 to July 21, breakfast and the hotel’s signature cocktails for two, shaved ice with rapeseed honey and omegi tteok, and access to the fitness studio. For the guests staying two nights, brunch buffet at the Lake Plaza and He:on family set for two are also available.

The Summer Coolsum Shower Package will be also available with the same options for those who visit Jejudo Island from July 22 to Sept. 3.

The packages start at 450,000 won for Early Summer Coolsum Shower package, and at 530,000 won for Summer Coolsum Shower package. Guests who reserve by May 31 will get special discount of up to 100,000 won.

For inquiries and reservations, call 1577-0360.

Millennium Seoul Hilton presents Picnic Packages

Millennium Seoul Hilton offers luxurious getaway in the heart of the city with picnic packages.

The Picnic & Pies at Namsan package includes a one-night stay at Deluxe City View room, picnic basket consisting of pretzel sandwiches, chips, fruits, and drinks for 215,000 won.

The Hilton Staycation package includes a one-night stay at Deluxe City View room, voucher worth 100,000 won for any of the hotel’s restaurants and bars, and breakfast for two at Cafe 395 at the price of 360,000 won.

Sunday Brunch package includes one night stay at Deluxe Mountain View room, two cocktails at Oak room with live music during Happy Hour from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday brunch for two at Cafe 395 for the price of 240,000 won.

For inquiries and reservations, call (02) 317-3000.