Summer packages take stress out of ‘getting away’
Guests at the Grand Hyatt Seoul enjoy drinks and snacks by the hotel’s outdoor pool. Located near Mount Namsan, the hotel’s outdoor pool provides a view of Seoul while guests take a break from swimming in the water. [JoongAng Ilbo]
Local luxury hotels offer different summer packages that include a variety of cultural events and sports activities, as well as food and drink.
If you want to escape city life altogether, consider moving down to Busan or Yeosu on the express KTX train, or catch a flight to Jeju island. There, you’ll be able to find a variety of exciting aquatic activities that take advantage of the nearby ocean.
BY LEE SUN-MIN [summerlee@joongang.co.kr]
Kensington Hotel Jeju
Kensington Hotel Jeju
The activity team offers six programs for adults including night-fishing, surfing, a green tea farm tour and a yacht ride, and many more for children including ballet and a cooking class. The all-inclusive package with the guests’ choice of activities for two people starts from 580,000 won ($500).
Club Havana, a bar located next to the hotel’s “tanning zone,” comes in handy for anyone wanting to forget the summer heat with a cold drink. The rooftop pool, only for adults, is open until midnight.
For more information go to kensingtonjeju.com or call 1855-0202.
Park Hyatt Busan
Park Hyatt Busan, conveniently located near Gwangan Bridge and Haeundae Beach, has been a popular choice for Seoulites looking for a quick but relaxing respite.
Park Hyatt Busan
French restaurant Living Room offers a menu that changes every month to include fresh, seasonal ingredients. Mainstays usually include fish, pork belly, duck and steak options. There is also a dessert buffet set up to satisfy any sweet tooth. The lunch course starts from 33,000 won and is available from between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
For more information, go to busan.park.hyatt.com or call 051-990-1234.
Odongjae
Odongjae is a hanok-style (traditional Korean home) hotel in Yeosu, South Jeolla, which opened for the Yeosu Expo in 2012. Located within walking distance from Yeosu Expo KTX train station, the hotel on the hillside looks over the South Sea.
Odongjae
Right next to the main lobby building, there is a grass lawn where guests can order an outdoor barbecue in advance. A pork barbecue for four people is 100,000 won and a beef barbecue is 140,000 won.
For more information, go to jnto.co.kr or call 061-650-0300
Fraser Place Namdaemun
Fraser Place Namdaemun, located in the heart of Seoul’s major shopping area, presents two summer packages. The “2015 Summer Package” includes a room with a view of Sungnyemun, Korea’s National Treasure No. 1.
Guests will get a breakfast buffet at restaurant First Floor, and a 30 percent discount coupon to performance “Miso-Baebijangjeon” at Jeongdong Theater, central Seoul. The package, which includes more free goodies and discount opportunities to other restaurants and bars, is priced from 130,000 won and available until Aug. 31
The “2015 Pajama Party Package” caters to up to four adults in one room. For guests to make the most of the experience at the room, guests will have a whole pizza along with beer at night. This pajama party package is 160,000 won and available until Sept. 30.
For more information, go to namdaemun-seoul.frasershospitality.com.
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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