[AROUNDTHE HOTELS]

Sheraton Incheon Hotel

Sheraton Incheon Hotel, a Starwood brand hotel located in Songdo International City, was selected as a Super Deluxe Hotel after the Nov. 5 inspection by Korea Hotel Association. "Upon being awarded the Super Deluxe title, we will try to contribute to the community`s culture and tourism industries while thinking of ways ... to draw in more tourists to the hotel," said Alan Rigodin, the hotel`s general manager. Sheraton Incheon is Korea`s first fully non-smoking, LEED rated hotel. It features 319 thoughtfully designed rooms and an environment that aims to offer a clean, healthy, and comfortable stay to its guests.



Grand Hilton Seoul

Longing for a traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner with turkey and gravy? You won`t miss out this year with the authentic Thanksgiving spread on offer at Grand Hilton`s Buffet Restaurant and Atrium Cafe on Nov. 26. The hotel`s chefs have prepared a buffet with all the trimmings -- from herb stuffing, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes, to pumpkin pie and apple strudel. Prices run from 29,000 won to 62,000 won. For more information or reservations, call Atrium Cafe at (02) 2287-8270 or the Buffet Restaurant at (02) 2287-8271.



Lotte Hotel Seoul

Lotte Hotel Seoul`s wine restaurant and bar VINE will hold a wine dinner titled "Asti`s Sweet Romance 2009" on Nov. 27. World-famous chocolatier Ernst Knam will create an array of desserts that can be artfully paired with Asti wines. Italian DOCG Asti wines are light and lively, and are loved in the European country for their sweet flavor and aroma. The event is jointly hosted by Consorzio dell` Asti as a part of the wine fair "Vinitaly Korea," held with the Visit Korea Year(s) initiative. For inquiries, call VINE at (02) 317-7151.



Hyatt Regency Incheon

Hyatt Regency Incheon offers 2009 Grand Christmas Tickets that include a Sunday lunch for two, plus a chance to win prizes at until Dec. 15. The fairy-tale-inspired grand prize includes a limousine pick-up from anywhere in Seoul to Jamsil, a helicopter flight from Jamsil to the hotel, a Christmas dinner prepared by the executive chef, a one-night stay in a Deluxe room with a spectacular night view of the new Incheon Bridge or Incheon Airport, round-trip air tickets for two to Bali, Indonesia, and three-nights` stay at Grand Hyatt Bali. Prize winners will be announced on Dec. 18 at the hotel`s Vy Bar. Tickets are 150,000 won. For more information and to enter, please call 032-745-1714.



Imperial Palace Hotel

Imperial Palace Hotel invites chefs to present traditional Filipino cuisine from Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort & Spa in Cebu, Philippines, which opened in September. Dishes including lechon kawali (pan-roasted pork) and chicken adobo will be featured during the period. For more information and reservations, call (02) 3440-8000.



Millennium Seoul Hilton

Millennium Seoul Hilton is offering Seoul urbanites a unique opportunity to enjoy a winter getaway without getting away from the city. The hotel is offering several different winter packages, available from 175,000 won up to 435,000 won. These packages offer Millennium Seoul Hilton`s comfortable and luxurious guest rooms and suites, as well as first-rate five-star service and amenities, at a discounted price. All packages include complimentary use of the swimming pool and fitness center, including weekday aerobics classes. For additional information or to make reservations, please call (02) 317-3000.



Seoul Plaza Hotel

The hotel is offering a new spa package, Calm & Peace, through Feb. 28, 2010. The spa package includes a relaxing stay at a guestroom and a spa treatment at Plaza Spa Club, which is the first medical spa available at a five star hotel in Seoul. The package enables guests to relax. Packages are priced at 270,000 won and 490,000 won, respectively. For inquires and reservations, call (02) 310-7710.