Chuseok, or Korean Thanksgiving, is a major holiday when families gather together and visit their hometowns.
Hectic schedules and a shortage of time prevent everyone from doing so and some remain in Seoul, relaxing their exhausted bodies and souls. During this year’s four-day holiday that starts from Sept. 10, the city’s hotels are presenting seasonal packages especially for such people.
They are also suitable for those who return early from visiting their hometown. It is an ideal way to spend the rest of the holiday by relieving fatigue from the long drive and from conducting the worship ceremony for ancestors.
What to eat
The Sheraton Grande Walkerhill presents Full Moon Packages from Sept. 9 to 13.
A one night stay at a Douglas Room with a breakfast buffet at The View is priced at 197,000 won, while a one night stay at a deluxe room with breakfast starts at 207,000 won.
All deals also include a free Zain cosmetics kit from Coreana, a Korean dumpling making event with the hotel’s chef on the day before Chuseok, Korean folk game “yut nori” (a board game played with four wooden sticks), and free entrance to a Korean craft gallery by artist Ryu Kwi-hwa in the club lounge.
A 50-percent discount on show-only tickets to “Legend of Flower II” at the Walkerhill Theater and a 20-percent discount on the dinner show are also included. For more information, call 02-2022-0000.
The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas and InterContinental Seoul COEX offer Thanksgiving, Thankful Mind Package between Sept. 5 and 18. This promotion presents an opportunity to enjoy Eric Benet concert and view the Korean movie “Champ.”
The package includes a one night stay and complimentary use of the hotel facilities such as its sauna, swimming pool, indoor golf range, fitness club and in-room Internet access.
Prices start from 200,000 won, with the rate differing according to room type. For an additional 5,000 won, guests are given two tickets for Champ (worth 18,000 won), and for an additional 70,000 won, two tickets to see Eric Benet (worth 198,000 won).
At the InterContinental COEX, prices start from 170,000 won. Only the movie package is available with the additional fee at this hotel, not the concert program.
Those staying in Club Rooms can enjoy a buffet breakfast for two and use the Club Lounge. Family Suite guests can take breakfast for two with a child under 12. For more information, call 02-559-7777.
Best Value
The Sheraton Incheon Hotel is offering the For You Package, designed for guests who would like to express their appreciation to their wife, mother or other loved one.
Included is a one night stay in a deluxe room, breakfast for two, free Internet use, and free access to the fitness center, swimming pool and sauna.
It is available from Sept. 11 to 16 at 169,000 won. An additional 20,000 won will be charged for a park view, 45,000 won for a Club Room, and 110,000 won for an Executive Suite. For more information, call 032-835-1004.
The Novotel Ambassador Gangnam introduces two packages from Sept. 9 to 14.
Chuseok Best Value I features a one night in a standard room, access to the fitness club and complimentary cookies at 129,000 won. A 10-percent discount is offered when dining at the hotel’s restaurants.
Chuseok Best Value II, at 149,000 won, adds a breakfast buffet for two at The Square.
At the restaurant, a special “songpyeon” (rice cake eaten at Chuseok) making class is held on Sept. 12. It is limited to 20 guests and prior reservations must be made. For more information, call 02-567-1101.
The Grand Hyatt Seoul’s Chuseok Package, available between Sept. 9 and 13, features a one night stay in a grand double or twin room, free use of the gym and pool, and a free shuttle service to Namsangol Hanok Village at the foot of Mt. Nam, where guests can play Korean folk games.
Guests can also enjoy a lunch or dinner buffet for two at The Terrace for 80,000 won. Prices start from 150,000 won. For more information, call 02-799-8888.
For those seeking premium gifts for relatives or acquaintances at Chuseok, several hotels have prepared gift sets.
Hampers on sale
At the Millennium Seoul Hilton, gift hampers are on sale until Sept. 10 at the lobby or ordering by phone.
They include top-grade hanwoo “galbi” (beef ribs) and Australian Wagyu galbi sets, costing 363,000-1.2 million won, with the hotel’s own marinade; yellow croaker with roe in various sizes (360,000-680,000 won); soy sauce-marinated crab, available in 3-kilogram sets (374,000 won); Grand Cru wine sets, including the 2004 Chateau Margaux and 2001 Chateau Latour (429,000-902,000 won); and champagne sets with a choice of Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial or Dom Perignon (165,000-539,000 won).
Nationwide delivery is available. Orders made before 6 p.m. on Sept. 7 will guarantee delivery across the peninsula by Chuseok, while orders made afterward can only be delivered in the Seoul area. For more information, call 02-317-3066.
The Lotte Hotel Seoul’s Delica-Hans presents gift sets through Sept. 10.
Its tile fish sets (260,000-270,000 won) and Jeju hair tail sets (180,000-240,000 won) offer flavorful fish caught in the clean waters of Jeju Island; The Byeoksoryeong tea set (900,000 won) features premium Byeoksoryeong tea in a mother-of-pearl lacquerware box; and 21-year-old Moonbae liquor (7 million won), the last remaining creation of the late Lee Gyeong-chan, Important Intangible Cultural Asset No. 86, will make an extra special gift.
Dining vouchers (250,000-400,000 won) for Pierre Gagnaire a Seoul are also available. For more information, call 02-317-7148.
The Grand Hilton Seoul offers two hampers (170,000 won and 234,000 won) at the Alpine Deli, featuring teas, liquor, cake, cookies, chocolates, imported cheese and fresh fruit.
Six wine gift sets are also available (58,000-210,000 won). For more information, call 02-2287-8274.
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