2012.8.8 HOTEL EVENTS

Renaissance Seoul Hotel

To Aug. 26: The hotel's Italian restaurant, Toscana, is offering a special weekend menu in which guest can choose two of eight dishes, include six types of pasta.

Dinner guests receive a complimentary glass of Campari, and groups of more than four people get a complimentary bottle of Italian house wine.

The cost of the menu is 35,000 won ($31), not including tax and service charge.

Renaissance Seoul Hotel: (02) 2222-3647

Yeoksam-dong, southern Seoul

www.renaissance-seoul.com

Imperial Palace Seoul

To Aug. 31: The outdoor swimming pool will be open for "Night Pool", from 7-11 p.m., and barbecue and sandwich dishes will be available.

Admission for adults is 32,500 won and 16,500 won for children, including tax and service charge.

Food prices start at 16,500 won, excluding tax and service charge.

Imperial Palace Seoul: (02) 3440-8000

Nonhyun-dong, southern Seoul

www.imperialpalace.co.kr

JW Marriott Seoul

To Aug. 31: The Cafe buffet restaurant is offering free admission for children aged 13 and under when accompanied by an adult.

Lunch is 55,000 won for adults and 32,000 won for children. Dinner is 62,000 won for adults and 36,000 won for children. Tax and services charge are not included.

Reservations required.

JW Marriott Seoul: (02) 6282-6731

Banpo-dong, southern Seoul

www.jw-marriott.co.kr

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas

To Aug. 31: The Grand Kitchen presents an unlimited premium Asahi draft beer and BBQ promotion, Monday through Friday.

Lunch is priced at 67,000 won and dinner at 79,000 won, including tax and service charge.

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas: (02) 559-7608

Samseong-dong, southern Seoul

www.grandicparnas.com

Lotte Hotel Seoul

Ongoing

Two afternoon tea set menus - the Royal English Tea Set and the Champagne Afternoon Tea Set - are available with pastries prepared by Michelin Chef Pierre Gagnaire. The pastry chef from Pierre Gagnaire restaurant in Paris has also worked for the luxury hotel chain Dorchester Collection and was responsible for the tea time of Dorchester London, serving more than 200 guests on a daily basis.

The pastry dishes include a selection of ginseng, sable Breton berry, chocolate mousse cake, lemon tart, marble cake, orange financier, macaroons, scones, chocolate and assorted sandwiches.

The Royal English Tea Set offers a choice of coffee or tea, served hot or iced, and costs 35,000 won. The Champagne Afternoon Tea Set includes a glass of champagne and is priced at 45,000 won.

Prices do not include tax or service charge.

Lotte Hotel Seoul, Salon de The : (02) 759-7477

Sogong-dong, central Seoul

www.lottehotelseoul.com