Kindergarten Closures and School Delays Due to COVID-19
Stress Soars Among Parents with Young Children
Hotel Stay Packages Considering Family Needs Flood the Market
[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis prolongs, sighs of "I can't stand it" are emerging everywhere. The stress levels of parents with young children are also soaring amid kindergarten closures and school reopening delays. For families exhausted from over a month of forced 'stay-at-home' life, how about taking a hotel vacation (a combination of hotel and vacation) in downtown Seoul?
According to related industries on the 8th, major hotels in Seoul are offering various package products that families can enjoy together. These mainly target hotels that include buffet vouchers usable by young children or kid-friendly content. There are also courses that include unique experiences such as children's playground content or gardening programs.
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul is launching the 'Kids Island Experience' package to welcome the upcoming spring. The Kids Island Experience includes a one-night stay in a deluxe room, breakfast buffet for 2 adults and 2 children at Tavolo 24. Additionally, upon request, free rental of children's bathrobes and slippers is provided. Guests can also use the indoor swimming pool and fitness center. Furthermore, the package offers an invitation ticket to 'Diki Diki,' a new-concept children's playground located at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), a nearby complex cultural space.
Andaz Seoul Gangnam Hotel is selling the 'Suite Moment in Andaz' package, allowing family customers to enjoy a hotel vacation in the city until June 30. This package includes a one-night stay in a suite-type room, breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children at Jogakbo, a 50,000 KRW food and beverage credit usable at the restaurant and bar, free sauna tickets for 2 adults, access to the 24-hour gym and indoor swimming pool, and free valet parking benefits.
Lotte Hotel World is introducing the 'Very Sweet Spring Package,' suitable for the warm spring weather. Among the three types of Very Sweet Spring packages, the Berry type consists of a one-night stay in a deluxe room, two strawberry juices, and a Lush bath bomb. The Sweet type includes the same items as the Berry type plus two Lotte World free admission tickets. The Spring type package adds breakfast for two to the Berry type's offerings. Customers who book the package can use the indoor swimming pool, fitness center, and sauna for free, and children can also enjoy kid-related content at the El-Kids Zone located on the hotel's second floor.
Novotel Ambassador Seoul Gangnam is offering the 'Spring Getaway' package that provides a healthy rest to welcome spring. This package includes a one-night stay in a standard room, access to the indoor swimming pool and fitness center, two welcome drink vouchers, and one spring gift box containing a mask pack and cosmetics. If choosing a superior room, a breakfast buffet benefit for up to four family members is included, and if selecting an executive premier room, additional benefits include the breakfast buffet and premier lounge happy hour.
Marriott Executive Apartments will offer the 'Go Green with Airgle Package' from the 13th to June 30 to provide relief from spring yellow dust and fine dust. However, this package is only available for the one-bedroom executive suite. Customers using the package will receive a suite room equipped with an Airgle air purifier, breakfast buffet for two, and one cherry tomato growing kit. Guests can enjoy the indoor swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, and squash court. Notably, the cherry tomato growing kit allows for a home gardening experience, making it ideal for educational purposes.
A representative of Yeouido Marriott Hotel said, "This package was planned to provide a healthy hotel vacation with clean air, avoiding the yellow dust and fine dust that inevitably come around this time every year," adding, "Healing with fresh air in the room with family and making a cherry tomato growing pot will also be a good memory."
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