[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] The hotel industry has launched various 'Kid-cations' and 'Filial-cations' packages in May to celebrate Family Month. These range from contactless (untact) products to picnic packages, allowing families to choose according to their members' situations and preferences.
According to the hotel industry on the 1st, Grand Hyatt Jeju introduced the 'Kids Fun Day Package.' It includes a room stay, breakfast for two adults and one child under 13 at Grand Kitchen or Cafe8, admission tickets for two adults and one child (one time per night) to popular Jeju tourist spots such as Snoopy Garden, Moominland Jeju, and Brick Campus. A surprise welcome gift for children (once per stay) is also provided. Fitness club and swimming pool access are free. The package is available until October 10, starting at KRW 498,000 (tax and service charge excluded).
Shilla Stay Seobusan prepared the 'Untact Kids Spa' package, designed for families with young children. The 'Terrace Ondol Room' included in the package features a private outdoor terrace with a separate jacuzzi, allowing the whole family to enjoy spa and water play together. The package consists of ▲Terrace Ondol Room (1 night) ▲Elle Swimwear Kids Water Play Kit (1 set) ▲In-room kids minibar ▲Breakfast to-go (2 persons). It is available at Shilla Stay Seobusan until June 30.
The 'Welcome to Everland' package includes ▲Room (1 night), Everland admission tickets (2 or 3 tickets depending on the package) ▲Shilla Stay wireless charger (1 unit) ▲Cocori sanitizer 50ml (provided on a first-come, first-served basis) ▲Late checkout at 3 PM (excluding some locations and specific days). It is available at all Shilla Stay locations until September. The 'Suite Days for Kids' package offers access to the new media children's playground 'Funtory House' and a limited edition Shilla Stay mini bear gift set. It includes ▲Family Twin Room (1 night) ▲Funtory House admission ticket (1, first-come, first-served) ▲Limited Mini Bear Gift Set (1) ▲Lunch to-go (for 2) ▲Late checkout at 3 PM. This package is available at Shilla Stay Samsung, Yeoksam, Seocho, Gwanghwamun, Mapo, Seodaemun, and Guro until the end of June.
Hotel Seoul Dragon City collaborated with the character Tayo the Little Bus. Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan offers a limited 'Tayo Little Bus Hotelcation Package' featuring 30 themed rooms decorated with Tayo-themed bedding, Tayo movie screenings, and Tayo garlands aimed at children. The package includes a one-night stay in a Superior Themed Room, breakfast for two adults and one child, a Tayo Little Bus gift set (4-piece Tayo set, doll, all-in-one wash, puzzle, sticker book), Tayo cupcakes, and free access to Novotel's swimming pool and fitness center. Prices start at KRW 220,000.
Kensington Hotel & Resort's hotels (Pyeongchang, Seorak) and resorts (Seorak Beach, Seorak Valley) in the Gangwon region are offering the 'Kensington Gangwon Travel Course 4 Selections' promotion until July 15 for travelers planning trips to enjoy both mountains and sea. Kensington Hotel & Resort explained, "We propose themed travel courses such as 'Family Hotelcation' and 'Seoraksan Healing Trip' at Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang, where families can enjoy the pristine nature near Odaesan, Kensington Hotel Seorak located at the entrance of Seoraksan National Park with beautiful views, the nature-surrounded standalone luxury resort Kensington Resort Seorak Valley, and Kensington Resort Seorak Beach, famous for ocean view rooms and private beach photo spots." Key package benefits include ▲1-night stay ▲Breakfast for 2-3 persons ▲Indoor swimming pool access ▲Kids lounge access ▲Kensington mascot doll 'Kennymong.' Package prices vary by location. The 'Forestcation Package' at Kensington Hotel Seorak starts at KRW 99,900 (tax included). The stay period is until July 15.
Paradise Hotel Busan is collaborating with the famous British children's story 'Mr. Men Little Miss' to offer various kids' content for Family Month. Paradise Hotel Busan explained that this collaboration allows children to meet and enjoy popular 'Mr. Men Little Miss' characters at the Kids Village. It consists of an experience zone to foster imagination through exciting play, an art class to stimulate artistic sensibility, and events to create memories. Four themed spaces offering various play experiences are operated in the Kids Village arcade until August 31: ▲Experience zone for coloring and spot-the-difference games ▲Reading zone for bookcation ▲Photo zone to take pictures with characters ▲Video zone to vividly experience the characters.
Plaza Hotel, operated by Hanwha Hotels & Resorts, launched the 'Joyful Family Day' package. It includes a one-night stay in a Premier Suite and Nintendo Switch rental (with two popular titles). Guests can enjoy a 20% discount on the in-room dining family set, which includes chop steak, tomato seafood pasta, futomaki, two beers, and one juice, as well as The Lounge brunch set. The package price starts at KRW 220,000. The usage period is from May 1 to 9. On May 1, 2, and 5, Seven Square operates a kids' buffet section featuring food and desserts for children.
There are also filial piety products for parents. Throughout May, the 'Romantic Spa' package is offered at KRW 600,000, including a one-night stay in a Plaza Suite, The Bell Spa treatment, a Darphin Intrale set (cleanser & toner), club lounge access, and a bottle of sparkling wine. The Bell Spa treatment can be chosen as 120 minutes for one person or 60 minutes for two persons.
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