[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] The hotel industry is rolling out 'bookcation (reading + hotel vacation)' packages that allow guests to relax their minds by staying at hotels during the 'season of reading,' autumn. Some offer audiobooks narrated by professional voice actors and curated books, while others provide permanent library spaces, enabling guests to comfortably read and unwind at the hotel.
Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul is offering the 'Autumn Sound On' package until the end of next month. This package is designed for guests to immerse themselves in the 'Relaxation Pool' while listening to audiobooks narrated by professional voice actors, providing time for contemplation. The package includes a one-night stay, breakfast for two at Granum Dining Lounge, a one-year subscription to Willa audiobooks for one person, one LG Tone Free wireless earphone, and free access to the indoor swimming pool and fitness center for two. Limited to the first 30 rooms, prices vary by room type (10% VAT excluded).
Courtyard Marriott Seoul Namdaemun Hotel is offering the 'Healing Bookcation Package' until the end of next month. Guests can enjoy a safe and comfortable stay with the hotel’s carefully selected essay "We Are Tiny Beings" while sipping beverages such as coffee, draft beer, or house wine according to their preference. The package includes a one-night stay in a Premier or Deluxe room, breakfast buffet for two at Momo Cafe, one copy of "We Are Tiny Beings" (Joguman Studio), and welcome drinks for two at Momo Lounge. Package guests can also enjoy free access to the fitness center and in-room Wi-Fi.
Glad Hotel is offering the 'Glad Bookcation Package' until the 31st of this month, allowing guests to enjoy a leisurely hotel stay with books curated by Glad. One book is randomly provided from "Practicing Living Well One Day at a Time, 300 Days Starting Today" (Kim Shinji) and "Our Own Art Museum" (Choi Hyejin). A set of 'Coba Coffee Bar' (2 packs), made by grinding whole Coffee Beans, is also included. This package is available at four Glad hotels in Seoul?Glad Yeouido, Glad Mapo, Glad Gangnam COEX Center, Glad Live Gangnam?as well as Maison Glad Jeju.
Chosun Hotel & Resort’s boutique hotel L’Escape features a lounge space inspired by Parisian salons, stocked monthly with about 150 curated books covering travel, culture, cooking, and more. Layers LAB’s book curator, CEO Jo Seong-eun, offers a book curation service by selecting new themes and recommending books each month. The library is an exclusive space for L’Escape suite room guests and operates from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Walkerhill Hotel & Resort operates the 'Walkerhill Library' as a 'bookcation' space where guests can relax while reading. Located on the second floor of Grand Walkerhill Seoul, the Walkerhill Library houses over 3,000 books covering various genres including domestic and international novels, essays, history, science, art, self-development, child education, hobbies, and practical guides. The library is an exclusive facility for hotel guests and is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Lotte Hotel World offers the 'Fall in Book' package. It includes a one-night stay, one minibar usage, and a 20,000 KRW gift certificate for Kyobo Bookstore. Guests choosing the Club Deluxe room also receive access for two to the exclusive Club Lounge. The Club Lounge features the L-Library, which provides a convenient reading environment through tablet devices, allowing guests to focus on books in a cozy atmosphere. In partnership with Kyobo Bookstore, guests can access over 60,000 e-books free of charge and without limits. The package is available until the end of next month.
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