"Hotel Afternoon Tea for 'Rooms, Homes, and Outdoor Picnics,' Enjoyed Anywhere Without Location Restrictions"

Safe in Personal Spaces Amid COVID-19
Increasing Demand for Enjoying Outdoor Picnics Too

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, 'Royal High Tea To-Go' Package.

[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] Luxury hotels are launching room packages that include a one-night stay and afternoon tea to-go products, perfect for enjoying outdoor picnics as spring arrives. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 situation, demand is increasing as guests can safely enjoy afternoon tea sets in private spaces and also create a special atmosphere during outdoor picnics.

According to the hotel industry on the 12th, afternoon tea sets, which were previously enjoyed only in limited spaces such as hotel lobby lounges, are gaining popularity as to-go products offered by major hotels.

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The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas announced that sales of its afternoon tea to-go product, first introduced in May last year, have shown steady growth, with the average monthly sales this year reaching 150% compared to last year. Riding on this popularity, the hotel recently launched an afternoon tea set package. The "Royal High Tea To-go" package, themed around strawberries, includes a one-night stay in a Junior Suite and an early check-in benefit at 2 PM. Most notably, it offers 11 types of tea foods such as strawberry & yuzu tart, green tea raspberry cake, strawberry banana pudding, spicy pollack roe avocado grill, bikini sandwich, and scallop with cauliflower pur?e, all packed in a dedicated to-go box. Pickup is available at the 1st-floor Lobby Lounge & Bar from 2 PM to 5 PM, and the package is on sale until the end of May.

InterContinental Seoul COEX is offering the "Afternoon Tea with Lescure To-go" package, featuring afternoon tea in collaboration with French butter brand LESCURE, available until the end of this month. The package includes a one-night stay in a Classic Room and an early check-in benefit at 2 PM. The afternoon tea, consisting of six butter-flavored desserts and four savory palate cleansers, can be picked up at the 1st-floor Lobby Lounge from 2 PM to 5 PM. Guests will also receive a handmade plaster diffuser with the scent of butter cookies, co-created by Lescure and InterContinental, as a gift.

Lotte Hotel Seoul, 'Must Be Spring: Blooming Strawberry' Package.

Lotte Hotel Seoul and Lotte Hotel World have also included afternoon tea sets in their spring packages. The hotel stated, "This package was designed targeting the MZ generation (Millennials + Generation Z), who want to privately enjoy the leisurely urban healing experience unique to luxury hotels and the recent hotel trend of strawberry desserts in their rooms." Lotte Hotel Seoul is selling the "Must Be Spring: Blooming Strawberry" package until the 30th of next month. It includes a one-night stay, breakfast for two at La Seine, an in-room dining "Must Be Strawberry" strawberry dessert tray, and one bottle of sparkling wine (Epsilon Pink Gold). Two fresh flower bracelets are also given as gifts. If guests prefer to enjoy strawberry desserts at the hotel's 1st-floor lounge instead of in-room dining, they can choose the Peninsula Lounge benefit for two. This option is available only for check-ins from Monday to Thursday.

Lotte Hotel World has prepared the "Spring Blossom" package. Available for stays until the 30th of next month, this package offers common benefits including an in-room dining strawberry tray, St. Rose wine, and one aroma mask patch. Selecting a Club Deluxe Room includes Club Lounge benefits for two instead of breakfast at La Seine.

Seoul Dragon City, 'Untact Berry' Package.

Seoul Dragon City is also offering the "Untact Berry" package for those who want to safely enjoy premium strawberry desserts in their rooms. The package includes a one-night stay, a to-go "Strawberry Dessert Tower," and two mini bottles of sparkling wine. During the stay, guests can also use hotel facilities such as the fitness center, swimming pool, and sauna. This package is available until the 24th of next month at Seoul Dragon City's four hotels: Grand Mercure, Novotel Suites, Novotel, and Ibis Styles. A Seoul Dragon City representative said, "We hope guests will welcome the coming spring more sweetly by enjoying the 'Strawberry Dessert Tower,' made with fresh strawberries to enhance both texture and color, along with sparkling wine that lifts the atmosphere, all in the comfort of their hotel rooms."

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