Year-End Hotel Buffets Exceed 200,000 Won Per Person... Popular Dates Fully Booked

Major luxury hotels in Seoul have set their year-end dinner buffet prices in the 200,000 won range across the board this year, citing premiumization and differentiation.

Hotels explained that the price adjustments reflect enhanced overall quality in menus and services, adding that reservations for key dates such as Christmas and weekends are already fully booked.


The Shilla Seoul's buffet restaurant, The Parkview, will present special menus utilizing premium ingredients such as tomahawk steaks and lobsters throughout December.

It has also enhanced its dessert selection, featuring cupcakes, banana cup puddings, New York cheesecake, cruffins, dark chocolate ice cream, and signature cookies.

For adults, the dinner buffet price during the middle season from December 1 to 17 is set at 205,000 won for weekdays and 215,000 won for weekends.

During the high season from December 18 to 31, the price rises to 235,000 won.

Last year, the dinner buffet prices for the middle and high seasons were 198,000 won and 225,000 won, respectively.

This year, prices have increased by around 10,000 won, pushing all year-end dinner buffet prices past the 200,000 won mark.

An official from The Shilla Seoul stated, "This is the period with the highest customer demand for spending special time with family, partners, and acquaintances," adding, "We will provide a memorable year-end experience through differentiated menus and sensory space staging."

Chosun Hotels & Resorts also plans to set year-end dinner prices in the low-to-mid 200,000 won range for major buffets, including Aria at The Westin Josun Seoul and Constance at Josun Palace.

An official from Chosun Hotels & Resorts stated, "Although this year's prices have not been finalized yet, we expect them to exceed 200,000 won overall in December."

The official explained, "Last year, both buffets were under 200,000 won until mid-December, and only exceeded 200,000 won after mid-month."

They also noted, "As we observe a trend where company year-end parties as well as traditional couples and family gatherings are being held at buffets, popular time slots such as weekends and Christmas are expected to sell out quickly."

They added, "We plan to strengthen dessert menus including cakes, along with barbecue options that capture the year-end atmosphere."

Lotte Hotels & Resorts has also priced the year-end dinner buffet at La Seine to 210,000 won until December 18, and 235,000 won thereafter.

The pricing applies without distinction between weekdays and weekends, marking an increase of about 10,000 won compared to last year.

An official from Lotte Hotels & Resorts stated, "We have been taking reservations since the beginning of this month, and prime time slots (such as weekends and Christmas) are already fully booked, with some other time slots filling up fast."

They further stated, "We plan to enhance menus featuring king crab, salmon Wellington, and beef short ribs."


Four Seasons Hotel Seoul's buffet restaurant, The Market Kitchen, will also operate its year-end buffet from November 20 to January 5 of next year.

During this period, limited menus including steaks, lobsters, and special sea cucumber dishes will be offered.

Prices for weekday dinners and weekend lunches and dinners are 219,000 won, up by about 10,000 won from last year.

However, the dinner buffet price from December 24 to 31 has been set at 229,000 won.

(Photo: Provided by The Shilla Seoul and Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Yonhap News)
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