Every year, a grand 10-meter Christmas tree is placed in the center of the main lobby to welcome guests to the Millennium Seoul Hilton and warm people's hearts with Christmas cheer. In the Lower Lobby, designers and engineers recreate a miniature village in the Alps, complete with snow-capped mountains, tunnels, wooden bridges and hot air balloons. The highlight, of course, for both children and adults who are young at heart, is the Christmas Train, a collection of over 120 exquisitely handcrafted locomotives and railroad cars that will chug their way through the little village. All proceeds from advertisements on the railroad cars are then distributed to Hyeshimwon Orphanage. Now in its 13th year, the Christmas train, tree and village will be on display until mid - January 2009.
Also in the lobby of the hotel, the Gingerbread House is a delightful and magical store where Christmas shoppers can find the most delectable goodies and the perfect stocking stuffers for the loved ones on their Christmas lists.
On December 5th and 6th, Seasons will host its 53rd Gourmet Circle Dinner, a dining extravaganza that is celebrated by Seoul gastronomes. A tribute to winter, this seven-course delight will feature the savory and comforting foods associated with this time of year. The dinner is paired with a fine selection of wines, cdesigned to complement each course. The dinner begins with a champagne reception, and proceeds to the most pleasurably indulgent dining experience.
Taipan will host the 15th Imperial Feast on Thursday, December 11th at 7 pm. Nine of the most mouthwatering dishes will grace the table, complete with complementary wines and Chinese liquors, making this a banquet fit for the Imperial Palace.
On Christmas Eve and Christmas - December 24th and December 25th - Cilantro, the Mediterranean All Day Dining restaurant; Orangerie, the International Buffet restaurant; the Oak Room, an English-style bar; Genji, a Japanese restaurant; Il Ponte, an Italian restaurant; Seasons, a French restaurant; and Taipan, the Chinese restaurant will all feature various dining specials or Holiday Buffets to help you and your loved ones celebrate a memorable Christmas meal. For an extra special event, the Millennium Seoul Hilton will also host a Christmas buffet dinner in the Grand Ballroom on December 24th and December 25th. The buffet is priced at 75,000 won and will be a wonderful way to celebrate amidst a lot of cheer and good will.
Countdown your way to the new year at Oak Room's New Year's Eve Countdown Party on Wednesday, December 31st. Say goodbye to this year and ring in another 365 days of good fortune and happiness in a fun, party atmosphere.
For a special way to start off the new year, Cilantro will host a special New Year's Day Champagne Brunch on Thursday, January 1st. Toast to a fresh new year of possibilities while dining on Cilantro's scrumptious New Year's Day brunch buffet.
