2021-03-27
327, Gwangwang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Opened in 1985, Cheoksan Spatel is a natural hot springs with strong alkaline water at 53℃, formed 4000 m below sea level. The water is said to be highly effective in the removal of impurities and treatment of skin conditions. Rooms available include both bedrooms and ondol (under-the-floor heating system) rooms. Each room has a small bath supplied with hot springs water in the bathroom. Guests are also offered a single-use ticket to the hot springs area.
There are plenty of onsite facilities as well, from the hot springs area with many different types of baths to ladies-only spa therapy at Spa Healing Center, walking paths through a pine grove, and an observation deck with a view of Seoraksan Mountain’s Ulsan Peak. Other attractions, such as Sokcho Museum, Seoraksan Botanical Garden, and Cheongchoho Recreation Area, is reachable by car in 10 min.
2023-04-13
22, Sports town-gil 399beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-818-4200
Located next to Uiamho Lake, KT&G Sangsangmadang Chuncheon is a cultural space that combines “art” and “stay,” and Sangsangmadang Chuncheon Stay is a space pertaining to the latter. Housed in a remodeled former Gangwon Sports Hall building, it features a quirky exterior and tasteful interior design. Ivory-colored walls, white duck-down bedding, and brown furniture blend in seamlessly with orange or light green highlights. The management’s attentiveness is made evident in the temperature control in each room and the variety of bed arrangements for greater choice. The first floor of the building has a restaurant specializing in chicken dishes, and guests also have the choice of cooking their own food in the communal kitchen equipped with an induction stove, microwave oven, refrigerator, and cooking utensils. There are even music practice and performance rooms for artists. The surrounding area exemplifies the beauty of Chuncheon’s lakeside nature, best explored with bicycles. Nearby tourist sites include the Gongjicheon Recreation Area, Chuncheon Joung Do Mullegil, and Soyanggang Skywalk.
2023-04-13
386-3, Hwaeomsa-ro, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do
+82-61-783-9600
This hotel is located about 300 m away from Jirisan National Park’s Nambu Visitor Center. Built with red bricks and having an orange roof and grass lawn, the hotel resembles a country home. The hotel is surrounded by Jirisan Mountain to the back, and the Masancheon Stream, a branch of Seomjingang River, flowing through the area offers a great view for the visitors. There are five types of rooms, accommodating 2, 4, and 6 guests. A cleaning service is offered every day. The rooms have white walls and wood floorboards, tastefully furnished in a minimalist style. The wide windows offer a great view of the lawn and the mountains. All rooms other than the 4-person ondol (under-the-floor heating system) room are bedrooms, and the 6-person Special Room comes with a wooden terrace. Visitors can enjoy grilling by the valley. The hotel is located about 10 min by car from Gurye Public Bus Terminal. Hwaeomsa Temple, a temple with a thousand-year history, is located only 2 km away from the hotel, while a 10-min drive brings one to Gurye Fifth-day Market and “Unjoru House, Gurye,” which is the Folk Cultural Heritage No. 8 of Korea.
2023-04-13
60-16, Gangnam 2-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-857-0007
This 8-story hotel is located about 15 min by car from Andong Station and Andong Terminal. Its riverside location at Nakdonggang River offers guests an opportunity to take a walk along the river. There are 42 rooms in total, in seven types, all furnished with elegance in mind with low-saturation walls, gray curtain, and gold-framed furniture. All rooms have Netflix streaming access. Family Room, Suite Party Room, and Luxury Party Rooms have refrigerators, induction stoves, microwave ovens, and kitchen sinks for cooking. These rooms also have a mini swimming pool for children, making them especially popular in summer. Luxury Party Room, which can accommodate up to 8 guests, has a living room separated from the bedroom, allowing easier management of space. Both rooms also have a TV. Andong’s tourist sites, such as Imcheonggak House, which is Treasure No. 182 of Korea, Andong Jjimdak Alley, and Woryeonggyo Bridge is reachable by car in 10 min.
2023-04-13
82, Bongnaenaru-ro, Yeongdo-gu, Busan
+82-51-790-1510
This 29-story-high hotel towers over the skyline of Yeongdo-gu, just past the Busanhangdaegyo Bridge. Its greatest strength is the view of the sea, which can be enjoyed from most of the rooms. Different room types offer a view of the Busanhangdaegyo Bridge, Yeongdodaegyo Bridge, Busandaegyo Bridge, and other bridges that connect Yeongdo area with Busan, the lively heart of the city during the day, and the bright lights of Busan’s harbor at night. There are 380 rooms in the hotel, divided into 14 types, such as the Standard Terrace Ocean coming with a terrace and a bubble bath; Corner Double Half Ocean, which has a spacious view of the sea thanks to its window wall; and Corner Double Ocean. La Valse Sky Cafe & Bar serves the hotel’s breakfast, while the La Valse SKY29 (Rooftop) offers a great view of the city center on the 29th floor. Nampo Station on Busan Metro Line 1 and Kangkangee Arts Village are located 10 min by foot, while Busan’s other famous sights like Huinnyeoul Culture Village, Jagalchi Market, and Songdo Sea Cable Car are reachable in 10 min by car.
2023-04-13
171, Dongtanbanseok-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
This hotel is located near Dongtan Central Park in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do. It is about 4 km away from Dongtan Station (SRT) and Byeongjeom Station on Seoul Subway Line 1. There are seven types of rooms available, all furnished comfortably with white bedding and wooden furniture and having a view of Dongtan’s skyscrapers. All rooms are furnished with premium memory foam mattresses and silent refrigerators for comfort. The Playstation console is available for rental.
Kids’ Room is popular with family travelers. The room is furnished from top to bottom with characters from the popular animated series Little Hero Super Jack. Premier King room has a king-size bed, while the Family Suite has a spacious room with a sofa and table. A collection of restaurants can be found in the first floor of the hotel, from a seafood restaurant to a Japanese buffet, brunch cafe, and a 24-hr convenience store, so guests can choose to stay in the hotel should they be inclined to do so.
2023-04-13
54-1, Gudeok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan
+82-51-242-2200
This hotel is located in the midpoint between Jagalchi Station and Nampo Station of Busan Metro Line 1. It takes about 6 min by foot to reach either of the stations, and a large number of bus stops near the hotel offers good accessibility. There are five types of rooms in Hotel Forêt Premier Nampo, from Standard to Suite. All rooms are furnished with a calm and understated interior with wooden or low-saturation color furniture acting as keystones. Air purifier, bidet, and premium duck down bedding offer pleasant conditions for sleeping. Rooms face different directions, but all offer a great view of Busan’s city center. Yongdusan Park can be seen from the Standard Twin rooms; Busan city center and Namhangdaegyo Bridge from the Deluxe Double; and Namhangdaegyo Bridge and the sea beyond from the Suite. Facilities also live up to the hotel’s reputation, with a cafe spanning the 1st and 2nd floor of the hotel and a restaurant on the third floor. Business travelers can also make use of the hotel’s business center and conference rooms. Gukje Market, Jagalchi Market, and Yongdusan Park are reachable by foot.
2021-03-27
24, Baekbeom-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
This guesthouse is located in Nogosan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, as a space for young backpackers catered by a fellow lover of traveling. There are 12 rooms in total, including Double (2-person), Triple (3-person), and Quad (4-person) rooms. Guests have a choice of two double beds or two bunk beds for the Quad room.
All rooms have bathrooms with a shower booth attached. There are no kitchen facilities available, but all rooms allow outside food and there are microwave ovens on premise. Washing machine and dryer is available for use with payment. The guesthouse has high customer satisfaction thanks to its affordable prices, clean facilities, and friendly service.
Sinchon and Sogang University Stations on Seoul Subway Line 2 are located only 5 min away by foot, and airport limousine and Seoul city Bus Stops can also be found nearby. The guesthouse is also close to districts popular among the young in Seoul, such as Hongdae, Hapjeong, Mangwon, and Sangsu.
2023-04-12
211, Jangsaengpogorae-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
+82-503-5052-0693
This boutique hotel is located at Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Zone, near Jangsaengpo Port, Nam-gu, Ulsan, where the East Sea can be found just across the street. All rooms with an ocean view have a great view of the bustling port of Jangsaengpo. Thanks to its affordable, yet comfortable facilities, the hotel is popular among business travelers and younger tourists.
There are 54 rooms in total, including Royal Suite, Deluxe Terrace Double, Terrace Suite, Deluxe Family Twin Ocean View, Deluxe Twin Ocean View, Deluxe Double Ocean View, Deluxe Double City View, and Standard Double. All rooms except for Standard Double have bathtubs and steam closets. Terrace rooms have balconies, and Terrace Suites (on upper floors) and Royal Suites have outdoor spa systems built into their balcony. The 2nd-floor restaurant offers a breakfast buffet. Jangsaengpo Whale Museum is reachable in five min by foot, while the Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village is reachable in nine.
2023-04-13
212-27, Heungjeonggyegok 4-gil, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do
+82-33-336-3357
This pension is located in the upper region of Heungjeong Valley in Bongpyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do. As befitting its location deep in the mountain, the Gajae Wa Gom Pension is housed in a log house with a gentle scent of wood thanks to its wooden interior.
There are 4 units available for rental, with only the Hwangto Room being single-story. All other units are housed in two-story buildings. Gajae and Wa units are 116 m2-sized two-story units that have a standard occupancy of 6 and a maximum of 10. The first floor has a living room, ondol (under-the-floor heating system) room, a kitchen, and a restroom, while the second floor has a bedroom and a restroom. Gom unit is 132 m2-wide and has a bedroom on the first floor, and an attic on the second floor. It has a standard occupancy of 8 and a maximum of 12. Hwangto Room, which is heated with a traditional furnace, is a building with a maximum occupancy of 4, made out of a kitchen-living room and a restroom. All units have terraces for barbecue. Facilities on site include the valleyside bungalow, karaoke machine, and a foot volleyball field. The rest area is decorated like a cafe, and offers free coffee and tea.