2020-12-14
Gyodonggwangjang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
+82-33-655-8700
Gangneung City Hotel is highly accessible as it is connected to the KTX Gangneung Station and the Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal through city buses. Located in the city center, the hotel is close to major tourist sites and many famous restaurants in the area. The hotel itself is a brand-new building with sleek, modern interiors. There are 155 rooms in total that are divided into 10 types, all comfortably furnished with wood and monotone designs. These include the Standard Balcony Double with a small balcony to Deluxe Ondol with plush cotton bedding, Deluxe Twin that is the only room to have the ocean view in the hotel, Suite Premier Double and Suite Premier Balcony with great city views, and Suite City Suite that is equipped with a minibar. Standard Double rooms are furnished with sofa and work desk, making it popular among businesspeople. A dessert café and a beer pub within the building serve simple dishes along with drinks, while the rooftop bar offers a great view of Gangneung city along with a meal. Guests can avail of breakfast, which consists of bread and coffee, while groups may also enjoy a breakfast buffet spread. Major sights of Gangneung, such as Ojukheon House, Gyeongpodae Pavilion, Chodang Soondubu (Soft Tofu) Village, and Anmok Beach are all located 5–15 min away by car. Finally, the front desk offers tourist information in English, Japanese, and Chinese.
2020-12-10
13, Budaejungang-gil, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-553-1791
Located in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, Vue Hotel Standard is extremely accessible because of its proximity to Cheonan Bus Terminal and Seoul Subway Line 1 Dujeong Station. It is a good base for exploring the Cheonan city center and nearby tourist sites like Asan’s Onyang Hot Springs or Osan’s Mulhyanggi Arboretum via subway. Vue Hotel Standard has 1 floor underground, 5 floors aboveground, and 23 rooms. Twin rooms can accommodate two to three travelers, while the Double room can accommodate up to four. The Vue Hotel Standard has a distinct feature, with all of its rooms managed with CESCO Air Care that maintains the optimal conditions of the rooms for the guest’s comfort and hygiene. Moreover, all rooms are furnished with modern and refined interior designs, high-quality mattresses, and 60-thread cotton down comforters. Amenities include a dressing table, minibar, an electric kettle, hairdryer, and toiletries. Moreover, the hotel offers shared facilities like the conference room, shared PC, and free-for-use laundromats for business travelers. The hotel also offers complimentary breakfast, which serves bread, salad, coffee, milk, or a Korean-style breakfast depending on the day.
2021-05-04
15, Chungjang-ro 82 beon-gil, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
+82-55-552-0385
Located about a kilometer away from Jinhae Intercity Bus Terminal, Hotel 38.5 is a popular travel accommodation with comfortable facilities and affordable prices. It is only 5–10 min away from Yeojwacheon Stream and Gyeonghwa Station Cherry Blossom Road, which draws large crowds to the hotel every spring (as of March 2020, cherry blossom festivals in Jinhae are closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic). Jinhae Modern History Theme Street and Jinhae Jungang Market are located 500 m away, following a route that takes visitors along the city. There are 41 rooms in total that come in 4 room types, namely Standard, Premium, VIP38.5, and VVIP SKY. Rooms are designed with quirky features like bricks and vibrant wallflowers and furnished with tea tables, chairs, electric kettles, refrigerators, hangers, and bathtubs. The VIP38.5 room has separate showers and bathrooms, making it more convenient for group travelers. Meanwhile, the VVIP SKY room boasts a queen bed, a single bed, and a sofa that are ideal for families. Hotel 38.5’s strength is its dedication to barrier-free travel with its wide, unobstructed rooms, elevators, and guiding blocks. Guests can also contact the hotel in advance for wheelchair rental. Other on-site facilities include a seminar room, cafeteria, and shared PC and printers for business clients. Guests can also purchase a breakfast package, which consists of soup, salad, toast, fruits, and breakfast cereals (breakfast services are currently suspended because of COVID-19 as of March 2020).
2020-11-19
6-6, Baengmigoeul-gil, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-10-9701-3141, +82-41-858-8890
Located in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, Hongwhikwan offers guests a traditional “hanok” experience filled with the gentle scents of red clay and wood. The hotel is located in front of the UNESCO World Heritage site Gongsanseong Fortress, with Geumgang River flowing behind the complex.
There are six rooms in total, all Korean-style with floor bedding for double, triple, and quadruple occupancy. High ceilings and exposed girders greet visitors upon entering the rooms that are decorated with traditional bedding, Korean paper windows, elegant muslin curtains, and colorful cushions. Each room is equipped with a TV set, a refrigerator, and a bathroom with a hairdryer, making it an ideal place to start and end the day. The spacious courtyard also comes with traditional games like “jegi chagi” and “yutnori.” Coffee and Korean tea are found in the second-floor community room, while the kitchen serves complimentary breakfast every morning with a simple menu of toast, beverages, fruits, and breakfast cereals. Furthermore, the complex is close to major tourist sites, such as the Gongjusanseong Market, Gongju National Museum, the UNESCO World Heritage site Ancient Tombs in Songsan-ri, and Tomb of King Muryeong. Hongwhikwan also offers free bicycle rentals for guests to stroll around the location.
2024-04-07
42-5, Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Région Jeonbuk
+82-10-5512-1226
Located in Jeonju Hanok Village, Hanok Hyeyum offers a traditional “hanok” (traditional Korean house) experience to its guests. The Korean term “hyeyum” means “thought,” and the hostel’s name pertains to the owners’ wishes of providing new feelings and thoughts to visitors. Its design faithfully brings the feel of the grain on the timber, which was possible with the participation of Daemokjang and Somokjang artisans specializing in hanok construction. The hanging sign at the entrance is carved by a Mokjogakjang, an artisan carpenter and holder of Intangible Cultural Property, and the same spirit of dedication and passion can be found throughout the building. There are six rooms in total, all Korean-style with exposed rafters, handwritten calligraphy, dainty furniture, and masterful teacups. Guests can also find a surprise welcome package of face mask packs. All rooms have modern and sleek bathrooms, while some rooms come with small attic spaces. Hanok Hyeyum also offers pickup services to solo female travelers from the Jeonju Bus Terminal or Jeonju Station, and a complimentary breakfast with a seasonal menu, including items like rice cakes, egg, sweet potato, fruits, and coffee.
2020-12-10
28, Nori 2-gil, Deokgok-myeon, Goryeong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-10-6732-4578, +82-54-954-1528
Saengbiwon is a traditional hanok pension located 400 m above sea level on Gayasan Mountain, Goryeong, North Gyeongsang Province. Its picturesque front garden, full of clay pots and wildflowers, and the dried persimmon hanging on the porch come fall give the pension a comfortable, idyllic atmosphere. Clear water from the Sangbiri Valley flow near the pension and a footpath along the reservoir offer great opportunities to enjoy the nature of Gayasan Mountain. Opening the window brings one face-to-face with the four seasons of the mountain, while the pavilion in the garden emanates a cool, slow-paced enjoyment of nature. All water used in the pension is drawn from a natural mineral spring 150 m below the land, giving the water a crisp and refreshing taste.
The seven rooms of the pension, including the Dongbaek, Maehwa, Mongnyeon, Moran, and Hwangtobang are furnished with red clay and Cheongsong hanji (Korean traditional paper) interior, giving them a characteristic hanok look. Wooden wardrobes and thick cotton quilts bring in mind the image of a grandmother’s warm house. Two of the rooms are heated with traditional gudeul floor heating, which is a blessing in the biting heat of winter. All rooms have access to Wi-Fi, equipped with modern bathrooms, electric kettle, pressure rice cooker, and simple cooking utensils. Only the Hwangtobang room allows cooking within the room, and guests in other rooms must use the communal kitchen and barbeque areas. There is also an annex, which hosts exclusively group visitors and can be used as a seminar room and a training site. .
Saengbiwon’s other pride is the traditional sauces, made in house for four generations. Visitors can reserve an elegant Korean breakfast, served in brass tableware, made with Saengbiwon’s handmade sauce from Korean soybeans. Saengbiwon also offers programs like sauce-making, Korean malt candy-making, tofu-making, Korean sweets-making, and tea ceremony.
2020-12-10
19, Yeongjong-daero 196 beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon
+82-32-721-4110, 4111
GL City Hotel is a premium business hotel located on Yeongjongdo Island in Incheon. Situated 10 min away from Incheon International Airport and a 5 min walk from the Incheon Airport Railroad Express (AREX) Unseo Station, the hotel offers highly accessible accommodations for global business travelers. Tourist sites, such as Eurwangni and Masian Beaches, can also be reached in a 10 min drive. There are a total of 144 rooms that come in four types, namely the Deluxe Double, Deluxe Double Terrace, Family Twin, and Family Twin Terrace. Furnished with a trendy and calm monotone interior and comfortable pocket spring beds, all rooms are equipped with environmentally friendly linen bedding and cosmetics supplies made with natural ingredients. Family guests can also place requests for baby safety guards and toilet seats, air purifiers, and humidifiers in advance. All rooms are also equipped with drum washing machines, drying racks, and an induction stove (payment required, rental upon request), making the hotel an ideal place for travelers to stay long-term. The hotel also includes a business center equipped with shared PCs and printers and a convenience store (all hotel facilities are under construction as of March 2020). Free airport drop-off services are available upon reservation.
2020-11-18
45, Waon 1-gil, Haeryong-myeon, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
+82-10-9598-1336
Sunset (Ilmol) Hanok is located in Waon Village in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province. Its proximity to Waon Beach, a famous site for sunset watching, and the unspoiled tidelands of Suncheonman Bay make the pension a great healing place. An hour-long mountain trail winds through the hills surrounding Waon Village, and a four kilometer-paved road network offers opportunities for jogging or biking.
The Sunset Hanok takes the form of a ㄷ-shaped “hanok” with a grass lawn at the center. Stepping into the courtyard brings one to a view of the expansive tideland beyond the tiled clay fence and the mountains surrounding the village. There are three Korean-style floor bedding rooms and a bedroom in the house. Nangman and Haengbok, with traditional “gudeul” floor heating, offer a great view of the scenery and the sunset from the comforts of the rooms. The Sarang and Hwamok rooms use wood-fired heating, which offers great warmth during the winter season. Hwamok, in particular, is spread out between the main building and the “anchae” (inner chamber), combining a bedroom and a wide floor-heated Korean-style room suitable for large groups. All rooms in Sunset Hanok are equipped with a kitchen sink, induction stove, refrigerator, and cooking utensils, and there is also an outdoor barbeque area for guests. These features make the pension highly popular for family travelers.
2020-12-10
1344, Chungseo-ro, Yesan-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
+82-41-334-8934
Grand Motel is operated by a poet named Deungdan and located in Yesan-gun, South Chungcheong Province, a beautiful rural village with an expansive view of the fields. Its location near a national highway and proximity to Sillyewon Station and Yesan General Bus Terminal make it accessible not only for guests with cars but also for those using public transport. Guests arriving at Sillyewon Station may contact the motel in advance for pickup services. About 8 min away from the Grand Motel lie the Asan World Flower Botanical Garden and the House of Chusa, which used to be the home of the famed calligrapher Chusa Kim Jeong-hui. Meanwhile, the Sudeoksa Temple and Yedang Reservoir is only a 20 min drive away. There are 24 rooms in the motel, with both ordinary and traditional Korean rooms. Special and VIP rooms are furnished with desktop PCs. The rooms are compact but have been remodeled recently, equipped with amenities like TV, refrigerator, table, toiletries, and hairdryer. All rooms are also complete with bathtubs. Finally, the most unique feature of the Grand Motel is its well-maintained healing garden. Walking across the grass lawn and seeing the blooming flowers are some of the highlights during the stay. The motel does not have breakfast options but offers instant noodles upon request.
2020-11-18
43-6, Jeonui 1-gil, Gangha-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
+82-10-9081-5411
Hanok Maeul Hwangto Pension is located on the side of the Namhangang River of Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi Province. It is a beautiful two-story hanok, located in idyllic countryside, with a wide grass lawn perfect for families with children or group visitors. The grass lawn is furnished with traditional sights like a vine-colored pavilion, well, old-fashioned treadmill, neolttwigi jumping boards, and traditional mortar, creating a rustic atmosphere that doubles as a site of learning for children. A wooden footbridge connects the second floor of the building, with a great view of the fields nearby. There are five rooms in total, the Korean-style Family Room, Sarang, and bedrooms of Gwibin, Sinhon, and the Sudabang annex. Each room is furnished in the traditional red clay wall and Korean traditional paper interior as a continuation of the theme of hanok. The Family Room is equipped with a wide living room with a fabric sofa and wooden furniture, dining table, and a kitchen with cooking utensils, making it ideal for group visitors. Sudabang room in the annex is a great place for lovers and families, and its crowning feature is the clay fireplace in the living room. Roasted potatoes and sweet potatoes from the fireplace are delectable parts of the room’s appeal. Firewood must be bought from the pension. The pension is also equipped with red clay sauna, fired with Korean charcoal. It is offered free of charge for the guests. Outdoor barbeque and campfire sites may be reserved with extra cost.