Appeared to be newly renovated. The rooms were spacious, had a small equipped kitchen, and great a/c. No conditioner for hair and only three hand towels in the bathroom. But really amazing value for the price, esp for families for small kids. There’s a kid zone in the hotel with arcade and fun games and of course water park next door. Starbucks and GS25 in hotel too.
On the first night of our two-night stay, after dinner, we returned to our room to find the doorknob broken. I sustained a minor injury (a bruise on my knee) while trying to open the door.
The next day, I explained the situation to the front desk. Their response was, 'Can't you go out for a bit? We'll fix it while you're gone.' Given my frequent overseas business trips, I'm quite surprised that a hotel of this caliber didn't even bother to ask if I was okay after I got injured. Since it wasn't a major injury anyway, and Seamarq isn't exactly known for its service, I decided to just go along with it. I told them I'd go out for a tea and dinner and left.
Upon my return, I found that nothing had been repaired. So I called them again. The person on the phone from housekeeping said, 'We haven't received any such request. Let me check. Is there anything else you need?' When I said no, they let out an incredibly exasperated sigh, saying 'Yes... [sigh]'. It was truly absurd. I wasn't being difficult or demanding special service because of my injury, especially at a hotel charging these prices. So, to have the customer service team sigh at me was incredibly frustrating.
About 10 minutes later, the maintenance team came up. They then asked if I could leave again so they could repair it. I wondered why they made me leave earlier if this was going to happen. Anyway, I left and came back again, only to find it was just a makeshift repair. I was too fed up to argue further, so I didn't say anything.
I suppose I'll end up staying at Seamarq again when I visit Gangneung, as there's no real alternative until Shilla Monogram opens. I'll just think of this place not as a hotel, but as a ridiculously expensive luxury infinity pool. This was my fourth stay, and it seems that every time I come, the beautiful hardware is completely ruined by the service.
However, the service for other facilities like the pool and spa wasn't bad. (While not professional, there was a sense of thoughtfulness in many aspects.)
The check-in experience was disappointing. The front desk receptionist was rude, unfriendly, and impatient. As tourists who are not familiar with public transport online ticketing, we needed assistance, but the staff was not helpful. Better customer service and support for international guests are needed.
The Sokcho Cassia Hotel, which we visited for our wedding anniversary trip, was located in Daepo Port, and we could see both the port and the sea from the veranda of the accommodation. It was on the 25th floor, and when we went in, there was a slight musty smell from the bathroom shower room, so we took off one star for cleanliness! The breakfast here was 66,000 won, which was expensive compared to other accommodations, so we had high expectations, but there weren't many options for the price. Weekends are divided into three parts, and you can choose on a first-come, first-served basis when you check in. I think the checkout time was 11:00, but we checked out right after 8:00 after the first part of the breakfast to avoid traffic.
Pros
1. Location (in front of sea nose)
2. Bathtub water pressure is good and warm water is the best
3. Cleanliness
Cons:
1. Room is smaller than I thought
2. There is no breakfast at over 250,000 per night during peak season
I'm going to have a cafe on the ground floor, and I'm going to have a cup of coffee.
No discount coupons.
3. Amenity is the worst ... ㅎㅎ
4. There's no one that's empty and empty.
The price is low, but everything is offset because it is in front of the sea
I'm a doctor back.
As the name suggests, you can see the sea when you open your eyes !!
It was really cold, but the heating was warmly turned on in advance, so it was so warm and cozy as soon as I entered ~
There were microwaves, teapots, inductions in the room, tableware, glasses, etc.
I thought bubble bath was so fun now,, I also gave a bathing system, so I played bubbles well. I'm 30 years old, but ㅋㅋㅋㅋ The bathtub was just lighted and the water came out like a massage function (?).
First of all, the boss is so kind and attentive.
Thanks to the photos and the time of sunrise and sunset, I will enjoy 200 percent of the charm of Gangneung 🥹
I'm so satisfied with the review for the first time. Next time I go to Gangneung, I'll come here again. Thank you boss 🫰
The hotel room was fairly large. We even got upgraded to one twin bed and one single bed when we only booked two single beds. The hotel is basically on the slopes. The staff were super friendly and helpful. We could store our snowboards at the resort too. We tried out the wine bar which had an amazing special and ate at the bakery everyday.
The room condition, various programs, and facilities such as the spa were really good. In particular, I enjoyed swimming and using the sauna while looking at the beautiful scenery, and I participated in the yoga program twice among the wellness programs, and the quality of the classes was very good. The only regrets were that it was a long distance of more than 2 hours by car from the metropolitan area, the somewhat chaotic atmosphere when the wellness program yoga/meditation was in progress, and the outdoor jacuzzi facilities and water quality management were lacking. If you visit next time, it would be good to stay for more than 2 nights on a weekday during the off-season in the warm season.
It's quite a distance, so if you're coming on your own, you'll need to take a taxi. It costs about 25,000 won each way. The breakfast spread is huge, but there are no restaurants around the hotel at night, only within the resort itself. There isn't even a casual spot to grab a drink.
The boss is friendly and the location is great. It is close enough to walk to all Sichuanjin Beach, and there are many sashimi restaurants, mulhoe, bibimbap, soup, soup, and restaurants, and there are many cafes and all close!! Convenience stores are right in front of you and parking is easy. There is an electric mat on the bed, so I slept with my back warmly, and there is also an air purifier for a ceiling air conditioner heater. You can see the sea across the street while looking inside the breakwater. It is a completely new accommodation because you can easily cook in a private whirlpool bathtub and even a dog.
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GGuest UserThe hotel room was fairly large. We even got upgraded to one twin bed and one single bed when we only booked two single beds. The hotel is basically on the slopes. The staff were super friendly and helpful. We could store our snowboards at the resort too. We tried out the wine bar which had an amazing special and ate at the bakery everyday.
GGuest UserThe Sokcho Cassia Hotel, which we visited for our wedding anniversary trip, was located in Daepo Port, and we could see both the port and the sea from the veranda of the accommodation. It was on the 25th floor, and when we went in, there was a slight musty smell from the bathroom shower room, so we took off one star for cleanliness! The breakfast here was 66,000 won, which was expensive compared to other accommodations, so we had high expectations, but there weren't many options for the price. Weekends are divided into three parts, and you can choose on a first-come, first-served basis when you check in. I think the checkout time was 11:00, but we checked out right after 8:00 after the first part of the breakfast to avoid traffic.
GGuest UserSooooooo niceeeee!!!! We will definitely come again for a skiing trip. We took a 2 bed-room with kitchen unit facing the skiing hills. The view is awesome. As a guest staying at VivaldPark, we got a 10% discount for the Snowyland Ticket. Unforgettable memories.
GGuest UserThe check-in experience was disappointing. The front desk receptionist was rude, unfriendly, and impatient. As tourists who are not familiar with public transport online ticketing, we needed assistance, but the staff was not helpful. Better customer service and support for international guests are needed.
BbooIceIt's quite a distance, so if you're coming on your own, you'll need to take a taxi. It costs about 25,000 won each way. The breakfast spread is huge, but there are no restaurants around the hotel at night, only within the resort itself. There isn't even a casual spot to grab a drink.
바바람처럼흐르다I was a bit disappointed by the limited number of convenience facilities and restaurants within the resort. There are a few more dining options if you drive out, but the parking is so cramped that I hesitated to move my car. The parking, which is limited to ground level and one underground floor, is incredibly difficult to navigate. Especially during check-in hours (3-4 PM), it's a parking war due to guests using the ski & board and water park for the day. A plus point, though, is the mobile check-in option, which helps avoid long waits to get your room number. Also, if you're using a stroller, be aware that when moving to the basement, the stroller path suddenly turns into stairs. So, for convenience, always use the outdoor path on the first floor. If you're going to the kids' lounge with a stroller, go towards Lotteria instead of Baskin-Robbins; it's right on the second floor. (The building itself has no elevator, only stairs.) This was my first time staying in the Green Wing condo, and the iron door closing, soundproofing, and people constantly smoking on the terrace (the smell kept coming in and was really annoying!) made me decide to avoid the Green and Orange Wings from now on.
GGuest UserMy wife and I are Americans and we stayed at this property for only one night because we were taking the ferry to Ulleungdo the next day. But I wish we could have stayed here longer. The property is in a beautiful location on the beach and as close to the ferry terminal as you can get. The rooms are modern, big and clean. Like everywhere in Korea, there are convenience stores every 100 feet. But this hotel is located in an area with coffee shops every 50 feet. You won't have any problem getting caffeinated in this area.
GGuest UserThe accommodation for the Sokcho trip with my two sons was clean and the space was separated, which made it even better. It was a hotel with great value for money at a low price because it was a weekday. The breakfast was also simple and good. I definitely plan to use it again on my next trip to Sokcho!^^
GGuest UserAppeared to be newly renovated. The rooms were spacious, had a small equipped kitchen, and great a/c. No conditioner for hair and only three hand towels in the bathroom. But really amazing value for the price, esp for families for small kids. There’s a kid zone in the hotel with arcade and fun games and of course water park next door. Starbucks and GS25 in hotel too.
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