KensingtonHotel Seorak Reviews

Slightly dated hotel but I think that was the vibe they were aiming for. Otherwise relatively clean and comfortable. Best factor is that it is really convenient if you're planning for an early start to hiking in Seoraksan. Only thing that would have really made this hotel 5 stars for me is if there was pick up provided from Sokcho.

Wow! It felt like time travel back to the last century in the UK, the moment you step into the hotel lobby, which is full of nostalgic British decorations. The restaurant, especially, is like a royal family gallery with photos of Queen Elizabeth, Princess Diana, Prince Charles, Prince William, and other royals covering the walls. Each floor features a unique theme dedicated to various public figures, including presidents, diplomats, sports stars, movie stars, singers, and actors. The hallways are decorated with photos and memorabilia, making every walk a discovery. The location is very close to the entrance of Seorak Mountain National Park, within a 7-10 minute walk. My double bedroom is lovely with a nice view of greenery. The only downside and a major issue to me is that no AC at night, which is not mentioned in the hotel’s description. The staff explained that the AC is centrally controlled and is turned off at night because they assume it’s cool enough. They can only give me a fan. I had both dinner and buffet breakfast at the hotel, and they were all good, and all the staff at the front desk and in the restaurant were very nice and friendly as well.

Prefect location and beautiful Mountain view from the room and interesting decoration inside. Their breakfast buffet was reasonable price for the variety and quality too.

Right next to the entrance to the national park, very convinient for hiking, beautiful mountains view. Comfotable beds, spacious room, unique design, helpfull staff

We stayed in two different room types due to the high demand, I advise choose the room which has a view to Seorak mountain, it will bring completely different experience. The restaurant dinner sets are really nice in terms of food quality. The hotel definitely has a character.

Terrible hotel in 5* location. Tatty, very very dated and searingly hot rooms with effectively no operational air-con. Possibly the worst hotel we have ever stayed in

Location was 5mins walk from entrance of Seoraksan. Bathtub has stains which was unremovable.

Location is excellent if u plan to visit seoraksan. However, it is some distance from town. Hence there are no convenience stores or eateries around. Front counters were vert friendly and helpful. However, room maker up was quite sloppished. In fact, properly the worst I had experienced. Nonetheless, as we are not so particular and we were dead beat after hike each day, we were least concern to see room was still relatively messy n bed was not properly made (I made better beds at home).

Dated room. Not much amendities at hotel. Good location, walking distance to national park, staffs are generally bnoce

Great english buffet breakfast. Amazing location just beside the national park for morning hikes. Great service by staff whom all communicate in good English and Mandarin. The hotel itself has floors that showcase collections by singers, actors and athletes.

It gave an old vibe but satisfying

I loved breakfast and dinner. The food on the second floor was satisfying, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Thanks to the staff who subtly avoided me, my meal was even more comfortable. I was touched by the staff's small considerations. Thank you. The front desk was also very helpful with my questions, allowing me to ride the cable car without waiting and adjust my schedule. I also appreciate all the staff for their kindness in making dinner reservations. Thanks to them, I had a comfortable and enjoyable trip to Seoraksan. I was satisfied with the parking and location. For those heading to Seoraksan, this is a great restaurant with a great view. No need to worry about parking. I was surprised by the long line to the small park. I highly recommend staying here. The bedroom was a bit small, but I slept well. I'll stay here again if I visit Seoraksan again.

Located in Seorak-dong, it offers a beautiful mountain view and is a great place for hiking. It's old, but it exudes a vintage feel. It's a place I've always enjoyed hiking, even as a child, so it holds fond memories.

I visited to take a selfie. There's nothing nearby, so accessibility is a bit difficult. The restaurant and breakfast were just so-so :) The facilities are a bit dated, but the vintage charm of this place is part of its charm. There was only one staff member at the front desk when I checked out. But the customer ahead of me took a while to check in, so I had to wait a while.