Grand Walkerhill Seoul

“"A hotel I would happily return to --- even just for the Club Lounge experience"”

I visited Seoul and decided to stay at Grand Walkerhill Seoul for a peaceful family getaway. I usually stay in central areas like Myeong Dong or Gangnam, but this time I wanted quiet, nature, and a slower pace-- and it turned out to be the best decision I've made in a long time. I booked the Tripl… more

I visited Seoul and decided to stay at Grand Walkerhill Seoul for a peaceful family getaway. I usually stay in central areas like Myeong Dong or Gangnam, but this time I wanted quiet, nature, and a slower pace-- and it turned out to be the best decision I've made in a long time. I booked the Triple Stay package, which include a Honeymoon Suite and access to the Club Lounge that truly defined my stay. From breakfast to afternoon tea to evening happy hour, the food quality and atmosphere were so impressive that we didn't feel the need to dine outside the hotel at all. The lounge overlooks both the Han River and Acha Mountain -- a view that feels uniquely 'Walkerhill'.It created a sense of calm and space rarely found in city hotel. Most of all, I want to express my sincere appreciation to Mr. Myung Jung at the lounge. His warmth and professionalism left a lasting impression on my family and me. Even when he was off duty, he made sure his colleagues continued to take care of us--that level of dedication is truly rare. The kindness within the lounge felt genuine, calm, and consistent among all staff members, which made the entire space feel welcoming and unhurried. We enjoyed morning walks on the nearby trail, relaxed at the pool and sauna, visited the fitness center, and even experienced the immersive art exhibition 'Theatre of Light'(payable). The hotel offered more than enough to enjoy without ever needing to leave the property if you want quiet, nature and slower pace. In short---- I will absolutely stay at Grand Walkerhill again on my next trip to Korea. Thank you, Grand Walkerhill. And a very special thank you to Mr. Jung, who truly made our stay unforgettable.

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“Aaron - best concierge ever.”

This review is essentially about Aaron, one of the Walkerhill hotel concierges. He was the most helpful, considerate and informed concierge I have ever had the pleasure to meet. His exceptional service raised this hotel to a 5 star rating for us.

“Very nice hotel on a hill far away from everything.”

I stayed at Grand Walkerhill hotel while attending a conference there. The whole experience was worth 5-stars. The room was really nice and comfortable. As with many hotels in Asia (but not elsewhere) there was even an HDMI port to connect your laptop to the TV. One minor annoyance: the only way to… more

I stayed at Grand Walkerhill hotel while attending a conference there. The whole experience was worth 5-stars. The room was really nice and comfortable. As with many hotels in Asia (but not elsewhere) there was even an HDMI port to connect your laptop to the TV. One minor annoyance: the only way to control the room lights was through a tablet. We had a plumbing problem, but it was fixed very quickly. The breakfast buffet was really good, but pricy. There was a often a wait to get seated and then a long line to the coffee station. The pool was also very nice. The main thing to be aware of is the location. The hotel was on a hill on the outskirts of Seoul, about an hour away from all the landmarks. The bus from the airport took 2 hours to get there. There was a convenient shuttle to the metro station that ran pretty often, but still I would not book this hotel if you are planning on sightseeing. Another issue: the hotel restaurants were quite expensive that there were no affordable food options on the hill.

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