Gangneung Raffine Hotel

There aren't any convenience stores nearby, so bring the things you'll need before heading out to this remote mountain location. I did appreciate that smoking wasn't allowed in the room. The area itself is quiet, the amenities are tidy and well cared for, and the heating and air conditioning were already set up properly. Self check-in was easy to use, too. The bed and pillows were lower than I like, and the bed creaked a little. Also, the windows only have blinds, so the morning sun came in around 5:30 and could wake light sleepers. I was especially sorry there were no curtains after driving late and arriving tired.

It's a quiet self-check-in motel, and the room looked clean with some care put into it. There's nothing nearby for supplies, so bring your own instant noodles.

I paid 120,000 won for a duplex, and it was filthy. There was hair and debris between the sofa cushions, cobwebs all over, and water dripping from the ceiling. The indoor parking area was flooded because the drainage wasn't working.

It's peaceful and clean here, which made the stay comfortable.