Luxury hotels in Pyeongchang

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Pyeongchang. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Holiday Inn Resort Alpensia Pyeongchang, an IHG Hotel Pyeongchang, South Korea

  

  Resort. Holiday Inn Resort Alpensia Pyeongchang offers direct access to ski slopes in winter and to the private 27-hole golf course in summer. With Ocean 700, year-round indoor water park, the resort invites you to an exhilarating getaway in soothing nature throughout the seasons. Guests Pyeongchang Alpensia Holiday Inn are provided with 24-hour front desk services. Ski storage and rental are available at the resort as well as free parking. Laundry and airport shuttle services can be arranged at a surcharge at the reception desk. Property-wide WiFi access is available at a fee. After an exciting day around its vast resort complex, guests can enjoy Asian cuisine at Mont Blanc Restaurant or relax over drinks at Edelweiss Lounge. Alternatively, various local cuisines are available in downtown Gangneung, a 45-minute drive to the east. Featuring a balcony, each room at Pyeongchang Holiday Inn is equipped with air conditioning. The seating area comes with a sofa and a flat-screen cable TV. Selected rooms feature Ondol, Korean heated flooring. From the resort, the famous Gyeongpo Beach and Café Street along the beach are a 60-minute drive away. Incheon International Airport can be reached just over 3 hours by car. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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• 2 Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort, an IHG Hotel Pyeongchang, South Korea

  

  Resort. Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort is situated in Daegwallyeong, a popular getaway spot for those who seek exploring in the mountains. The resort is at the foot of the Alpensia ski slopes and a 15-minute drive from Yongpyong ski slopes. The resort offers a business centre, a fitness centre and spa facilities. Services including currency exchange and shuttle arrangement are provided at the 24-hour front desk. Ski storage, rental and lessons are offered at the resort. Property-wide WiFi access is available. Each room at Pyeongchang Intercontinental is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, fridge and sofa. Featuring a bath, private bathroom comes with a shower, bathrobes and a hairdryer. The on-site Flavours Restaurant serves Korean and Mediterranean specialties with local ingredients. Guests can also get snacks and drinks at Oxy Lounge on the lobby floor. From the resort, Bokwang Phoenix ski slopes are a 45-minute drive away. Incheon International Airport can be reached in 3 hours by car. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 3 Yongpyong Resort Pyeongchang, South Korea

  

  Hotel. Yongpong Resort Dragon Valley Hotel is located at the foot of Yongpyong ski slopes, the venue for upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics alpine skiing games. Free WiFi is available in all guest rooms and parking is possible on site. Finished with hardwood flooring and furniture, the modern rooms at Yongpyong Resort Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV, fridge, work desk and air conditioning. Private bathroom comes with a shower, a hairdryer and towels. All-day dining is available at Doraji and Chalet on the ground floor. Guests can choose from traditional Korean dishes made with seasonal ingredients or Western dishes including steak and pasta. From Dragon Valley Hotel, five golf courses and Alpensia ski slopes are within 2 km away. Gangneung city centre is a 40-minute drive east. Show full description Guest review score 8.1

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• 4 Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang Pyeongchang, South Korea

  

  Hotel. Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang features a herb garden and free WiFi in public areas. Located just a 10-minute drive from Korea Botanic Garden, it offers rooms with mountain views. All rooms feature simple décor with both air-conditioning and heating facilities. Some Korean-Style rooms feature Ondol, Korean traditional heated underflooring. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk with safety deposit boxes. A free shuttle service between the hotel and Jinbu Bus Terminal is available from Thursday to Monday. A buffet breakfast is available at the restaurant, which also serves a variety of coffee and Western cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a simple sandwich and coffee/tea for a small fee. Kensington Hotel Pyeongchang is located a 20-minute drive away from Odae Mountain National Park. The property is also about a 20 km from Yongpyeong Ski Resort. Show full description Guest review score 7.7

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!