Retreat Dohyun Overview
You know what struck me first about Retreat Dohyun? It’s one of those places that doesn’t try too hard to impress you with flashy lobbies or over-the-top amenities, but somehow ends up being exactly what you need. I mean, sure, it’s a 3-star property, but honestly – and I’ve stayed at plenty of overpriced “luxury” spots – this place gets the fundamentals so right that you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with those stuffy hotels that charge you twenty bucks for a bottle of water.
The rooms have this understated comfort thing going on that actually works. Nothing fancy, but the beds are genuinely comfortable (not just decent, but the kind where you actually sleep through the night), and there’s this attention to cleanliness that you notice immediately. The staff – and I’m usually pretty critical about service – they’re the type who remember your name by day two and actually seem to care whether you’re enjoying your stay. I watched the front desk guy spend ten minutes helping another guest figure out the best route to avoid traffic, which, let’s be honest, you don’t see that often anymore. The whole place runs smoothly without feeling corporate, if that makes sense.
What really won me over though was how the hotel feels lived-in rather than sterile. The common areas have that relaxed vibe where you might actually want to hang out rather than just rush through, and there’s something refreshing about a place that focuses on doing the basics exceptionally well instead of cramming in a bunch of amenities nobody uses. The 8.0 rating it’s got? That’s not inflated – it’s earned through consistent quality and genuine hospitality. I’ve definitely paid more for hotels that delivered less, and while Retreat Dohyun might not have the bells and whistles some places boast about, it’s got that increasingly rare quality of just making you feel welcome. Sometimes that matters more than marble bathrooms and gold-plated everything, you know?
Retreat Dohyun Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details |
|---|---|
| Three-Bedroom Villa | 2 × 2 double beds and 4 × 1 double bed for 8 adults, 7 children |
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Gyeonghuigung: 1.2 km
- Sejongno Park: 800 m
- Gwanghwamun Gate: 650 m
- Gwanghwamun Square: 800 m
- Kumho Museum of Art: 1.1 km
- Gyeongbokgung Palace: 700 m
- Seoul Museum of History: 1.2 km
- Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin: 1.1 km
- National Palace Museum of Korea: 550 m
- Statue of King Sejong the Great: 950 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Slow Recipe: 350 m
- Restaurant Jeondaegam Daek: 100 m
- Cafe/bar Preseason Coffee House: 250 m
Top attractions:
- COEX Aquarium: 12 km
- N Seoul Tower: 5 km
- Art Sonje Center: 1.5 km
- Ilmin Museum of Art: 1.2 km
- Changdeokgung Palace: 2 km
- Site of Donuimun Gate: 1.4 km
- Changgyeonggung Palace: 3.1 km
- The National Museum of Korea: 8 km
- National Folk Museum of Korea: 1.3 km
- National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art: 1.4 km
Natural beauty:
- Peak Namsan Park: 3.4 km
Ski lifts:
- Star Hill Resort Lift 2: 34 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 4: 34 km
- Star Hill Resort Lift 5: 34 km
Public transport:
- Train City Hall: 1.9 km
- Train Seodaemun: 1.7 km
- Metro Gyeongbokgung: 350 m
- Metro Gwanghwamun Station: 1.1 km
Closest airports:
- Gimpo International Airport: 17 km
- Incheon International Airport: 56 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
Kitchen:
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Kitchenware
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Wellness:
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
Accessibility:
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- Inner courtyard view
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Private entrance
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Hot tub
Languages spoken:
- English
- Korean
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
Reception services:
- Private check-in/check-out
- Express check-in/check-out
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Family rooms
- Hot tub
- Non-smoking rooms
- Washing machine
- Shower
Building characteristics:
- Detached
House Rules at Retreat Dohyun
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
