W Seoul Walkerhill
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Address: 21 Gwangjang Dong, Gwangjin Gu, Seoul, KR
No of Rooms: 20
Location. W Seoul Walkerhill surveys the Han River from a serene vantage point along the slope of Mount Acha in Seoul, South Korea. Gyeongbok Palace and the COEX Aquarium are located less than seven kilometers away. Hotel Features. This luxury property occupies 180 acres of park land. The lobby is an ethereal space where light shimmers from an overhead illumination display. Egg shaped chairs suspend from the ceiling, adding a futuristic element to the dcor. Upstairs, cabanas encircle a second floor lounge, where beyond glass walls, the Han River and the lights of Seoul extend to the horizon. A dining venue simply called Kitchen offers hearty wood fired entrees, while Tonic provides inspired refreshments. Namu presents the tastes of Asia and offers a sake and whisky bar. Recreation includes a jogging course, two illuminated outdoor tennis courts, a Jack Nicklaus designed golf driving range, a city view indoor pool, an outdoor pool, poolside beach and children's pool. Away Spa offers Turkish Hamman, Watsu, spa treatments and Hinoki soaking tubs. Sweat Fitness Center boasts personal televisions attached to exercise equipment. Yoga and Pilates classes are available. Guestrooms. Shrouded in gauzy curtains, guestroom dcor unfolds in hues of red and white. Sitting areas contain overstuffed chairs and foot massaging pebble rugs. Bathrooms feature Aveda toiletries, rainforest showers and separate bathtubs with mountain or river views. All accommodations feature beds draped in 400 thread count linens, topped with white goose down pillows. Enhanced room amenities include BOSE sound systems and DVD players. Coffeemakers and minibars are provided. Expert Tip. This hotel allies its services with the W Hotel Whatever/Whenever policy. Whether the request concerns obtaining a laptop at 2 a.m., or a soy milk bath for Fido at 2 p.m., the hotel staff will do all that is possible to honor guests' desires.