Pyeongchang, South KoreaAlpensia
InterContinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort
Olympic mountain lodge
Alpensia Pyeongchang, South Korea
Opened
2009
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
IHGOlympic mountain lodge
The lodge was built for the Winter Games, bringing classic Alpine chalet styling to an elevation of 700 meters.
What it’s good at
Listed
Club InterContinental lounge privileges and private balconies looking out over Alpensia Lake.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The Intercontinental Alpensia Pyeongchang Resort shows the influence of classic European mountain lodges, as well as plenty of Korean heritage in its art and design.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Olympic ski jumping stadium and downhill slopes sit right outside in the Daegwallyeong highlands.
The rooms
Pine wood and red upholstery accent select rooms, with windows looking out toward Alpensia Lake or Mount Balwang.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The water park
Ocean 700 has an indoor wave pool and water slides inside the year-round resort complex.
At the table
Flavours serves Korean and international buffets from an open kitchen, and a stone oven bakes pizzas.
How it began
The name Alpensia stands for Alps, Asia, and fantasia. The property rose from highland potato fields for Pyeongchang's Winter Olympic bid.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.