Gwangjin Seoul, South Korea
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
WalkerhillWoodland modernist hideaway
Nestled on the forested slopes of Mount Achasan, this mid-century lodge offers quiet seclusion and Han River views high above the metropolis.
What it’s good at
Notable
Warm timber interiors and forest-facing balconies set among Mount Achasan tree canopies.
Listed
Forest walking trails along natural streams and a twenty-four-hour woodland reading library.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Walkerhill Douglas House represents another, more natural side of Seoul — it’s in the forested foothills of Achasan Mountain, overlooking the contemplative Hangang riverbank.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along Mount Achasan on Seoul's eastern edge, the property borders mountain hiking trails and looks out over the Han River.
The rooms
Rooms feature warm timber finishes and balconies set into the tree canopy, while select suites include radiant ondol floors and low tea tables.
The library and trails
Bring a swimsuit.
Reading hammocks hang inside the 24-hour library, and stone steps trace natural streams up into the forest.
Restaurant
Douglas Lounge
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the Han River during morning breakfast and evening wine hours.
Restaurant
Open Kitchen
A communal kitchen island opens onto an outdoor terrace, where guests can cook eggs and light meals.
At the table
A corner booth with cowhide armchairs sits beside stacked firewood, tucked away from the main lounge.
How it began
Architect Kim Swoo-geun designed the 1963 structure to follow the mountain contours, naming the low-rise lodge after General Douglas MacArthur.
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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.