Suanbo Chungju, South Korea
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
Thermal spring hideaway
Low-slung modern pavilions encircle reflecting pools and stone courtyards, creating a tranquil village retreat centered on restorative thermal baths.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
A minimalist village layout reinterprets classic Korean inn architecture with private landscaped courtyards and reflective water features.
Remarkable
Natural 53-degree spring water feeds private garden soaking baths in every room, alongside a minimalist communal bathhouse.
Notable
Inclusive multi-course Korean dining at Miseon, dedicated station transfers, and bespoke aromatherapy treatments accompany every quiet stay.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
A small and exquisitely stylish hot-spring hotel, You One Jae is inspired by traditional Korean inns, but takes this inspiration in a decidedly modern direction.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Forested hills frame the historic Suanbo hot-spring village, known for centuries of natural alkaline mineral waters.
The rooms
Every room connects to a secluded private garden featuring an open-air stone bath fed by natural hot springs.
The baths
Natural 53°C mineral spring water fills the boulder-lined outdoor bathhouse, surrounded by forested hillside slopes.
At the table
Miseon serves seasonal multi-course Korean dinners facing the forest, alongside specialty teas at the sleek granite bar.
How it began
Conceived over four years of design, the property reimagines historical Korean inn architecture as a quiet, modern cluster of pavilions.
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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.