Sejong Hotel Chunchon

No one spoke much English, so we were unable to confirm the story that the former temple behind the hotel is one of the sites where the Japanese drove in iron spikes to destroy the power meridians of Korea. The impressive welcome arch at the top of the stairs perhaps helps to cancel any effect the disrupted meridians might have on guests. The hotel was built in 1962 and certainly reflects the characteristics of a 60s hotel, with very few power outlets and a can of bug spray on the dresser. The view is great, the breakfast mediocre.

Pretty location, decent view on my side of the hotel but far from everything and not much here. Generally hotels this secluded have a little more than just a restaurant. Pretty old especially the bathroom and the bed was pretty 'extra firm'. The wifi was surprisingly good and while the TV had about a million channels, only a few were in English. Just as I was leaving I found the TV guide in the desk drawer but still mostly in Korean. It was pretty quiet though. Not sure there are many options in this town.

Here is my take on the Sejong Hotel: Pleasant location above the city with a nice view and park like setting. Polite staff but not warmly welcoming. The rooms are very cramped and very old. The hotel could really stand a bit of a modernization. The TV had a few hundred channels but to find something that is not Korean.... well you have to go through 300 channels as there is no guide. The back rooms face on to a steep hill so there is no view. I expect the front rooms are only marginally better. I think I would prefer to stay in town next time.