Need a more upscale poolside experience? The W Hotel’s indoor spa features a swimming pool, fitness center, bathing pools, and 50 kinds of body and facial spa treatments. Also, the hotel’s outdoor pool River Park is a virtual reduction of a full-on waterpark, equipped with two kiddie slides, a hot tub, and a large and bright turquoise pool. With paid admission, anyone’s welcome to visit the outdoor pool for the day.
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Although most Seoul hotels stay away from Korean cuisine, W and its sister hotel Sheraton Grande Walkerhill provide the refined, authentic cuisine of Korea at Ondal and Myongwolgwan.
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The Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel Duty Free store carries famous clothing brands, fashion, and cosmetics items as well as a high-end jewelry collection.
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The indoor pool offers a splendid view of the city and river, and the hotel compound itself is nestled on Mt. Achasan overlooking the beautiful Hangang River.
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T. 02-465-2222, www.wseoul.com
(서울시 광진구 광장동 21 | 21 Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul)
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Take shuttle bus at Gwangnaru Station 광나루역 (Line 5), Exit 4 (in the direction of Gangbyeon Station 강변역).
