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Kensington Stars

3.5 of 5
#106-1 Sorak-Dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do, South Korea
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Edmonton, Canada
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102 reviews 102 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I would agree with a number of the previous reviews... The hotel has a great location right near the park gates and the views of the area are gorgeous. The interior decor has an overall dark feel to it, despite any decent lighting inside. For North American tastes, the food may seem a little bit different, but overall, it is... More

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Nonthaburi, Thailand
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13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

This hotel is very well located for visiting Mt. Seoraksan. There are many different rooms is this hotel. When we arrived the hotel was full although booked weeks before our arrival. Our room was large but very dark with no view and no sitting place. The breakfast could be improved. The staff in the restaurant speaks hardly English - hard... More

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Toronto, Canada
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73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 November 2012

I loved the location of this hotel - so close to Seoraksan National Park. I was there to go hiking and it only took a couple minutes to walk to the main gate of the park. The hotel was easy to get to from the bus station in Sokcho. You can take a bus but I optioned for the taxi... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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9 hotel reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

The hotel is conveniently located in Mt. Seoraksan. We were receieved by a Korean gentleman who could speak the best English in the hotel. We were impressed but that was it. Though the hotel has a British theme, no one else in the hotel can speak understandable English. The rooms are pretty dark. There were no ceiling lights and were... More

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Iowa
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012

We stayed for two nights, three days. Location is perfect for the national park hiking. The breakfast buffet was very elegant but I wondered how they had the idea it was what westerners would eat. I did find plenty to eat though. Our room was very clean. It had a large TV and everything we wanted. The bed was rather... More

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Seoul, South Korea
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2012

We stayed at this hotel for several nights over Seollal (Lunar New Year) and got a great price on one of the booking sites that brought the price down to about 120,000 won a night. Considering that the regular price was something like 200,000 won a night, that was a great deal (and I think 200,000 won a night would... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Easy to find. All taxis know the hotel. Better yet, take the 7 or 7-1 from the Express Bus Terminal. Can't miss it. Last stop on the right before the park entrance. Kudos to Ray Jung, concierge extraordinaire for his patient and thorough day planning and restaurant recommendations. He even wrote instructions in Korean to give to bus drivers to... More

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antwerp
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

-Stayed 2 nights. Location is great within walking distance of entrance of the park. The hotel feels extremely british but finding somebody at the reception who spoke passable english was not easy. 2 days in a row we had difficulties in getting hot water for the shower. No breakfast buffet, a single plate called “english breakfast” was served. Quality debatable.... More

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Ras Tanura
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

This is a beautiful hotel with the best location if you have come to explore the national park. It is a 5 minute walk from the entrance. The rooms are very comfortable. Soundproofing could be better. We could hear our neighbors clearly. The staff were extremelly accomodating and very friendly. Even before we arrived at the hotel they were helpful... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012 via mobile

We booked this hotel last minute. Choice was based on the location. They had weekday special so it seemed good value for money. It was also rushed decision.. After three and half hours trip, we took a local bus to the hotel which stopped in fromt of the hotel.. The drive was pleasant, throgh country road. There were clusters of... More

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Also Known As:
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Kensington Stars Hotel
Address: #106-1 Sorak-Dong, Sokcho, Gangwon-do, South Korea
Region: South Korea > Gangwon-do > Sokcho
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Price range (per night): ₹ 6,840 - 12,202
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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