Hanwha Seorak Sorano Resort: A Family Stay Near Seoraksan

Hanwha Seorak Sorano Resort

I went on a Seoraksan trip with my dad and my sister’s family. This is a long-overdue post about our autumn 2015 trip to Seoraksan. The weather that day was very cloudy, with clouds hanging on the mountains and thick fog, looking like rain could pour any moment.

Seorak Sorano: Driving to Seorak in cloudy weather
Fog over the mountains near Seorak

We arrived at the pre-booked Hanwha Seorak Resort. This is the Seorak Sorano. Since it was newly built by Hanwha Resort, I had high expectations! It was my first visit. It looked somehow Italian, like Italian architecture.

Hanwha Seorak Sorano Resort exterior

The lobby in the middle reminded me of the Pantheon in Rome.

Pantheon-like lobby at Sorano

The lobby looked luxurious.

Lobby at Seorak Sorano

The Seorak Sorano is not tall compared to other resorts; it is a long 5-story building. It is quite large.

Seorak Sorano Resort building

We went inside. With 4 adults and 1 child, we booked a family room. It was on the smaller side among Hanwha resorts I had stayed at. This is the bedroom.

Bedroom at Seorak Sorano
Bedroom at Seorak Sorano, photo 2

The view outside was of the parking lot. And this is the kitchen. I was surprised the kitchen was a bit small.

Kitchen at Seorak Sorano

This is the ondol room.

Ondol room at Seorak Sorano
Ondol room at Seorak Sorano, photo 2

After unpacking roughly and coming out, the dark clouds seemed to gradually brighten.

Clearing skies over Seorak
Clouds lifting over the mountains

Next, time to head to the Seorak Cinerama! I had been looking forward to the drama set. At night, I went back outside the Sorano.

Seorak Sorano at night
Night view at Seorak Sorano
Outside Seorak Sorano at night

This is the lobby! And the next day the weather was incredibly clear again. After the rain, there was not a speck of dust, not a single cloud.

Clear morning at Seorak Sorano
Blue skies over Seorak Sorano
Seorak mountains in clear weather
Mountain view from Seorak Sorano
Clear day at the resort
Sunny grounds at Seorak Sorano

The Sorano facilities were really clean. I would love to come back again.

Prices, hours and details in this post are from our visit in July 2016 and may have changed, so check the latest information before you go.

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