Long Weekend Haus DDP: Han River View Hotels Seoul Couples

Among six luxury and boutique hotels in Seoul, only Vista Walkerhill Seoul actually has rooms with a view of the Han River. The other five look out onto Namsan, Seokchon Lake, or the downtown areas of Gangnam and Gwanghwamun. If you are two couples headed toward Dongdaemun who want to split bedrooms or stay for several days, you can book the Maru Suite (sleeps 3, 44 square meters, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom) at Long Weekend Haus DDP at the starting rate listed on the official site (verified 2026-09-14). The table and section breakdowns below present location, whether there is a Han River view, room type, price, and verification date in the same format.
| Hotel | Location | Han River View | Room Type | Price (per night) | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Walkerhill Seoul | Walkerhill complex, Gwangjin district, shuttle connection from Achasan station | Yes | 42 sqm Deluxe to 56 sqm Panoramic Suite | Average from $309 | 2026-09-22 |
| Long Weekend Haus DDP | Ssanglim dong, Jung district, about 6 min walk to DDP (0.5km) | No (Dongdaemun downtown view) | Garden, Dining, Maru, Terrace, Skyline Suites, Penthouse (2 to 4 guests, room 702 up to 8) | Starting rate as listed on official site | 2026-09-14 |
| Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul | Jung district, adjacent to Namsan Park | No (Namsan view) | Grand Premier Pool Suite and others, in room relaxation pool in every room | Varies by booking date | 2026-09-22 |
| Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul | Gangnam district, near COEX | No (Gangnam downtown view) | Standard to Suite, 254 rooms | KRW 588,977 to 868,833 | 2026-07 |
| Four Seasons Hotel Seoul | Gwanghwamun, Jongno district, 3 min walk from Gwanghwamun station | No (city and temple view) | Deluxe to Suite | From KRW 1,166,000 | 2026-05 |
| Sofitel Ambassador Seoul | 209 Jamsil ro, Songpa district, connected to Jamsil station | No (Seokchon Lake view) | 403 hotel rooms plus 59 suites plus 160 residences | KRW 292,635 to 502,469 | 2026-09 |
Vista Walkerhill Seoul
Vista Walkerhill Seoul sits in the Walkerhill complex in Gwangjin district, connected by shuttle bus from Achasan station, with rooms ranging from a 42 sqm Deluxe room to a 56 sqm round bed Panoramic Suite. The average rate listed on Agoda is $309 per night (verified 2026-09-22).
The official room page states that the 42 sqm rooms offer views of Achasan Mountain or the Han River, while the 56 sqm suites provide a 180 degree panoramic view of both the Han River and Achasan Mountain. The property includes an indoor pool, the SKYARD garden, free wired and wireless internet, and baby gear rental.
The TripAdvisor rating is 4 out of 5 (587 reviews), ranking 48th among 564 hotels in Seoul. Reviewers frequently mention the shuttle service and the foot bath area, though some note that certain areas show their age.
Book: Agoda, Vista Walkerhill Seoul
Long Weekend Haus DDP
Long Weekend Haus DDP is located at 15-3 Ssanglim dong, Jung district, Seoul, about a 6 minute walk (0.5km) from DDP. Among its 7 room types and 12 rooms, you can book the Dining Suite (sleeps 2, 35 sqm, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom) and the Maru Suite (sleeps 3, 44 sqm, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom) at the starting rate listed on the official site (verified 2026-09-14).
If two couples want to split bedrooms, the Maru Suite is the right choice. It sleeps 3 with two bedrooms, so each couple can have their own room, and for groups of more than four the 702 Penthouse (sleeps 4, 69 sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, up to 8 guests) offers an alternative.
The Dining Suite, which comes with a kitchen, suits two people staying for several days who want to prepare their own meals, and a self check in kiosk means late arrivals are not a problem. Free cancellation is available on rates that allow changes up to 14 days before check in, which eases the burden for couples with flexible plans, and a 10% discount applies for stays of 3 nights or more.
Check in is at 15:00, check out at 11:00, all rooms are non smoking, pets are not allowed, and free Wi-Fi is provided. The lead guest must be at least 19 years old. The Trip.com aggregate rating is 9.5 out of 10 (66 reviews, verified 2026-09-14).
Book: Trip.com, Long Weekend Haus
Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul
Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul is located near Namsan Park in Jung district, 3.3km from Myeongdong Street and 3.9km from Namdaemun Market. Every room, including the Grand Premier Pool Suite, has a relaxation pool (except the Banyan Room), and rates change in real time on Booking.com depending on the booking date and room type.
Room windows look out onto Namsan Mountain, not the Han River. Check in runs from 15:00 to 24:00, check out is at 11:00, and pets are not allowed.
Breakfast is served at the Granum Dining Lounge for KRW 66,000 for adults and KRW 33,000 for children (weekdays 06:30 to 10:30, weekends 06:30 to 11:00). The Hotelscombined aggregate rating is 8.8 out of 10 (799 reviews).
The in house restaurant Festa by Chunghoo received a 2026 Wine Spectator 1 Glass award, and the hotel was named a Recommended property in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide.
Book: Booking.com, Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul
Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul
Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul is located in Gangnam district, a 5 minute drive from COEX and Starfield COEX Mall. The property has 254 rooms, each furnished with Simmons Beautyrest mattresses and Frette linens. The Hotelscombined listed rate ranges from KRW 588,977 to 868,833 per night (verified 2026-07).
Room windows look out onto downtown Gangnam, not the Han River. The indoor pool, spa, and fitness center are all located on the 26th floor.
Check in is at 15:00, check out at 12:00, the lead guest must be at least 19 years old, and pets are not allowed. The sauna is limited to guests 16 and older, and some rooms carry a separate sauna fee of KRW 44,000.
Book: Marriott, Josun Palace official page
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is a 3 minute walk from exits 1, 7, and 8 of Gwanghwamun station, 0.2km from Gwanghwamun Square and 0.9km from Gyeongbokgung Palace. The rate listed on the Yanolja booking page starts at KRW 1,166,000 per night (verified 2026-05).
Room windows offer city views or views toward a nearby temple, not the Han River. The hotel has 5 restaurants along with a kids lounge, pool, and spa.
Check in is at 15:00, check out at 12:00, pets are allowed, and free valet parking is available for suite guests. The Hotelscombined aggregate rating is 9.3 out of 10 (1,502 reviews).
Book: Four Seasons Hotel Seoul official page
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences
Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Hotel & Serviced Residences is located at 209 Jamsil ro, Songpa district, connected to Jamsil station, with 403 hotel rooms, 59 suites, and 160 serviced residences. The Hotelscombined listed rate ranges from KRW 292,635 to 502,469 per night (verified 2026-09).
Room windows look out onto Seokchon Lake, not the Han River. The pool, fitness center, and kids lounge are free for guests to use.
Check in is at 15:00, check out at 11:00. On TripAdvisor, it ranks 6th among 567 hotels in Seoul, with a rating of 4 out of 5 (1,175 reviews).
Book: Yeogi Eottae, Sofitel Ambassador Seoul
Sources and Verification Notes
- 5 star designation: South Korea's tourist accommodation grading is administered under the Tourism Promotion Act overseen by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, with the Korea Tourism Organization conducting the review on its behalf. The Agoda page lists Vista Walkerhill as a 5.0 star property (verified 2026-09-22).
- Forbes Travel Guide rating: Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul was named a Recommended property in the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide (banyantreeclub.com, verified 2026-09-22).
- Wine Spectator award: Festa by Chunghoo, the in house restaurant at Banyan Tree, received a 2026 Wine Spectator 1 Glass award (banyantreeclub.com, verified 2026-09-22).
- Basis for Han River view claim: Vista Walkerhill's official room page states a 180 degree panoramic view of the Han River and Achasan Mountain (walkerhill.com, verified 2026-09-22).
- Check in age policy: Both Long Weekend Haus and Josun Palace specify on their official booking channels that the lead guest must be at least 19 years old (verified 2026-09-14 / 2026-07).
- Room occupancy source: The occupancy figures for each Long Weekend Haus room are drawn directly from the LodgingBusiness data posted on longweekendhaus.com. Only the 702 Penthouse allows up to 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (verified 2026-09-19).
Written by Jeong Ha neul, tripsight editorial team. The information above is based on each hotel's official page and booking channels, verified as of 2026-09-22.
Sources: Agoda, Vista Walkerhill Seoul
Sources: Walkerhill official room guide
Sources: Long Weekend Haus official page
Sources: Trip.com, Long Weekend Haus
Sources: Booking.com, Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul
Sources: Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul official page
Sources: Hotelscombined, Josun Palace, Seoul Gangnam
Sources: Marriott, Josun Palace official page
Sources: Yanolja, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Sources: Four Seasons Hotel Seoul official page
