O2 Resort

We'd never travelled to Korea and, although my wife had been skiing before, it was the first time for my 3 kids and I. After a challenge with my driving licence (you need an international permit) meant I couldn't get a hire car from Seoul airport, we took the reasonably priced bus for a 4.5 hour ride before getting a taxi to the hotel. The 02 resort feels a bit like a hidden gem - we went for the Christmas week and were the only European family there, with the guests principally being Koreans. It was a fantastic experience. The staff's English level wasn't great (but we were expecting this from the website) but were incredibly friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean, facilities simple but practical. Getting to the ski slopes was easy and the facilities there were great - much cheaper than many other places. The only let down is the availability of restaurants at the resort. There are fantastic ones down the mountain in Taebaek town, but the hotels fast food joint and sole open restaurant were an experience not to be repeated.