Kdrama Hotels: Stay Where the Stories Were Filmed (Part 3) – KHOREA: Luxury Travel Guide to Korea

Some hotels are remembered for their rooms. Others are remembered for the stories told within them.
In Korea, some of the most recognizable hotels have quietly become part of the K-drama landscape—appearing as grand residences, glamorous retreats, mysterious hotels, and places where love stories unfold.
Step behind the screen and discover the real hotels where these stories came to life.

K-Drama Hotels: Incheon, Gyeonggi, Jeonbuk & Jeonnam

Regional Summary

Region	Hotel / Resort	Drama Highlights	Key Attraction / Vibe
Hwaseong, Gyeonggi	Rolling Hills Hotel	What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim	Serene landscaped gardens & convention hall
Songdo, Incheon	Oakwood Premier Incheon	The Manipulated, Big Bet	Futuristic penthouse skyline views
Songdo, Incheon	The Central Park Songdo	Goblin, The Legend of the Blue Sea	Antique and classic European interior design
Jeonju	The May Hotel	Work LaterDrink Now	Modern luxury with grand ballrooms & event spaces
Yeosu, Jeonnam	Hidden Bay Hotel	Mine, The Spies Who Loved Me	Unique V-shaped architectural luxury design

Featured Filming Locations

1. Rolling Hills Hotel (Hwaseong, Gyeonggi)

Famous Dramas:Her Private Life (2019), What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim (2018)
Introduction: Located in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, this upscale, family-friendly hotel surrounded by lush gardens served as the setting for executive retreat scenes, corporate events, and romantic date walkaways in popular tvN romantic comedies.

2. Oakwood Premier Incheon

Famous Dramas:The Manipulated (2025), Queen of Tears (2024), Big Bet (2022)
Introduction: Situated right next to Songdo Central Park, these striking high-rise luxury hotels represent modern Korean architectural elegance. The penthouse and glass-walled suites frequently double as high-society residences and executive suites for chaebol characters.

3. The Central Park Hotel (Songdo, Incheon)

Famous Dramas:Love Next Door (2024), Start-Up (2020), Goblin (2016), Descendants of the Sun (2016), The Legend of the Blue Sea (2016)
Introduction: Positioned directly across from Songdo Central Park, offering easy access to water taxis, boating, and walking trails. Features large windows overlooking the park, city skyline, and surrounding waterways. Decorated with marble finishes, gold accents, and elegant, vintage furnishings. Located a short walk from Central Park Subway Station (Incheon Line 1).

4. The May Hotel (Jeonju)

Famous Dramas:Work LaterDrink Now (2021)
Introduction: Located in Palbok-dong, Jeonju, The May Hotel is a premier 4-star property blending traditional Korean aesthetic motifs with opulent modern architecture. Renowned for its grand ballrooms, crystal-chandeliered lobbies, and luxurious event spaces, it serves as a major venue for high-society banquets, executive meetings, and glamorous hotel scenes in K-dramas filmed around the Jeonju region.

5. Hidden Bay Hotel (Yeosu, Jeonnam)

Famous Dramas:Mine (2021), The Spies Who Loved Me (2020)
Introduction: Located on the coastline of Sinwol-dong, Yeosu, is a distinctive 4-star luxury property famous for its unique V-shaped architectural design that ensures every guestroom offers panoramic ocean views. Featuring dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a seaside infinity pool, and striking coastal cliffs, it frequently serves as a setting for luxurious chaebol retreats, high-stakes corporate meetings, and romantic oceanfront scenes in K-dramas.