“Highly recommended hotel far from central Gyeongju”

This is a really nice hotel with quality rooms. It's the kind of place that everyone is always smiling at you and opening the door. If you can't handle that, just take the elevator down to the parking level is exit that way to avoid the pomp and circumstance. One thing to keep in mind is the hotel is probably about 10 km from Gyeongju central. It's easy to take the bus there but it just means you'll rely on the bus. There are bike paths around the lake and into Gyeongju so that's another option. Either way, it's not so easy to just pop out for a walk around Gyeongju or find a supermarket/restaurant. The food/coffee is really expensive at the hotel. If you don't mind commuting by bus/bicycle/foot, this is a great hotel is nice location by the lake.

“Everything is on extra”

The hotel is nice so is the environment, However the location is inconvenient if you have to use public transportation, causing a lot of waiting time. Plus all service is on extra. Breakfast and sea view is understandable, but using sauna for extra is not acceptable. So call a 5 stars hotel with not a single complimentary service. Last but not the list, there is no safe in room....not really a 5 star hotel in term of software.