OK, let me tell you about this hotel experience I had. I heard about this place, the Kim Wae Hotel, supposed to be in the Caribbean. Sounded fancy, right? A real paradise, they said. So, I decided to look into it, thinking maybe it’s a good spot for a vacation.
First, I tried to find out where this place actually is. Turns out, it’s not a real hotel you can book. It’s fictional, made up for some show. But, they did film some scenes at this place called Kapaa Quarry Rd, so I checked that out. It looked pretty, from what I could see.
Then, I got to thinking, if I were to book a real hotel in a place like that, what would I need to do? I read up on pre-registering with cruise lines and stuff, just in case. You know, what info they need, when you can get on the ship, what to do if the weather goes bad, all that jazz.
I also wondered about checking in early to hotels. From what I gathered, it’s best to call the hotel beforehand. They might not promise anything until you arrive, but it’s worth a shot. It’s usually up in the air, depending on whether they have a room ready. Then there’s the whole age thing. Most places want you to be at least 18 to check in by yourself, but some let you if you’re with someone over 21.
This whole thing got me curious about hotels in South Korea, too. I found out that in 2022, there were over 30 thousand rooms in 3-star hotels there. 2-star hotels are more common, but they’ve got fewer rooms.
- Started by looking up the Kim Wae Hotel.
- Discovered it’s fictional but filmed at Kapaa Quarry Rd.
- Researched pre-registration for cruises and early hotel check-ins.
- Learned about age requirements for hotel check-ins.
- Found statistics on hotels in South Korea.
So, that’s my little adventure with the Kim Wae Hotel. Turned out to be more of a learning experience than an actual vacation plan. But hey, now I know a bit more about booking hotels and what to expect, especially in places like Seoul or if you’re planning a cruise. It’s always good to be prepared, right?
My Two Cents
It’s a bit of a bummer that the Kim Wae isn’t a real place, but this whole thing taught me a lot. It’s interesting how one little search can lead you down a rabbit hole of information. Now I’m kind of itching to plan a real trip, maybe even to South Korea. Who knows, maybe I’ll find a nice 3-star hotel there that’s just as cool as the fictional Kim Wae.
