Today’s hotel is actually one of the products from the “Pig Pig 618” event, which I received before the 618 promotional activities even started. The reason I hadn’t promoted it earlier is that I was worried about potential pitfalls. I genuinely worry about items that are priced too low, especially considering this is an overseas resort. So, we decided to check it out in person before making any recommendations. We checked out the resort the day before yesterday, wrote this article yesterday, and today I’m ready to recommend it—our efficiency has truly been high.
Coincidentally, our outing was in Seoul. I left the group for two days and visited the Inspire Resort. I was not disappointed; Inspire has a lot to offer. I will share a few pictures with everyone.
The main attraction is the LED SHOW, a combination of light, sound, and electricity, which is indeed impressive. You can see everyone at the event taking out their phones to record videos.
Additionally, there’s an indoor temperature-controlled water park which is great for both couples and families with kids.
Furthermore, the Inspire Entertainment Hall has 15,000 seats and hosts at least one concert every month. In July, there will be a concert by Westlife.
Le Space is the largest interactive media art exhibition in Korea, and it’s incredibly interesting. Personally, I find it much more enjoyable than teamLab, and the current low visitor numbers allow you to take some beautiful photos without interference.
Throughout the resort, there are countless areas for children to play and many popular photo spots; you can easily spend two relaxing days here.
Recently, the resort is full of Westlife promotions, as the band is set to perform at Inspire for the first time in 13 years in July.
I actually haven’t even fully introduced Inspire yet—I’ll elaborate more in the following sections of this article.
Let me first highlight the items available today; there are two options.
Flash sale item:
1) A one-night stay in a luxury room at the Seoul Incheon Inspire Resort (breakfast not included) + 2 tickets to the Westlife Hits Tour 2024 concert for 2, priced at 2,358 yuan.
The concert will take place on July 6 and July 7, 2024, and this stay must be utilized on those dates. Seats will be randomly allocated within the SR area.
Westlife’s return to South Korea after 13 years means you can immerse yourself in their many classic hits at the Inspire Entertainment Hall and enjoy a dreamlike live performance. Westlife was a band that initially gained fame through sharing CDs and listening with walkmans, which is quite different from bands today that thrive online.
Many have left messages asking us how we frequently manage to snag concert tickets. In fact, we often go to concerts in Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok in Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia. It’s far easier to get tickets there than for events on the mainland.
I’ve been to Inspire Entertainment Hall, and it likely will feature a round stage setup.
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The cost-efficiency of attending the concert in Korea is still high. For 2,358 yuan, you get a room plus concert tickets for two—it’s genuinely a great deal.
Super high cost-efficiency option:
2) A one-night stay in a luxury room at the Seoul Incheon Inspire Resort (breakfast not included) + a 100,000 Korean won (approximately 523 yuan) dining credit for 939 yuan.
Valid until September 30, 2024, with no price hikes during summer or weekends.
Maximum of 2 adults and 2 children (under 12 years).
You might not be familiar with the exchange rate, but 100,000 Korean won is roughly equal to 523 yuan, which is enough for a nice meal for two people. Essentially, you’re spending 939 yuan for a one-night stay, while also receiving dining credit valued over 500 yuan. There are quite a few restaurants that accept this credit. If you stay multiple nights, the 100,000 won dining credit can be combined. Similarly, if you book multiple rooms, this dining credit can also be summed, as long as it’s used before check-out.
Moreover, you can check the price calendar for Seoul Incheon Inspire Resort. On weekdays, prices start just above 1,000 won per night without breakfast, but on weekends, they can rise to 1,800-2,000 won or more per night. This is a popular weekend retreat for locals, similar to the pricing situation in Macau where weekends are often significantly more expensive than weekdays. This particular package was specifically designed to attract Chinese tourists and is offered through Fliggy.
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This is definitely a bargain! I would personally purchase this to take my kids. Both families and couples will find it appealing.
Now, let me give a detailed introduction to the Inspire Resort. To sum it up in one sentence, Inspire is akin to a comprehensive vacation hub like those in Macau, including attractions for dining, entertainment, gaming, and shopping.
Its advantages include no price hikes during summer or weekends and the fact that it was only recently opened at the end of last year, which means the facilities are relatively new. Plus, it offers an astonishingly good price specifically for the Chinese market.
Let’s start with the location.
The resort is located in Incheon, near Seoul, right next to the airport. There are free shuttle buses to and from the resort from both the airport (T1 and T2) and the city (Myeongdong, Daelim, Ansan, Jeongwang-dong).
I visited the resort on my last night in Seoul, took a shuttle bus from the city directly to the resort, and the next day, rode the shuttle bus back to the airport. This not only saved my transportation costs but also spared me the hassle of crowded subways.
Next, let’s discuss the hotel facilities.
Inspire is relatively new, so the rooms and facilities at the resort are quite nice. The room types included in our package were the luxury king bed and double bed rooms in the Pine Forest Tower, and also the business king bed and double bed rooms. Each of these rooms is a minimum of 44 square meters. The king-size bed is 1.81 meters wide, while the double beds have a width of 1.51 meters each, making them very suitable for families with children.
Inspire has three buildings (Pine Forest, Radiance, and Ocean), with the Pine Forest being closest to Le Space, the water park, and the shopping mall, making it quite convenient. Each building also has its own lounge area, and the indoor swimming pool at the hotel is also very pleasant.
As for entertainment in the resort:
The Aurora Path
This is an immersive entertainment street in the resort, stretching 150 meters and covered with high-resolution LED screens, displaying stunning surreal images. There is an LED SHOW at every half hour, with the current theme being “Under the Deep Sea.”
It’s difficult to capture the brilliance of this SHOW in photos; witnessing it live is truly breathtaking.
When there’s no LED SHOW, various other themes are presented, making it certainly one of the most recognizable spots for photos at Inspire.
On either side of the Aurora Path, there’s an elevator also covered in LED screens, creating a stunning cave-like visual effect.
On the other side is a circular lobby, which features a dynamic chandelier made of 156 individually operated LED panels. This chandelier also moves and showcases light and shadow performances.
Splash Water Park
This is a multifunctional indoor water park. Underneath a glass dome, you can look up and see a clear blue sky while enjoying refreshing seawater underfoot. Here, you can experience the joy of water play all year round.
The water park includes a children’s pool, lazy river, water slides, and various water activities. Currently, the water slides are still undergoing testing, with everything else ready.
Le Space
Le Space is the largest interactive media art exhibition in Korea, covering approximately 6,600 square meters and consisting of 18 unique exhibits. It offers perfect imagery that leads visitors into grand galaxies.
Le Space is ideal for photo-taking, with many interactive parts. If you’re a photography enthusiast, you could easily spend half a day in Le Space. The key fact is that it is not crowded, allowing you to pose freely for beautiful photographs.
Indoor Children’s Playground
This is a place for children to play, offering more than just a space but also some interactive elements for kids; however, the downside is that the activities are conducted in Korean.
Inspire Entertainment Hall
With a seating capacity of 15,000, this hall is specifically designed for concerts. Inspire currently hosts a concert every month, aiming to increase to weekly events soon.
Additionally, there are arcade games, bowling, and more.
Inspire offers an abundance of recreational activities, but most require additional fees, similar to the resorts in Macau.
Dining options at the resort:
Food Court
You’ll find Korean, Chinese, Western, and Japanese cuisines available. You can enjoy a meal at the food court for just a few dozen to over a hundred won, maintaining a high cost-performance ratio.
The meal I had cost over 20,000 won, around 150 yuan.
However, it’s worth mentioning that the food court is not an in-house restaurant of the resort, so you cannot use the 100,000 won dining credit included in the package here.
In-house dining venues include:
A chef’s buffet restaurant, a garden restaurant, Red Plate (serving Chinese food), Minagi (Japanese cuisine), MJ23 Sports BBQ restaurant, Hi-Fi Fried Chicken and Beer, Aurora Bar, MJ Steak Restaurant, Restaurant 1783, Horizon Lounge, and Baker’s Bakery.
Let me emphasize a few recommendations:
MJ23 Sports BBQ restaurant and MJ Steak Restaurant are owned by none other than basketball legend Michael Jordan.
MJ Steak is a modern steakhouse where you can enjoy steak paired with wine.
MJ23 Sports BBQ is a sports bar where you can enjoy delicious food while watching sports events. Their menu mainly features burgers and fries.
The restaurant has several of Jordan’s jerseys, basketballs he’s played with, and shoes on display. This restaurant is quite affordable; 100,000 won is enough for a meal.
Hi-Fi Fried Chicken and Beer is a retro-style bar that specializes in Korean fried chicken and beer. This venue is also reasonably priced, with meals costing under 100,000 won.
