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The Shilla Seoul

5 stars
202, Jangchung-dong 2ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-856
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
7 reviews
landmark hotel, excellent service

it's not the most central of locations but the service can't be beat. the buffet is amazingly... See full review

  • evabee
  • Jan 7, 2012
I greatly enjoyed my stay at the

I greatly enjoyed my stay at the Shilla. the staff were both friendly and helpful. I would... See full review

  • Paul
  • Apr 10, 2010
Iconic Korean hotel of heritage and luxury

A landmark property situated in the heart of the financial district, The Shilla Seoul makes for an elegant haven with luxurious accommodations, acclaimed restaurants and legendary hospitality and top-notch services. The hotel features accommodations designed with Western contemporary and Eastern traditional furnishings. The Shilla Seoul boasts outstanding Chinese, Japanese and French restaurants and a shopping arcade.

Highlights
  • Beautiful outdoor area with a swimming pool, children's pool and Jacuzzi
  • A huge sculpture garden with several masterpieces by renowned artists
Rooms

The 462 rooms at The Shilla Seoul reflect the property's dedication to superior guest comfort. Each of the elegant rooms is accentuated by traditional Korean-style window frames that accentuates the picturesque city and mountain vistas all throughout the four seasons of Korea.

Features

The Shilla Seoul is the only member of The Leading Hotels of the World in Seoul, Korea. The most recent honour includes the Travel + Leisure 2012 World's Best Awards (#16 in Asia City Hotels).

Dining

This world-class Korean hotel boasts five restaurants: The Parkview, Palsun, Ariake, Continental, and The Library.

Guests at The Shilla Seoul savour mouth-watering 'a la minute' haute cuisines at the all-day dining The Parkview restaurant.

Recreation

Combining the stately tradition of hotel with the expertise of a leading Parisian cosmetic house, the Guerlain Spa at The Shilla Seoul is one of the city's leading havens of relaxation. With sweeping views of Mount Namsan, guests enjoy a complementary 15-minute foot baths. The spa has 10 treatment rooms including the Vichy shower, a relaxation lounge and salon. The hotel also features a 1.6 km walking path that winds to the hotel garden plus kilometres of jogging and walking trails.

Transportation
  • Free shuttle bus between hotel and nearby shopping areas including a duty free shop
  • Seoul Metropolitan Subway
  • Gimpo International Airport (20 mi / 32 km)
  • Incheon International Airport (42 mi / 67 km)
Attractions
  • Korea House (0.8 mi / 1.2km)
  • Dongdaemun Market (1 mi / 1.6 km)
  • Changgyeonggung Palace (1.8 mi / 3 km)
Business
  • Business center on-site (fees may apply)
  • Copy, fax and print services available (fees may apply)
  • Mobile phone rental
  • Grand ballroom
  • Former state guest house is now used as a special banquet location

The Shilla Seoul Rooms

Deluxe Double
Room offers 1 king bed along with all the basic amenities such as Premium television channel, pay movies, Premium bedding, Air conditioning, Phone, Multi-line phone Voice mail, Direct-dial phone, Complimentary bottled water, Minibar, Wake-up calls, Daily housekeeping, Turndown service, Bathroom phone, Bathrobes, Complimentary toiletries, Hair dryer, Extra towels/bedding in room Makeup/shaving mirror, In-room massage available, Slippers, Electronic check-out, Electronic/magnetic keys,Satellite television service, In-room safe, Iron/ironing board (on request), Clock radio, Desk, Rollaway/extra beds available, Cribs/infant beds available, Climate control, Complimentary newspaper, Pillow menu City view, Mountain view, Wired high-speed Internet access.
Deluxe Twin
Room offers 2 single beds along with all the basic amenities such as Premium television channel, pay movies, Premium bedding, Air conditioning, Phone, Multi-line phone Voice mail, Direct-dial phone, Complimentary bottled water, Minibar, Wake-up calls, Daily housekeeping, Turndown service, Bathroom phone, Bathrobes, Complimentary toiletries, Hair dryer, Extra towels/bedding in room Makeup/shaving mirror, In-room massage available, Slippers, Electronic check-out, Electronic/magnetic keys,Satellite television service, In-room safe, Iron/ironing board (on request), Clock radio, Desk, Rollaway/extra beds available, Cribs/infant beds available, Climate control, Complimentary newspaper, Pillow menu City view, Mountain view, Wired high-speed Internet access.
Business Deluxe Double
Room offers 1 King bed along with all the basic amenities such as Premium television channel, pay movies, Premium bedding, Air conditioning, Phone, Multi-line phone Voice mail, Direct-dial phone, Complimentary bottled water, Minibar, Wake-up calls, Daily housekeeping, Turndown service, Bathroom phone, Bathrobes, Complimentary toiletries, Hair dryer, Extra towels/bedding in room Makeup/shaving mirror, In-room massage available, Slippers, Electronic check-out, Electronic/magnetic keys,Satellite television service, In-room safe, Iron/ironing board (on request), Clock radio, Desk, Rollaway/extra beds available, Cribs/infant beds available, Climate control, Complimentary newspaper, Pillow menu City view, Mountain view, Wired high-speed Internet access.
Business Deluxe Twin
Room offers 2 Single beds along with all the basic amenities such as Premium television channel, pay movies, Premium bedding, Air conditioning, Phone, Multi-line phone Voice mail, Direct-dial phone, Complimentary bottled water, Minibar, Wake-up calls, Daily housekeeping, Turndown service, Bathroom phone, Bathrobes, Complimentary toiletries, Hair dryer, Extra towels/bedding in room Makeup/shaving mirror, In-room massage available, Slippers, Electronic check-out, Electronic/magnetic keys,Satellite television service, In-room safe, Iron/ironing board (on request), Clock radio, Desk, Rollaway/extra beds available, Cribs/infant beds available, Climate control, Complimentary newspaper, Pillow menu City view, Mountain view, Wired high-speed Internet access.
Executive Business Deluxe Double
Room offers 1 King bed along with all the basic amenities such as Premium television channel, pay movies, Premium bedding, Air conditioning, Phone, Multi-line phone Voice mail, Direct-dial phone, Complimentary bottled water, Minibar, Wake-up calls, Daily housekeeping, Turndown service, Bathroom phone, Bathrobes, Complimentary toiletries, Hair dryer, Extra towels/bedding in room Makeup/shaving mirror, In-room massage available, Slippers, Electronic check-out, Electronic/magnetic keys,Satellite television service, In-room safe, Iron/ironing board (on request), Clock radio, Desk, Rollaway/extra beds available, Cribs/infant beds available, Climate control, Complimentary newspaper, Pillow menu City view, Mountain view, Wired high-speed Internet access.
Executive Business Deluxe Twin
Room offers 2 sinlge bes along with the basic amenities such as Premium television channel, pay movies, Premium bedding, Air conditioning, Phone, Multi-line phone Voice mail, Direct-dial phone, Complimentary bottled water, Minibar, Wake-up calls, Daily housekeeping, Turndown service, Bathroom phone, Bathrobes, Complimentary toiletries, Hair dryer, Extra towels/bedding in room Makeup/shaving mirror, In-room massage available, Slippers, Electronic check-out, Electronic/magnetic keys,Satellite television service, In-room safe, Iron/ironing board (on request), Clock radio, Desk, Rollaway/extra beds available, Cribs/infant beds available, Climate control, Complimentary newspaper, Pillow menu City view, Mountain view, Wired high-speed Internet access.
Executive Grand Deluxe
Room offers 1 King bed the basic amenities such as Premium television channel, pay movies, Premium bedding, Air conditioning, Phone, Multi-line phone Voice mail, Direct-dial phone, Complimentary bottled water, Minibar, Wake-up calls, Daily housekeeping, Turndown service, Bathroom phone, Bathrobes, Complimentary toiletries, Hair dryer, Extra towels/bedding in room Makeup/shaving mirror, In-room massage available, Slippers, Electronic check-out, Electronic/magnetic keys,Satellite television service, In-room safe, Iron/ironing board (on request), Clock radio, Desk, Rollaway/extra beds available, Cribs/infant beds available, Climate control, Complimentary newspaper, Pillow menu City view, Mountain view, Wired high-speed Internet access.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Airport shuttle
  • FREE parking
  • Indoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
Activities
Indoor pool
Fitness center or spa
Health club
Spa services
Golf
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
24 hour room service
Room service
Services
Business center
Laundry service
Safe deposit box
Tour desk
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Conference facilities
Doctor on call
Gift shop
Currency exchange
Internet
Wireless internet
Transportation
Airport shuttle
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Accessible facilities
Accessible parking

Hotel Map

37.557 127.006
Area served
- Free shuttle bus between hotel and nearby shopping areas including a duty free shop - Seoul Metropolitan Subway - Korea House (0.8 mi / 1.2km) - Dongdaemun Market (1 mi / 1.6 km) - Changgyeonggung Palace (1.8 mi / 3 km)
Nearby airports
- Gimpo International Airport (20 mi / 32 km) - Incheon International Airport (42 mi / 67 km)
Area description
The Shilla Seoul is situated across the street from Jangchung Gymnasium or Dongguk University in Jangchung-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The hotel's location near the Namsan Park puts the property in the heart of the city yet away from its noise and activity. The property's 23 acre grounds include a modern sculpture garden.

Nearby points of interest

  • Jung: 0.5 mi
  • Dongdaemun Market: 0.8 mi
  • Namsan Park: 0.9 mi
  • Dongdaemun: 1 mi
  • Seoul Tower: 1 mi
  • Myeongdong: 1.1 mi
  • Myeongdong Catholic Church: 1.2 mi
  • Leeum Samsung Museum of Art: 1.4 mi
  • Chongmyo: 1.4 mi
  • Jongmyo Shrine: 1.4 mi
  • Lotte Duty Free: 1.4 mi
  • Namsan Cable Car: 1.6 mi
  • Namdaemun Market: 1.6 mi
  • Itaewon Sepcial Tourist Zone: 1.6 mi
  • Changgyeong Palace: 1.7 mi
  • Jung: 0.5 mi
  • Dongdaemun Market: 0.8 mi
  • Namsan Park: 0.9 mi
  • Dongdaemun: 1 mi
  • Seoul Tower: 1 mi
  • Myeongdong: 1.1 mi
  • Myeongdong Catholic Church: 1.2 mi
  • Leeum Samsung Museum of Art: 1.4 mi
  • Chongmyo: 1.4 mi
  • Jongmyo Shrine: 1.4 mi
  • Lotte Duty Free: 1.4 mi
  • Namsan Cable Car: 1.6 mi
  • Namdaemun Market: 1.6 mi
  • Itaewon Sepcial Tourist Zone: 1.6 mi
  • Changgyeong Palace: 1.7 mi
  • Hangang Parks: 1.7 mi
  • Namsangol Hanok Village: 1.7 mi
  • Jongmyo: 1.7 mi
  • Deoksugung: 1.7 mi
  • Seoul Plaza: 1.7 mi
  • City Hall: 1.7 mi
  • Namdaemun: 1.7 mi
  • Changdeokgung: 1.7 mi
  • Seongdong: 1.8 mi
  • Jogyesa Temple: 1.8 mi
  • Itaewon: 1.8 mi
  • Jongno: 1.8 mi
  • Admiral Yi Sun Shin Statue: 1.9 mi
  • Gwanghwamun: 2.1 mi
  • War Memorial of Korea: 2.1 mi
  • Gyeongbokgung: 2.2 mi
  • National Folk Museum: 2.3 mi
  • Seongbuk: 2.3 mi
  • Kyongbuk Palace: 2.4 mi
  • Apgujeong: 2.5 mi
  • Cheong Wa Dae: 2.6 mi
  • Yongsan: 2.9 mi
  • Inwangsan: 3.1 mi
  • Ehwa University: 3.3 mi
  • Sinchon: 3.5 mi
  • Bongeunsa: 4 mi
  • Seodaemun: 4.1 mi
  • Yeoksam: 4.2 mi
  • COEX Mall: 4.3 mi
  • Gwangjin: 4.3 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
- Business center on-site (fees may apply) - Copy, fax and print services available (fees may apply) - Mobile phone rental - Grand ballroom - Former state guest house is now used as a special banquet location

Dining

The Shilla Seoul
The Shilla Seoul is Korea's No.1 dining destination with 5 acclaimed restaurants: The Parkview, Palsun, Ariake, Continental, and The Library.
The Parkview
The Parkview is a premier, iconic all-day dining restaurant serving a peerless quality and menu, 'a la minute' haute cuisine.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (7)

Ratings and reviews for The Shilla Seoul

Overall score

4.3 / 5
7 out of 7
Amenities:
4.3
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Hotel staff:
4.7
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
3.7
Value:
3.9

86% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
evabee
nyc
Jan 7, 2012

landmark hotel, excellent service

it's not the most central of locations but the service can't be beat. the buffet is amazingly delicious (although pricey if not included in room rate). great pool, if you're a swimmer!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

the nearly 24 hour fashion store Doota is a 5 minute cab ride away

Review of The Shilla Seoul

Reviewer score

5
Paul
Not Provided
Apr 10, 2010

I greatly enjoyed my stay at the

I greatly enjoyed my stay at the Shilla. the staff were both friendly and helpful. I would recommend the hotel and will stay there again when I am next in Seoul.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of The Shilla Seoul

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Evanston, IL
Jan 25, 2010

Not up to expectations

The Shilla Hotel, known as the "best" in Seoul, was very disappointing. The staff and service was excellent, but the room was small and overheated, internet access was not included (although it was implied in the ad)and the location was not convenient. The hotel is located in its own complex. To get to the street you need to take a shuttle bus. The lobby, while very attractive, has no seating area where it is convenient to wait. Both the hotel shuttle bus and the airline limo bus stop a distance from the front door - VERY uncomfortable in cold weather. I will not stay at the hotel again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
3
Review of The Shilla Seoul

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Sunnyvale, CA
Jan 4, 2010

Shilla

The Shilla is a nice hotel. Unfortunately, its 20+ years old, and you can feel it. The service is excellent and pretty friendly (for Koreans). Getting to the hotel from ICN by bus is pretty painful too. The business center is good and the restuarants are comparable to all of the other hotels of its class in Seoul

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
2
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of The Shilla Seoul

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Jun 14, 2010

ホテルの部屋に忘れ物をしてしまい、連絡したら同時にホテルから

ホテルの部屋に忘れ物をしてしまい、連絡したら同時にホテルからもメールで連絡が来ていて 平日に受け取れるように会社宛に配達してもらいました 電話の対応も親切、仕事も迅速で3日後には問題なく手元に届いていました スタッフがとても優秀だと思います 

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of The Shilla Seoul

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
May 15, 2010

すばらしい滞在でした。 設備はもちろんのこと、スタッフの方

すばらしい滞在でした。 設備はもちろんのこと、スタッフの方々がすばらしかったです。 常にこちらがなにを欲しているのか目配りをされているのでしょうか、 伝える前に「察して」くださるサービスと心遣いに一流を感じました。 部屋やホテル内にもいい気が流れているようで、本当にリラックスできました。 場所がちょっと不便という評もありますが、 宿が明洞などの喧噪から少し離れるのはほどよく落ち着きますし、 タクシーをつかってもさほどの金額と距離ではないので ゆとりも欲しい大人旅にはとてもオススメです。

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Shilla Seoul

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Aug 24, 2009

以五星級的等級來講,一樓大廳、用餐區、游泳池及外面的氣派都有

以五星級的等級來講,一樓大廳、用餐區、游泳池及外面的氣派都有做到。但是房間就稍稍失望了一點,畢竟是有點年紀的飯店了,有點舊。沒有乾濕分離,是浴缸加拉簾。馬桶蓋感覺還髒髒的,但衛生用品還ok,是歐舒丹。下次我去可能只會去那用餐及游泳,可以看的到南山及首爾塔。因為那兩項皆可另外付費使用,這種價錢還是要住新一點的。

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
3
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