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Reviews of The Shilla Seoul 5 stars

249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Jung-Gu, 04605 Seoul, South Korea

#26 of 555 hotels in Seoul

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Review score

Based on 255 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was perfect!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    10
    I will be back here soon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can’t think of anything.

    The staff at the Shilla is fantastic, excellent food and a really nice atmosphere. Love this hotel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    8.0
    Great service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Business Deluxe Double Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Lack of Nespresso machine in the room

    Superb staff and service

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    10
    Excellent concierge that managed a number of reservations for us. Brilliant sauna facilities too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Occasionally did not have all towels replenished and no milk for tea.

    Excellent concierge that managed a number of reservations for us. Brilliant sauna facilities too.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    9.0
    As always, a Special night in Seoul at Shilla!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Business Deluxe Double Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 1 night

    The service of the staff at Shilla is exceptional! Also, a big thank you to Betty Kim and to Joey Noh for their very kind as well as prompt and professional check-in and check-out services respectively.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    9.0
    Perfect oasis in great location in Seoul
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with breakfast buffet for 1 pax & Free laundry service of a shirt or blouse (One time per stay)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. There was one incident where one of the ladies at the Chinese restaurant refused to let me in but someone called her and she relented. I did not understand why I had to wait a full hour when there were empty tables but they addressed it.

    Location, amenities including nearby high-end boutiques, food and customer service.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Business Deluxe Double Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Swimming pool

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    sometimes it was uncomfortable because the workers were too helpful, the gap between poverty and wealth was felt like never before

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    9.0
    If you are looking for a very comfortable place in Seoul
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Executive Grand Deluxe Double Room with 1Pax's Lounge access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you are looking for a very comfortable place in Seoul, this is the right place. I have been in Seoul twice, and I prefer this place, especially the Mountain View and the restaurant. The breakfast was delicious

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    10
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with breakfast buffet for 1 pax & Free laundry service of a shirt or blouse (One time per stay)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was in beautiful surroundings, with helpful staff. Close to the metro with very short commute to all places in Seoul

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    9.0
    relaxing, restful, to savour
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Outdoor Pool Access Included
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I was surprised that I wanted to go to breakfast as a hotel guest, only to be told by the person at the table that I would have to wait. Which I don't actually find unpleasant, but I can see lots of empty tables right in front of me. That is not understandable for me. It was only when another manager saw that I had been turned away that he apologised and assigned me a table directly, explaining that there are a lot of reservations on Sundays and they are reluctant to allocate tables. So this time 9 out of 10.

    The hotel is great, a little formal, yet equipped with all the things I like. Fitness centre, good bar, good restaurant, breakfast is varied and the location is very good for exploring the city from there.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2024

    10
    Oasis in the city center
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Outdoor Pool Access Included
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You need to check carefully what is included if you book the hotel for three people.

    really qualitative resort which has everything in one place, very nice service staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable 5 star hotel, but slightly inconvenient in terms of location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The shuttle bus only operates until 10pm, so after this time, you need to walk up the hill to get to the hotel. Also, the airport shuttle does not come up to the hotel, so you will need to make your way down to the airport bustop and wait there.

    Spacious room, comfortable bed, well-equipped gym, nice amenities, internal shuttle bus operates to get you to the subway station, the staff speak English.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    10
    Amazing place with an amazing location and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Grand Corner Deluxe - Indoor pool Access Only
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Client surviving skilled

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    We loved it at the SHILLA and it will be the place we stay at when in Seoul.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Business Deluxe Double Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was busy - we personally prefer quiet. There was a conference taking place during our stay. The soundproofing of the room was also lacking. We could hear some conversations next door, kids in the hallway and music coming from the outdoor pool on Saturday as well as the sound of traffic. Also, rooms are quite small for American standards, given we had an upgrade. If I may, I’d like to compare the room condition/availability of things between SHILLA Seoul and our experience in Shangri-La. I had to ‘ask’ for things at SHILLA and those things were already anticipated in Shangri-La ( again, sorry for comparing) We would pay extra for details and above and beyond. I just did not think those things were consistent at the SHILLA. T overall though, we did enjoy our stay and we will come back

    Location is amazing and a selling factor to us. We thought the building was underwhelming from an architectural stand point, the inside is what matters though. We thought it was beautiful, one of a kind with superb service

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Perfect place to stay in Seoul, will definetely return.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The Deluxe Twin Room we booked was a bit on the smaller size.

    Location, facilities, tranquility, staff, breakfast, views... A real oasis in the center of Seoul.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant stay, fantastic facilities and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Pillows and bed are too soft.

    Breakfast is very good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Outdoor Pool Access Included
    • Stayed 2 nights

    overall the hotel is luxury

    the hotel is nice, all good i didn't face any issues.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Outdoor Pool Access Included
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is a bit remote. Although they do a real effort by having free shuttle service, you can't really 'pop out' of the hotel to eat something.

    Luxury feel

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    I will stay at the Shilla Hotel on my next visit to Seoul.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel was splendid, the room very comfortable and clean and the staff was friendly and responsive. We had several meals at the hotel and they were exceptional. There was easy access to the city and other locations provided by the hotel shuttle service.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Business Deluxe Double Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Crowded

    Rooms luxurious and clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    By far, the best Hotel in Seoul.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Business Deluxe Double Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the location is a bit far from Gangman and other districts interesting for middle aged people.

    the most amazing breakfast buffet in all Korea

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Exceptional comfort & care
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Business Deluxe Double Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The lobby is small & crowded. Not as grand as would expect for five star when compared to Grand Hyatt

    The staff are attentive, thoughtful & personable. The room is fabulously appointed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Indoor Pool Access Only
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional experience

    Stayed in April 2024

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