The Shilla Seoul

The Shilla Seoul Review: Everything You Need to Know

The Shilla Seoul Is This the Best Place to Stay in Seoul (KR)?

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Situated in the heart of Seoul, The Shilla Seoul is a Forbes-nominated 5-star hotel that has earned recognition for six consecutive years from 2019 to 2024. The hotel boasts six diverse dining establishments. Guests can take advantage of a complimentary shuttle service to both the Shilla Duty Free Shop and Dongguk University Station (Line 3).

Rooms, adorned in warm hues, are equipped with both air conditioning and heating. Each room features a TV, safety deposit box, tea/coffee making facilities, and a minibar. Certain rooms also include a bathtub and a separate shower. Complimentary WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

The Fitness Club offers a gym, an indoor golf range, and a walking path. It also hosts yoga and aerobics classes for guests looking to stay active.

Guests can indulge in exquisite Korean cuisine at La Yeon. The Shilla Seoul provides all-day dining with a selection of Chinese, Japanese, French cuisine, and more. The Library is the perfect spot to enjoy refreshing cocktails accompanied by live jazz music.

Conveniently located in the Central Business District of Jung-gu, The Shilla Seoul is approximately a 40-minute drive from Gimpo Airport and about an hour’s drive from Incheon International Airport, where pick-up services can be arranged for an additional fee.

Couples especially appreciate the location, giving it an impressive rating of 8.7 for a getaway meant for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 

Facilities of The Shilla Seoul
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools

  • Free WiFi

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Free parking

  • Fitness centre

  • 5 restaurants

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Room service

  • Bar

Outdoors
  • Garden

Activities
  • Live music/performance

  • Mini golf

    Additional charge

Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site

  • Fruits

    Additional charge

  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Kid meals

    Additional charge

  • Special diet menus (on request)

  • Snack bar

  • Breakfast in the room

  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking

  • Accessible parking

Reception services
  • Invoice provided

  • Private check-in/check-out

  • Concierge service

  • ATM/cash machine on site

  • Luggage storage

  • Tour desk

  • Currency exchange

  • Express check-in/check-out

  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers

Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping

  • Trouser press

    Additional charge

  • Ironing service

    Additional charge

  • Dry cleaning

    Additional charge

  • Laundry

    Additional charge

Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying

    Additional charge

  • Business centre

    Additional charge

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Additional charge

Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers

  • CCTV outside property

  • CCTV in common areas

  • Smoke alarms

  • Security alarm

  • Key card access

  • 24-hour security

  • Safety deposit box

General
  • Shuttle service

  • Adult only

  • Designated smoking area

  • Air conditioning

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Heating

  • Soundproof rooms

  • Lift

  • Barber/beauty shop

  • Facilities for disabled guests

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Room service

2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoor
  • Open all year

  • Adult only

  • Pool/beach towels

  • Pool cover

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Pool 2 – outdoorAdditional charge
  • Seasonal

  • All ages welcome

  • Pool with view

  • Heated pool

  • Pool/beach towels

  • Pool bar

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms

  • Fitness

  • Body scrub

  • Body treatments

  • Hair styling

  • Hair colouring

  • Hair cut

  • Pedicure

  • Manicure

  • Hair treatments

  • Make up services

  • Facial treatments

  • Beauty Services

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

  • Public Bath

    Additional charge

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

  • Fitness centre

  • Sauna

    Additional charge

Languages spoken
  • English

  • Japanese

  • Korean

  • Chinese

House rules
The Shilla Seoul takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out
Until 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 – 1 year
Extra bed upon request

KRW 66,000 per child, per night

Cot upon request

Free

2+ years
Extra bed upon request

KRW 66,000 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods
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The essential details
Important information for visitors to this establishment

– The gym, indoor pools, and saunas (available for a fee) are closed on the third Wednesday of each month.

– Access to the gym is restricted to individuals aged 16 and older, while the saunas are open to those aged 13 and older. Please be aware that the sauna incurs an additional charge for entry.

– The indoor pool is designated for adults only. Access is limited to guests aged 13 years and over, though on weekends and holidays, children under 13 may enter under adult supervision and must wear a life jacket if they are shorter than 140 cm.

– The Urban Island (Outdoor pool) is exclusively for guests who purchase the Outdoor Pool Access package.

– It is imperative to adhere to the Lifeguard’s instructions when utilizing facilities such as the Adult pool, Kids pool, Jacuzzi, etc.

– Guests measuring less than 140 cm are allowed to use the adult swimming pool only while wearing a life jacket and must be supervised by an adult.

– Each room is allocated two sunbeds, with some reserved for guests who have booked specific packages.

– Children under 36 months must be attired in waterproof diapers when using the pool.

– Swim tubes with a diameter of 1 meter or less are permitted but can only be used in the kids’ pool.

– Entry may be restricted if the maximum capacity of users is met.

– The Urban Island will remain operational during rain, although only a limited number of sunbeds provide cover. (Note that continuous heavy rain may lead to service disruptions.)

Please note that Shilla rewards points are not applicable for bookings made through this website.

For reservations of more than 5 rooms, a pre-payment with a valid credit card will be required prior to check-in.

Pricing for The Parkview breakfast: Adult: KRW 86,000, Child: KRW 43,000

Guests under 19 must check in with a parent or official guardian.

Photo identification and a credit card are necessary at the time of check-in. Special Requests are subject to availability, and additional fees may apply.

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, enhanced health and hygiene procedures are currently in place at this property.

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