Set in the central area of Seoul, The Shilla Seoul is the Forbes-nominated 5-star Hotel for 6 consecutive years from 2019 to 2024. The hotel features 6 dining options. It offers a free shuttle to Shilla Duty Free Shop and Dongguk University Station (Line 3). Furnished in warm colors, rooms have both air conditioning and heating. Each room comes with a TV, safety deposit box, tea/coffee making facilities and mini-bar. Some rooms have a bathtub and separate shower. WiFi is available in all areas free of charge. The Fitness Club includes a gym, an indoor golf range, and a walking path. It also provides yoga and aerobics classes. Guests can enjoy a fine Korean cuisine at La Yeon. All-day dining of Chinese, Japanese, French cuisine and more is available at The Shilla Seoul. You can enjoy refreshing cocktails with live jazz music at The Library. Located in the Central Business District in Jung-gu, The Shilla Seoul is around 40 minutes’ drive from Gimpo Airport and an hour’s drive from Incheon International Airport where pick-up services are provided from at a surcharge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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The Shilla
Hotel chain/brand
The Shilla

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, American, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
9.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patrick
    United States United States
    Everything. This is simply the best run hotel I have ever stayed at in my life, and I have stayed in many all around the world. The staff is simply incredible, the organization flawless.
  • Heinz
    United States United States
    We really enjoyed staying at Shilla. Shilla was truly one of the best hotels we have stayed. The food was amazing and the staff members at the executive lounge were particularly wonderful. Especially Emma Lee, Elena Ha and Nana Hong who were very...
  • Saad
    Kuwait Kuwait
    The reception, concierge, room service and house keeping are super friendly and helpful. This hotel is one of the best properties in Seoul. Worth staying in without hesitation.
  • Kaufman
    Israel Israel
    Everything!! Especially the executive lounge is a must . Thanks for a great stay
  • Lien
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Prime location, friendly staff, excellent facilities and delicious food
  • Atef
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The room, the staff helpful and friendly, cleanliness of the room
  • Lorraine
    United States United States
    Location, amenities including nearby high-end boutiques, food and customer service.
  • Julia
    Canada Canada
    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
  • Majid
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    the hotel is nice, all good i didn't face any issues.
  • Jo-anne
    Canada Canada
    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...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
5 Restaurants On Site

  • 더 파크뷰

    No additional info available

  • 라연
    • Cuisine
      Korean
  • 콘티넨탈
    • Cuisine
      French
  • 아리아께
    • Cuisine
      Japanese
  • 팔선
    • Cuisine
      Chinese

Amenities of The Shilla Seoul
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • 5 restaurants
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • City view

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Strollers

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    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
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – indoor

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Pool 2 – outdoorAdditional charge

  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
  • 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 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
KRW 66,000 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
KRW 66,000 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs 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
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBBC-CardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

- The gym, indoor pools, and saunas (available at a charge) are closed on the third Wednesday of each month.

- The gym is open to those aged 16 years and older only, and the saunas are open to those aged 13 years and older only. Please note that the sauna is a paid facility so additional costs are charged when entering.

- The indoor pool is for adults only. Access to the pool is limited to those aged 13 years and over. On weekends and holidays, however, children under the age of 13 years are admitted in the care of an adult and only when wearing a life jacket in the pool if they are shorter than 55 in.

- Urban Island (Outdoor pool) is only available for guests who reserve Outdoor Pool Access package.

- Please follow the instruction from Life Guard when using all facilities such as Adult pool, Kids pool, Jacuzzi, etc.

- Guests under the height of 55 in are permitted to use the adult swimming pool only while wearing a life jacket and under parental supervision.

- Two sunbeds are available per room, and some sunbeds are prioritized for customers who have reserved them as part of a special package.

- Children under the age of 36 months must wear waterproof diapers in the pool

- Swim tubes with a diameter of 3.3 ft or less may be brought in and may only be used in the kids' pool.

- Admittance may be limited when the maximum number of users is reached.

- Urban Island operates even when it rains, but only a few sunbeds offer shelter from the rain. (In case of continuous heavy rain, operations might be disrupted.)

Please be advised that Shilla rewards points are not applicable for reservations made through this website.

Please note that if you book more than 5 rooms, you'll need to make a pre-payment with a valid payment card before check-in.

The price of The Parkview breakfast : Adult: KRW 86,000 , Child: KRW 43,000

Guests under the age of 19 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

[The Executive Lounge]

- Breakfast: 06:30 AM ~ 10:00 AM (Sat, Sun and holidays 06:30 AM ~ 10:30 AM)

- Afternoon tea: 15:30 PM ~ 17:00 PM

- Happy Hour: 18:00 PM ~ 22:00 PM (※ Only alcoholic beverages and cheese desserts are available after 21:00 PM)

- Beverage take out service is not available.

- Executive lounge benefits apply only to reservations that include 'The Executive Lounge access'.

- The guest-only business lounge is open to guests aged 13 years and older only.

(Children under the age of 13 will be allowed entry between 11 AM and 3 PM on weekends and public holidays, only if accompanied by an adult guardian.)

※ If a private event is scheduled, admission may be limited.

- Executive Lounge guests may invite up to 2 nonresident guests, except Friday to Sunday and holidays.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about The Shilla Seoul

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at The Shilla Seoul can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
  • The Shilla Seoul has 5 restaurants:

    • 콘티넨탈
    • 아리아께
    • 더 파크뷰
    • 팔선
    • 라연
  • The prices at The Shilla Seoul may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, The Shilla Seoul is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at The Shilla Seoul include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Suite
  • Check-in at The Shilla Seoul is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Shilla Seoul is 1.4 miles from the center of Seoul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Shilla Seoul on this page.

  • The Shilla Seoul offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Mini golf
    • Locker rooms
    • Public Bath
    • Live music/Performance
    • Swimming pool
    • Beauty services
    • Facial treatments
    • Makeup services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Haircut
    • Hair coloring
    • Hairstyling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Fitness