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The Shilla Seoul

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Myeongdong Street

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Front of property
Sundeck
Bar (on property)
Exterior
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Korean cuisine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 04605
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Myeongdong Street
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • N Seoul Tower
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Seoul (GMP-Gimpo Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for [Business for 1 pax] Deluxe (daily Breakfast and free Laundry of a shirt or blouse 1 time per stay)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

[Business for 1 pax] Deluxe (daily Breakfast and free Laundry of a shirt or blouse 1 time per stay)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room (Outdoor Pool Access Included)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Twin Room (Outdoor Pool Access Included)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for [HALAL FRIENDLY] Business Deluxe Twin Room (Indoor Pool Access Only) + Prayer Kit Provided

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

[HALAL FRIENDLY] Business Deluxe Twin Room (Indoor Pool Access Only) + Prayer Kit Provided

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Run Of House (Randomly Room assigned upon check-in/Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Run Of House (Randomly Room assigned upon check-in/Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

View all photos for [HALAL FRIENDLY] Business Deluxe Double Room (Indoor Pool Access Only) + Prayer Kit Provided

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

[HALAL FRIENDLY] Business Deluxe Double Room (Indoor Pool Access Only) + Prayer Kit Provided

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Outdoor Pool Access Included)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room (Outdoor Pool Access Included)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for [HALAL FRIENDLY] Deluxe Double Room (Indoor Pool Access Only) + Prayer Kit Provided

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

[HALAL FRIENDLY] Deluxe Double Room (Indoor Pool Access Only) + Prayer Kit Provided

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for [HALAL FRIENDLY] Deluxe Twin Room (Indoor Pool Access Only) + Prayer Kit Provided

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

[HALAL FRIENDLY] Deluxe Twin Room (Indoor Pool Access Only) + Prayer Kit Provided

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Corner Deluxe (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded) | Property amenity

Grand Corner Deluxe (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Twin Room (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for [Business PKG] Executive Business Deluxe Double(Executive Lounge for 1&free shirts laundry once)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

[Business PKG] Executive Business Deluxe Double(Executive Lounge for 1&free shirts laundry once)

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Business Deluxe Double (The Executive Lounge Access) (Outdoor Swimming Pool)

Bar (on property)

Executive Business Deluxe Double (The Executive Lounge Access) (Outdoor Swimming Pool)

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Business Deluxe Twin (The Executive Lounge Access) (Outdoor Swimming Pool)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Executive Business Deluxe Twin (The Executive Lounge Access) (Outdoor Swimming Pool)

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for [1 Pax Only] Executive Business Deluxe Double (The Executive Lounge Access for 1) (No Pool Access)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

[1 Pax Only] Executive Business Deluxe Double (The Executive Lounge Access for 1) (No Pool Access)

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for [1 Pax Only] Executive Grand Deluxe Double (The Executive Lounge Access for 1) (No Pool Access)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

[1 Pax Only] Executive Grand Deluxe Double (The Executive Lounge Access for 1) (No Pool Access)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite Double (Executive Lounge access, Free Sauna) (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Suite Double (Executive Lounge access, Free Sauna) (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (The Executive Lounge Access Included)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room (The Executive Lounge Access Included)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Corner Suite (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Grand Deluxe (The Executive Lounge Access) (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

Executive Grand Deluxe (The Executive Lounge Access) (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

Executive Grand Deluxe (The Executive Lounge Access) (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Business Deluxe Twin (The Executive Lounge Access) (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Executive Business Deluxe Twin (The Executive Lounge Access) (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room (The Executive Lounge Access Included)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Twin Room (The Executive Lounge Access Included)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Business Deluxe Double (The Executive Lounge Access) (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Executive Business Deluxe Double (The Executive Lounge Access) (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Business Deluxe Double Room (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Business Deluxe Double Room (Outdoor Pool Access Excluded)

  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Seoul

City center stay.Your stay at this Jung-gu hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Myeongdong Street and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. N Seoul Tower and Namdaemun Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dongdaemun History and Culture Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Myeongdong Street - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Namdaemun Market - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • N Seoul Tower - 5 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Dongguk University Station - 9 min walk
  • Seoul Station - 12 min drive
  • Incheon Intl. Airport (ICN) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪서울신라호텔 더 라이브러리 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪팔선 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪더 파크뷰 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪영빈관 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Centennial Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Shilla Seoul

5-star luxury hotel near Myeongdong Street
The Shilla Seoul offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 3 meeting rooms. A fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Shilla Seoul. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Seoul hotel is smoke free.

  • 464 guestrooms or units
  • 23 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
The Shilla Seoul offers 464 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; KRW 86,000 for adults and KRW 43,000 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.
The executive lounge is open 6:30-10 AM for breakfast Monday-Friday (6:30-10:30 AM Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays), 3:30-5 PM for afternoon tea, and 6-10 PM for happy hour.
This property's indoor pool is open daily 6 AM-10 PM.
Disposable personal items, such as toothbrush, toothpaste, and razors are available in-room (surcharge).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 66000.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 86000 for adults and KRW 43000 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 66000.0 per day
  • Facilities fee: KRW 45000 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Eurocard, and cash.

Guests booking an Executive Level room type are permitted to invite up to 2 non-resident guests to the Executive Lounge during the week (excludes Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays) for a surcharge. Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the Executive Lounge, except on weekends and public holidays from noon to 3 PM and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The indoor pool, fitness facility, and sauna are closed every third Wednesday of the month.
Children under 13 years old are only permitted to use the indoor and outdoor pools with parental supervision. Children under 13 years old are permitted to use the indoor pool on weekends only. Guests under 140 cm tall are permitted to use the outdoor swimming pool only while wearing a life jacket.
Guests booked in "no outdoor pool access" room categories are charged fees to access the pool. Entry to the outdoor pool may be limited due to maximum occupancy policy. In case of overcrowding, guests may have to wait to use the pools. Guests cannot pre-book entry to the pool. Up to 2 sun beds per room are available for use in the outdoor pool area (first-come, first-served basis) and some sun beds are prioritized for guests who book exclusive packages. Children under the age of 36 months must wear swim diapers in the pool. Rubber rings must be less than 1 meter in diameter and are only allowed in the children's pool. Access to Urban Island may be restricted in extreme weather conditions.
Please note: Guests will not be able to use or earn any points with third-party rewards programs at this property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in November.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Seoul Shilla
Shilla Hotel
Shilla Hotel Seoul
Shilla Seoul
Shilla Seoul Hotel
The Shilla Seoul Hotel
The Shilla Seoul Hotel Seoul
The Shilla Hotel Seoul
The Shilla Seoul Seoul
The Shilla Seoul Hotel Seoul

The Shilla Seoul Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 822 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

J

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
So far one night into a 5-night stay, the Shilla Seoul does NOT measure up to either the Signiel Seoul/Signiel Busan or Ritz Carlton-level hotels. We should have just stayed at the Signiel. Rooms are uncomfortably small, some unacceptable in terms of non-modern conditions. The only saving graces are better breakfast selections (although uncomfortably crowded at 8:30 am) and picture-taking opportunities outside next to the hotel at the Korean-style pagoda and wedding hall vicinity. Expedia also has to do a much better job allowing folks to change reservations (particularly shortening reservations) without penalizing customers by charging exorbitantly more for same reservation minus 1-2 days. As one example, Expedia wanted to charge me $50 extra to shorten an existing reservation by one day. As another example, breakfast has fallen off the original reservation rate because I shortened one of 6 rooms booked. Expedia needs to work with the hotels to benefit the customer versus only Expedia so may need to consider booking directly as well! I am awaiting to see whether the hotel (and by extension Expedia) adds back breakfast to the current reservation…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

In Huek

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top notch service

Amazing services that you can experience anywhere. Totally exclusive. Breakfast is amazing as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Truly amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jun Dong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best customer service I've ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. Excellent breakfast buffet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Min Jae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best in Korea
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joongkwon, belmont

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
simply the best
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunil

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like a king there
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing resort. Great staff and awesome amenities. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

AVNEET

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jungwon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyung Lim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall amazing. Would love for more room service options!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

XXXXX

Simply..............Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service and rooms. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

HARRISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seungmok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was simply the best hotel in South Korea.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The BEST in Seoul.

From the moment we stepped off the taxi to check in, our experience of The Shilla Seoul was nothing short of impeccable. I've stayed at many top hotels in Seoul and Tokyo. The Shilla Seoul is up to the level of Ritz Tokyo or Okura Tokyo, which I consider the best of the best. Every member of the staff is kind and respectful, and willing to go out of their way to make sure you are taken care of. Rooms are classy and clean. Some may say this hotel is old. But it aged like a legend. This is the BEST hotel in Korea IMHO.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sangwon, Singapore

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sungsoo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kwangmin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024