The Shilla Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
The Shilla Seoul
202 Jangchung-dong 2-ga Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Ranking: The Shilla Seoul is ranked 3rd out of 590 accommodation options available in Seoul.
Classification: 5 Star Hotel
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 hotel's 23 acre grounds include a modern sculpture garden with jogging paths. The hotel has one of the best fitness clubs in Korea, a gymnasium, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, indoor golf range, body-scrubbing service, and guerlain spa. There is also a sauna, barbershop and beauty parlor. The hotel has a duty free shop with 500 internationally renowned brands, a laundry, florist, drug store, car rental and travel service. The hotel has also installed a 420 square foot business centre that offers video conferencing in its largest meeting room on a wall screen as well as individual table mounted screens. The computer room features the latest IBM compatible machines and Macintosh desk tops with internet and e-mail. There is even a sound proofed music room. This is the perfect place to relax whilst on a trip in Korea's bustling capital. 03/10 CH. The hotel is Korea's only member in the Leading Hotels of the World. It has the perfect combination between tradition and modern comfort. The hotel has been awarded and recognized several times by influential media and industry opinion leaders. It is reputed as the preferred lodging for royalty heads of state and other dignitaries. All guest rooms at the hotel are designed for maximum comfort and create an ambience of refined elegance. They are tastefully appointed and have state of the art equipment. There are 8 luxurious suites as well as an executive floor with a whole range of extra services and facilities. Lobby is very large. The hotel offers a variety of top class restaurants including Japanese cuisine prepared by master chefs, a sophisticated French restaurant, a Chinese restaurant serving the best in Cantonese cuisine, the coffee shop offering a view of Namsan as well as the hotel's fountain cascade. There is also the hotel's piano bar. There is shuttle bus available from main gate of the hotel to the entrance of the building. 1 km to the nearest station (seoul), 25 kms to the airport (gimpo), 3 minute walk to the nearest metro station (dong kuk univ. subway station), 4 kms to city centre, 5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop, 60 kms to the airport (incheon), 8 km to the nearest fair site (coex).
