Shilla Stay Samsung, SeoulShilla Stay Samsung in Seoul, South Korea has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 86 of 111 hotels we score in Seoul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 2.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 2.8, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $225 a night (cached, not a live quote).Opened in 2020, Shilla Stay Samsung is a 4-star hotel situated in the Gangnam district. It sits within walking distance of the COEX Convention Center and Bongeunsa Temple, making it a practical choice for business travellers and tourists. The property contains 309 rooms with modern interiors and provides facilities including a fitness centre, meeting rooms, and a rooftop terrace. Guests can access Samseong Station nearby for easy transport. While the hotel offers efficient service and a central location, the breakfast area can become crowded during peak morning hours.What stands out

Near COEX Convention Center

Rooftop terrace and cafe

Modern room design

Fitness centre on site

Watch out for

Crowded breakfast periods

Limited breakfast variety

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