The Shilla Seoul, SeoulThe Shilla Seoul in Seoul, South Korea has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 111 hotels we score in Seoul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $423 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Shilla Seoul is a five-star hotel in central Seoul, situated near the Dongdaemun Design Plaza. It provides 464 rooms and suites that combine modern design with traditional Korean aesthetics. The property features five restaurants, an indoor swimming pool, a gym, and a Guerlain Spa. It caters to both business travellers and families, offering specific amenities such as special diet menus and childcare-friendly facilities. While the hotel offers high-end service and extensive leisure facilities, the starting room rates are higher than some local alternatives. The building was originally constructed in 1979 and underwent a major renovation in 2016.What stands out

Five on-site restaurants

Guerlain Spa facilities

Indoor swimming pool

Central location near major attractions

Watch out for

Higher starting room rates

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