Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun (Myeongdong) (solo trip)

If you plan to bring a car, you may want to reconsider staying at this hotel. Despite paying a daily parking fee of 10,000 KRW upfront, I discovered there is a hidden charge every time you move your vehicle more than once per day. This policy was not mentioned by staff during check-in or listed on the parking banners; I only found out because I explicitly asked. When I raised this issue, staff cl...

Housekeeping Took My PERSONAL BELONGINGS Without Permission – Completely Unacceptable We stayed at this hotel for five nights. For the first several days, my personal bath towel was placed in the exact same spot without any issues. Then, on the last day, it suddenly disappeared. Housekeeping took my personal towel without any permission, leaving me unable to shower. To be absolutely clear, we nev...

Great location! Minutes from Insadong, royal palaces and Bukchon Hanok village streets. Close to restaurants. About 15 minute walk to Myeongdong area. Rooms are on the small side but comfortable once unpacked. L'Occitane toiletries. Temp of room controlled by hotel. Crack the window and ask for a fan from front desk. I would not recommend purchasing the breakfast package if you are staying a week....

Great location right next to the Jogyesa temple. It's not completely close to major traffic arteries so it's more quiet than other similar hotels here. The windows can be opened! We got a room on the 19th floor and enjoyed the relatively quiet (it's still downtown Seoul) stay. The rooms are a bit dated and the cleaning was spotty but nothing major. The breakfast, while closing a bit too soon for a...

Rooms show signs of wear. No ice buckets, poor sound insulation from the street. Not enough elevators. No small food item store have to go outside. No room service. Good chicken and beer special that runs late into the night. Well placed for attractions. Safe.