Mountain view Hotels in Seoul

The Shilla Seoul is by far the most comfortable hotel I stayed at during this trip to Seoul. Having had a great experience at the Jeju Shilla previously, I wanted to see how the Seoul property would compare. The bedding was comfortable, and the shower had fantastic water pressure—the kind where you can actually have a proper shower. They use Dyson hair dryers instead of the old-fashioned ones, which was quite nice. As for the service, the staff all had rather professional, practiced smiles; I just wish they could be a bit warmer to Chinese guests! I loved the smoked salmon at The Library bar—it was insanely delicious with top-notch quality, plus it came with my beloved dill! We ate it for several days in a row! The live singers, both male and female, were quite good and created a great atmosphere! However, a middle-aged male waiter with glasses at the bar was rather snobbish and treated Chinese guests differently. Also, the legendary pastries from the bakery were, in my opinion, quite mediocre. On the downside, the pillows were much too high, which could easily give you a stiff neck. The room rates have gone up a bit ridiculously. You don't need an adapter to charge your devices, and there are plenty of outlets in the room, which is a big plus! Established luxury hotels are still a safe bet, and you can see quality in the details.

The location is convenient and close to Myeongdong, but the hotel was quite confusing to find as there are two Drip & Drop properties nearby. When searching on Naver, only the one without the additional name comes up, so I ended up going to the wrong outlet first. Unfortunately, the service experience was disappointing from the start. There is no front desk for early check-in and everything is completely self-service, including check-in and check-out. I understand the concept of self-service, but for the price paid, the overall experience felt very bare minimum with very little service provided. When I went to the wrong outlet, the staff there were also not particularly helpful. When I asked where the other property was, I was simply told to enter it into the system again and “look at the map.” It would have been much more helpful to simply explain that the other outlet was further down the road. A little assistance would have made a big difference, especially when the hotel itself is confusing to locate. The room itself was clean, but the bathroom was a major issue. There was a very strong sewage smell, especially every morning before using the toilet. It was unpleasant enough to be noticeable every day. There was also very limited space for hanging towels or other items in the bathroom. The plug placement/design was another inconvenience, with a lack of power points in areas where they were actually needed. There are also very limited facilities overall. For the price, I expected a more comfortable and better-serviced stay. Instead, it felt like paying a relatively high price for the bare minimum. Unfortunately, I would not stay here again.

The room was a bit bigger than I expected. We booked a quad room on the top floor, and as soon as you open the door, there's a staircase, which felt a little dangerous. The stairs are quite narrow overall. You can only take the elevator to the 4th floor, which was a minor inconvenience since it's a service elevator not really for guests. Other than that, everything was great. The room had an international power strip, two shower heads at different heights, and a large balcony. The room was also very clean! The shared space on the first floor had a microwave, hot water, and a scale. Most importantly, the location is excellent! 👍 I'd definitely stay here again!

PROs: The lovely view of Namsan Tower from our balcony. The small but efficient bathroom with good bath products, the room is overall new. The very large and well equipped gym is excellent. The 21 floor roof top is a lovely oasis with a view to Namsan Tower good for guests who do not have this view from their own room. CONs: There is no food around this location except for convenience shops and a few coffee shops, you need to walk a couple of blocks before you find decent food. The hotel is new and located next to Sewoon Plaza the old industrial complex where they filmed Vincenzo the K drama. It is a good 25 mins walk to Myeongdong. The entire area is up for teardown redevelopment so that’s why the balconies are so dusty as per previous review. In a few years, this location should be very nice but this large hotel apartments will also lose it’s view of the Namsan Tower. The aircon in the room is also placed blowing right onto the sleeping guest, the aircon system is hard to adjust correctly. The room cleaning is also a little haphazard as some days they forget to replenish coffee packs or a bottle of water, they also do not wash the plates or cups when they make up your room. Bedding is only changed every 2 days which is ok. The room is long and narrow and there is nowhere to sit but on the floor when one puts on their shoes at the room entrance. The hotel reception is forever packed with guests checking in or out so well done to their sales and marketing team who sell their rooms so well.

I simply love this hotel!  Of course, it has aged over time ( like myself! ) so it is not as shiny as I remember it, but the location is great and the staff are all very nice.   The first 2 days, I was not able to encounter one staff member I remember from my previous visits, but when checking out today, he happened to be present!!! Exactly as I remember him, warm, friendly and wonderful hospitality.  He is the reason I will stay here whenever I visit Seoul.   Thank you for making my trip to Seoul wonderful every time!!!

I booked a twin room this time, and for someone like me who's used to a firm mattress, it was a bit too soft. The location is excellent, right by Jongno 3-ga Exit 14, which has an escalator, so it's less than a 2-minute walk. The room amenities include a TV (no YouTube or Netflix, but paid movies are available), air conditioning, a mini-fridge, a wardrobe, a bedside table, a safe, and a hairdryer. The room itself isn't huge, but the bathroom is a decent size, and there are plenty of outlets. The basement offers free self-service laundry facilities, complete with detergent, which is super convenient for travelers.

Requested a room on a high floor, had a great view. Was able to purchase breakfast at the hotel, it was nothing to write about. Rooms were basic and had basic cleaning. Good location to DDP.

Good place to stay with various local eateries around. Less crowded than staying in Myeongdong shopping street. Has a gym overlooking mountains and rooftop lounge overlooking Namsan Tower.

It was truly serendipitous that I managed to book this hotel. Myeongdong was the central point for many of the attractions on my itinerary, so when I was booking, I aimed for something as close to Myeongdong Subway Station as possible. However, I was also concerned about noise if I stayed too close to the Myeongdong shopping area. So, I searched for accommodations south of the subway station and found this place. Luckily, all the hotel staff spoke Chinese, and they were not only polite but also made us feel incredibly welcome. I think this will definitely be my top choice for accommodation the next time I visit Seoul.

The location is great for a first time visit as it is in the middle of all the interesting neighbourhoods and tourist attractions. The hotel itself may be a 4-star but the bedroom does not reach 4-star level. As someone used to 4-star hotels, I would rank it a 3-star rating which is still okay. The room had one very small window which was half obstructed by a wall so light did not enter the room and you had to turn on the bright lamp all day. The inside of the room had no secondary lighting that you usually find in hotels (i.e. desk lamp, medium-bright lit spotlights aside from the big light, etc.), there was only the big light in the ceiling or the night table light which didn't brighten enough. The full lenght mirror was in the very dark entry way which had a lamp that would turn off automatically if it detected no movements after 60 seconds. The bathroom was dated but clean. The bathroom sink (to brush your teeth) had some little dark/black spots around the rim which should not be there in a 4-star hotel. Aside from the room, the staff is really nice and helpful (I asked for my room to be clean while i was away during the day, they did not come but they manage to come at 8PM after i asked the reception myself), the convenient store inside the hotel has plenty snacks and drinks options, the complementary daily beverages is a thoughtful touch, there is an ATM machine inside the hotel which is great to withdraw money safely, the airport shuttle stops right in front of the hotel, the subway is 100m walk away on your left when you get out of the hotel. I would not stay here again for my next visit, but for a first time in Seoul, it was okay..