The Shilla Named Best Luxury Hotel in Seoul by Zagat

  • May 12, 2009
The Shilla Named Best Luxury Hotel in Seoul by Zagat
Voting for the US guide's prestigious survey was by over 20,000 avid travelers including 1,626 travel agents and meeting planners.

The Shilla topped the rankings in Seoul with an average score of 23.75 out of 30 -- ahead of the Ritz Carlton and the W Seoul, with an average score of 22.5.

Zagat applauded the The Shilla Seoul by commenting: "Staff always willing to help makes this upscale stalwart a heavenly way to Seoul".

The magazine also singled out for praise "a phenomenal spa, a garden that’s perfect for a meditative stroll, an extensive duty free mall and a complex of excellent restaurants".

Shilla General Manager Mr. Junghwan Kim said: "Basing the survey on ratings and reviews by frequent travellers, MICE organisers and travel agents enhances its credibility.

"These are the people we are committed to serve and impress."

Coincidentally, the Zagat survey is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the same year as The Shilla Seoul.

Since 1979 it has reported the shared experiences of travel industry consumers. Today, Zagat has a total of over 350,000 contributors to the annual survey of hotels, airlines, bars, dining, entertainment, golf, resorts and spas in over 100 countries.

Topping this year's global hotel poll were Four Seasons George V Paris, Ritz Carlton Dallas, Peninsula hotels in Chicago, Bangkok and Hong Kong, and Four Seasons Hong Kong. They all scored highest average scores of 28.

The Shilla Seoul' accolade follows its recent ranking among the 'World’s Best 100 Hotels' by leading international finance magazine Institutional Investor.

These latest accolades follow an extensive two-year makeover positioning The Shilla as a "lifestyle destination" with dramatically improved shopping, dining, health and beauty, wedding, conference and business facilities.

These include one of only four Guerlain Spas in Asia and the world renowned La Clinique de Paris.

Luxurious lodging with state-of-the-art facilities, high-end technology and subtle, dedicated service has made The Shilla Seoul one of Asia's most admired hotels.
With stunning views of Mount Namsan from a private 23-acre 'sculpture park' in the heart of Seoul, The Shilla is consistently voted South Korea’s leading 5-star hotel.

The 465-room Shilla Seoul and The Shilla Jeju are affiliated with the Samsung Corporation and are both members of the prestigious The Leading Hotels of the World.

Recognised among the most luxurious hotels in the world, The Shilla is also first hotel in Asia to be honoured by The Leading Hotels of the World with the coveted 'Leaders Club Gold Award'.