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The Shilla Seoul vs Seoul YMCA Tourist Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Shilla Seoul is the choice of most writers compared to Seoul YMCA Tourist Hotel. The Shilla Seoul scores 91 with approval from 8 reviewers including Frommer's, Rough Guide and Michelin Guide.
The Shilla Seoul
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202, Jangchungdong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
From $235 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The location is a bit inconvenient if you want to be in the middle of it all, but it's great for those looking for a quieter place to stay."
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Fodor's
"It contains a luxury spa by French cosmetic brand Guertain as well as all the trappings of a true four star hotel."
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Travel + Leisure
"If hotel design were an Olympic sport, the Shilla would be the Michael Phelps of Seoul properties."
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Rough Guide
"Tucked away in a quiet area on the eastern access road to Namsan, this hotel is characterized by the traditional style of its rooms and exterior."
Michelin Guide
"This top-class hotel has a legendary reputation for high-quality service and has played host to many foreign dignitaries."
Seoul YMCA Tourist Hotel
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
9 Jongno 2-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-753, South Korea
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
Frommer's
"You can't get any more basic than these rooms. The narrow beds are pretty hard, although the rooms are clean and serviceable."
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Lonely Planet
"We can’t guarantee whether it’s fun to stay at the YMCA, but this 8th-floor hotel in a very central location offers a decent range of clean, simply furnished rooms with friendly service."
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