A hotel in Guro District worth staying in again
The Shilla brand has always had a good reputation. This time, our trip was mainly to the south of Seoul, so we deliberately chose the Guro area, away from the main tourist spots of Myeongdong and Dongdaemun, to enjoy the slow life in Seoul. The Shilla Guro Hotel is cost-effective. Rooms including breakfast are around HK$600 per night, which is cheaper than nearby hotels, but cheap does not mean bad. There is airport bus No. 6017 in front of the hotel, which is about 1 hour and 30 minutes away from the airport. It is very convenient without changing buses. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Exit 6 of Guro Digital Park Station, and is close to Yeongdeungpo Underground Mall, Hongdae, Gangnam Underground Mall, etc.
The hotel staff was very friendly. Although check-in was available at 3pm, we arrived at 2:30pm and the room was ready. They also allowed me to check in early and met our request for a high floor room with a bathtub.
Two people stayed in a double bed room, which had enough space for two 29-inch luggages, a sofa and a workbench. The bed, quilt and pillows were very comfortable, and the cleanliness was very high. I didn't feel itchy during my four night stay, and the room was cleaned every day.
The room temperature is moderate, minus 10 degrees Celsius doesn't feel too cold or too hot.
Although I thought the room lighting was dim based on the booking, it was not the case. The lighting was sufficient. Personally, I am most afraid of experiencing unknown discomfort when staying in a hotel room, but this time I didn’t feel that at all. Every time I returned to the hotel after walking around the streets, I felt at home. It was really comfortable.
Although the breakfast has fewer varieties, it is enough to fill you up, the restaurant environment is also very comfortable, and the staff are polite.
There are many coffee shops and restaurants around the hotel, including Diaso, a 24-hour steam room (I didn't try it), convenience stores, a large emart, and Olive Young.
With such a cost-effective hotel, you don’t need to stay in expensive hotels in Hongdae, Myeongdong or Dongdaemun next time you come to Seoul.
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📍Address: 596 Siheung-daero, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, Guro, Seoul, South Korea 156-011
💞Recommendation reasons: high cost-effectiveness, convenient location, and great surrounding living facilities