Businessmen and super-connected stylistas alike turn to Samsung scion, the Shilla, for the most dependable luxury living in town.
Seoul is already home to the world’s fastest Internet and some of the glitziest skyscrapers, so it’s no surprise that this temple of tech is completely wired to the nines, with complimentary WiFi throughout and the use of a mobile phone during your stay. Tear yourself away from the screen, however, to kick back and relax in creamy, zen-inspiring suites with Namsan Mountain or city views and full marble baths.
Showy La Yeon fine diner serves haute Korean, while Palsun and Ariake round out the East Asian cuisines with traditional Japanese and Chinese fare respectively. The Parkview has a laudable buffet lunch, The Library is a sleek bar/lounge, and the simply divine Guerlain Spa has Paris-trained technicians blending Eastern and Western therapies in sigh-worthy style. What are you waiting for?
The Shilla Seoul, 249 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul. +82 2 2233 3131, shilla.net
