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Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong vs Beyond Residence Jongno
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Seoul — score, location, comfort and price.
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This Seoul matchup — Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong versus Beyond Residence Jongno — is neck and neck. The core dynamic: two hotels with genuinely different strengths.
Toss-up
Too close to call on data alone. Both are legitimate options in Seoul.
If you only remember one thing
A 0.91-point gap between Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong and Beyond Residence Jongno. That's noise, not signal. Both work. Pick on feel.
Choose Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
- Room quality matters more than location or price
Choose Beyond Residence Jongno
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- You're optimizing for value over extras
Score comparison
| Dimension | Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong | Beyond Residence Jongno |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 86.70 | 89.50 |
| Value | 50.47 | 72.64 |
| Location | 74.12 | 70.86 |
| Comfort | 80.20 | 49.00 |
| Services | 50.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 68.65 | 69.56 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Beyond Residence Jongno, slightly (2.8 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to Beyond Residence Jongno, clearly (22.17 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong, slightly (3.26 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong, clearly (31.2 pts gap).
Services: Services is essentially tied between the two.
Price
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong
EUR 123
Standard Double Room
Beyond Residence Jongno
EUR 67
Basement Floor Twin (Shared Shower Room & Restroom)
Facilities
Both hotels
Free Wifi
Only Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong
Facilities for disabled guestsFamily roomsFitness centerNon-smoking roomsParking on siteRestaurantWifi in all areas
Only Beyond Residence Jongno
Air conditioningCCTV in common areasDesignated smoking areaFire extinguishersInternetShared kitchenSmoke alarms