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Somerset Palace Seoul vs Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Seoul — score, location, comfort and price.
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Somerset Palace Seoul and Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong in Seoul: neck and neck, shaped by reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Toss-up
Coin flip. Both hotels perform nearly identically in Seoul — go with whichever fits your dates and price.
If you only remember one thing
Somerset Palace Seoul (68.97/100) and Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong (68.65/100) are separated by just 0.32 points. There's no wrong choice here — it depends entirely on what matters most to you.
Choose Somerset Palace Seoul
- You trust the crowd — reviews matter more to you than anything
- A good night's sleep is worth paying for
- On-site amenities make your stay easier
Choose Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong
- Your budget is the priority — you want the best rate
- You'd rather walk than take a taxi
Score comparison
| Dimension | Somerset Palace Seoul | Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 90.20 | 86.70 |
| Value | 45.58 | 50.47 |
| Location | 69.23 | 74.12 |
| Comfort | 81.20 | 80.20 |
| Services | 60.00 | 50.00 |
| Overall | 68.97 | 68.65 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Somerset Palace Seoul takes Reputation by 3.5 points — slightly ahead.
Value: Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong takes Value by 4.89 points — slightly ahead.
Location: Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong takes Location by 4.89 points — slightly ahead.
Comfort: Somerset Palace Seoul takes Comfort by 1 points — slightly ahead.
Services: Somerset Palace Seoul takes Services by 10 points — noticeably ahead.
Price
Somerset Palace Seoul
EUR 135
Studio
Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong
EUR 123
Standard Double Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFitness centerFree WifiNon-smoking roomsRestaurantWifi in all areas
Only Somerset Palace Seoul
1 swimming poolFree parkingPet friendlyPrivate Parking
Only Shilla Stay Gwanghwamun Myeongdong
Family roomsParking on site