최초입력 2025.02.14 11:00:44
The Shilla Seoul has been recognized as South Korea’s first and only hotel to receive a Forbes Travel Guide 5-star rating for seven consecutive years, the hotel announced on Thursday.
Forbes Travel Guide officially released its 2025 rankings on Wednesday, naming The Shilla Seoul as a 5-star hotel.
Originally launched in 1958 as the Mobil Travel Guide, Forbes Travel Guide has been evaluating hotels, restaurants, and spas for 67 years, establishing itself as a global benchmark for luxury accommodations.
Anonymous inspectors assess hotels worldwide, grading them on over 900 criteria before assigning ratings of 5-star, 4-star, or recommended status.
As of this year, only 336 hotels worldwide hold a 5-star rating.
Korea was first included in Forbes Travel Guide’s evaluations in 2017.
The Shilla Seoul initially received a 4-star rating before becoming the country’s first-ever 5-star hotel in 2019, maintaining its prestigious status for seven years.
This year, only two hotels in Korea—The Shilla Seoul and Four Seasons Hotel Seoul—were awarded 5-star ratings.
The Shilla Seoul was credited for its personalized service, outstanding dining options, and seamless guest experience from check-in to check-out. Its tailored room services were also highlighted for their excellence in meeting individual guest preferences.
The hotel’s signature all-day dining restaurant, The Parkview, received high marks for attentive service, fresh seasonal ingredients, and fine-dining-level menu quality.
The Shilla Seoul also offers The Library, a bar and lounge featuring live performances and premium beverages, as well as four fine-dining restaurants—La Yeon (Korean), Continental (French), Ariake (Japanese), and Palsun (Chinese).
All four fine-dining establishments are internationally acclaimed, having been featured in La Liste, the prestigious global restaurant guide curated by the French government.
The hotel also represented Korean cuisine at La Liste’s official event in Paris.
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