Wednesday, September 7, 2011

The Shilla Jeju Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, Korea

The Shilla Jeju
Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, Korea


Style: Classic Luxury. Built: 1990. Remodeled: 1998. Rooms: 429. Suites: 28.

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Shilla Jeju enjoys one of the most spectacular settings on the stunning island of Jeju. The Shilla Jeju is set in its own private 21-acre cliff-top gardens at the center of the comprehensive Jungmun Resort Complex on the South coast of Jeju lsland. Since the opening in 1990, as Korea's first 5 star resorts, The Shilla Jeju has been the most prestigious venue in the Jungmun Resort Complex.

The Shilla Jeju resort, the premier destination in Jeju, is at the forefront of a new tourism and conference era, attracting world-class conferences and becoming the address for thousands of VIPs. As a world class resort, the service focuses on satisfying guests beyond their expectations.

Fine Dining on Site
Cheonjee featuries traditional Korean dishes, Hinode offers genuine Japanese cuisine, Cozy provides the best view and taste, Badang Lobby Lounge is known as the place to see and be seen, Ollae is the quiet library bar that offers interesting books and fragrant wines, and Dalmoree is equipped with Karaoke for an amusing evening.
Fitness Center
The Fitness club offers indoor and outdoor pools, a gymnasium, tennis court, and saunas.
Beach
At The Shilla Jeju's garden, take the wooden stairs that go down to Jungmun beach. After passing the garden, you can see the Observatory in front, open to the Ocean.
Casino Gambling
The Shilla Jeju invites gamblers to Continental casino located at the lobby level of the hotel.
Golf Driving Range
There is an indoor driving range.
Golfing
Jeju Island offers 31 golf courses, all with fantastic views.
Hiking
All roads in Jeju are connected to the sightseeing attractions; the whole island can be covered in 2-3 days. The 180 km round road along the seashore is flat and well-paved, perfect for beginners.
Hotel Address

The Shilla Jeju
3039-3, Saekdal-dong
Seogwipo-si , Jeju-do 697-130
Korea




Location Summary
Jeju-do is the biggest island in Korea, Situated in the southwest of the Korean peninsula and in the north of the Southern Sea. It embraces 62 isles and has a total area of 1,825 sq. km. Jeju-Island is 452 km away from Seoul and 301km from Busan. The island is located within a 989-km distance from Osaka, Japan, 499 km from Shanghai, China, and a 1,030km-distance from Hong Kong. The Shilla Jeju is situated on a hill near the seaside golf course, the Jungmun Golf Club, which covers the central part of the Jungmun Tourist Complex. The hotel is about a 50-minute ride from Jeju International Airport by limousine bus or taxi.