Shilla Stay Busan Haeundae

It’s very poor value for money. Rooms are minimalist to the maximum and it has an awful chemical smell don’t know from where . The wall papers are peeling and the queen size bed is like a super single. Limited to only 2 bottles of water per day. The tik tok influencer who gave a good review of this place should be hung !!

Really experience was great right from the start at check in. Room was decently sized, and the gym had the basic essentials. Location is great, with an emart right at the lobby of the hotel. One thing to note is that, it could be the dampness due to the nearby beach, the wallpapers had air bubbles spaces bulging out.

The hotel’s biggest strength is its location. It’s just a short walk from the beach, close to convenience stores, coffee shops, several restaurants, and around seven minutes from the MTR, making it a convenient base for exploring the area. The bed was comfortable, the room included a smart TV, and there were useful dining options in the basement. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience didn’t live up to the hotel’s four-star rating. My room wasn’t cleaned properly before check-in, with hairs left in the bathtub, and the overall décor felt basic. There was no wardrobe or hanging space for clothes, the walls were thin enough to hear neighbouring rooms, and the lifts were extremely slow, with guests discouraged from using the stairs. The biggest disappointment was that hotel guests are charged an additional fee to use the swimming pool. This wasn’t made clear before booking and only became apparent after I’d already ordered a drink from the pool bar, which left a poor impression. The pool itself is also very small. Staff were generally not particularly welcoming, although one member of staff at the ticket counter was very helpful. Overall, this hotel is worth considering if location is your top priority, but I think the extra charges for facilities and the lack of attention to cleanliness and guest experience make it difficult to recommend as a four-star property.