Jw Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul Hotel

$$$$||View on mapSeoul, South Korea279, Cheonggyecheon-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 110-126|
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Jw Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul Hotel
279, Cheonggyecheon-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 110-126·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Staff9.6
Comfort9.5
Cleanliness9.4
Facilities9.2
Location9.2
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples32%
Solo13%
Groups10%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Staff9.6
Comfort9.5
Cleanliness9.4
Facilities9.2
Location9.2
Who stays here
Families38%
Couples32%
Solo13%
Groups10%

5-star luxury hotel overlooking historic Heunginjimun Gate in Seoul's Dongdaemun district

Location & Setting

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul is the only luxury hotel located in Seoul's Dongdaemun district, directly opposite historic Heunginjimun Gate. The hotel sits steps from Exit 8 and 9 of Dongdaemun Subway Station (Line 1 and 4), offering direct access to Myeongdong shopping area and Insadong Culture Street within a 10-minute subway ride. Guests can walk to Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Gwangjang Market, with Gimpo Airport 19 miles away and Incheon International Airport an 80-minute drive.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms at JW Marriott Seoul offer sweeping city views through floor-to-ceiling windows, including suites with direct sightlines of Heunginjimun Gate. En suite bathrooms are finished with marble flooring and feature soaking tubs, while a tablet near the bed controls lights, curtains, and the television. Executive Lounge access rooms provide dedicated concierge service, evening canapés, and a private terrace overlooking the city.

Dining & Bars

The hotel houses 5 restaurants, including Tavolo 24, a buffet restaurant serving all-day dining with international and Korean stations. BLT Steak offers dinner menus featuring Wagyu cuts and rack of lamb, with a wine selection and cheese bread noted by guests. The Griffin Bar on the rooftop provides live jazz performances and a balcony overlooking the dynamic city, serving Korean-inspired cocktails.

Wellness & Recreation

The indoor swimming pool uses an eco-friendly water filtration system and is heated year-round, with separate areas for children and complimentary swim caps provided. CLUB 501 houses a state-of-the-art fitness center with a wide range of weights, calisthenics machines, and an indoor golf range. The spa, Provence L'Occitane, offers body treatments, facials, massage packages, and a full-service salon for haircuts, styling, and nail care.

Business & Events

Meeting facilities include banquet halls with lofty ceilings and opulent decor, suitable for private events and conferences. The Executive Lounge provides a dedicated concierge service for business travelers, along with complimentary evening canapés and an open bar from 5pm to 7pm. A business center offers fax, photocopying, and meeting equipment, while the hotel's location near Dongdaemun retail district suits corporate visits.

  • Location: Opposite Heunginjimun Gate, steps from Dongdaemun Subway Station
  • Dining: 5 on-site restaurants including BLT Steak and Tavolo 24
  • Recreation: Indoor eco-friendly pool and CLUB 501 fitness center with golf range
  • Exclusive: Executive Lounge with evening canapés and open bar
  • Entertainment: Rooftop bar The Griffin with live jazz

License number: 5888500598

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of KRW 75000.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Korean
Building
Number of floors:11
Number of rooms:169
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Rooms and availability

Executive King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Double beds
  • Skyline View
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Double beds
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Non-smoking

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Facial

Body wraps

Body scrub

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • City view
  • Skyline View

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Jw Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 360 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.6 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 13.3 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Gimpo, GMP

Location

279, Cheonggyecheon-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 110-126
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279, Cheonggyecheon-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 110-126
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Mall
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park
100 yd
Museums
Seoul City Wall Museum
100 yd
70
Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park
100 yd
Mall
apM PLACE
100 yd
Events
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park
100 yd
Shopping Area
Good Morning City
100 yd
Shopping Area
HelloAPM
100 yd
Restaurant
Tavolo 24
100 yd
Restaurant
BLT Steak
100 yd
Restaurant
The Lounge
100 yd
Restaurant
Seoul Baking Company
100 yd
Restaurant
Kyochon Chicken Dongdaemun 1
100 yd
Restaurant
Jin Ok Hwa Original Chicken Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
J. Hidden House
100 yd
Restaurant
Shake Shack Cheongdam
100 yd
Restaurant
Myeongdong Dakhanmari Main
100 yd
Restaurant
Yellow Cafe Seocho
100 yd

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