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 hotel overlooking Seoul's historic Heunginjimun Gate in the Dongdaemun retail district

Location & Access

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul occupies the only luxury hotel position in the Dongdaemun retail district, directly opposite the historic Heunginjimun Gate. Exit 8 and 9 of Dongdaemun Subway Station (Line 1 and 4) are steps from the hotel, providing direct access to the system through the B1 level bakery. The Cheonggyecheon Stream runs across from the front entrance, and major shopping areas like Myeongdong and the Dongdaemun Design Plaza are within a 10-minute subway ride.

Dining & Nightlife

The hotel houses five distinct dining venues, including the all-day buffet restaurant Tavolo 24 and the dinner-only BLT Steak. On the rooftop, The Griffin Bar serves cocktails accompanied by live jazz performances with a panoramic view of the city skyline. A coffee house on the B1 level offers pastries and beverages, while bar service with wine and champagne is available in the lobby lounge.

Wellness & Fitness

CLUB 501 houses a fitness center equipped with a full range of free weights, calisthenics machines, and cardiovascular equipment - widely noted as one of the best hotel gyms in Seoul. The indoor swimming pool uses an eco-friendly water filtration system and is heated for year-round use. The spa offers body treatments such as scrubs, wraps, and massages, plus a steam room and a relaxation lounge.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul provide floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city or the historic Heunginjimun Gate. En-suite bathrooms are finished with marble flooring and include both a rain shower and a separate soaking tub. Suites in the Executive category grant access to the dedicated Executive Lounge with its own concierge service and private check-in.

Services & Business

The hotel offers a 24-hour business center, meeting and banquet halls with lofty ceilings, and express check-in/check-out. An on-site barber and beauty shop, including the hair salon by Marie, provides styling services. For business travelers, the Executive Lounge provides a private workspace, evening cocktails, and a dedicated concierge to assist with local arrangements.

  • Location: Opposite Heunginjimun Gate and steps from Dongdaemun Subway Station
  • Dining: 5 on-site restaurants including BLT Steak and rooftop bar The Griffin
  • Wellness: Eco-friendly indoor pool and top-tier gym CLUB 501
  • Rooms: Floor-to-ceiling windows and marble bathrooms with city views
  • Business: Executive Lounge with dedicated concierge and meeting facilities
  • Unique: Only luxury hotel in the Dongdaemun fashion and culture district

Licence 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 cots 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

King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed2 Double beds
Executive King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • 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
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Jacuzzi

Facial

Body wraps

Body scrub

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

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

Dining

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

Business

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

Children

  • Cots
  • 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 centre
  • 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 268 £
📏 Distance to centre 2.5 km
✈️ Distance to airport 21.4 km
🧳 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
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Mall
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
190 m
Museum
Seoul City Wall Museum
190 m
70
Dongdaemun Seonggwak Park
190 m
387
Chungmu Art Center
190 m
Mall
Lottefitin
190 m
Shopping Area
HelloAPM
190 m
Museum
Dongdaemun History Museum 1398
190 m
Mall
apM PLACE
190 m
Event hall
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Event Hall
190 m
275 Jangchungdan-ro
Doota
190 m
Restaurant
Tavolo 24
40 m
Restaurant
BLT Steak
90 m
Restaurant
The Lounge
90 m
Restaurant
Seoul Baking Company
90 m
Restaurant
Kyochon Chicken Dongdaemun 1
280 m
Restaurant
Jin Ok Hwa Original Chicken Restaurant
430 m
Restaurant
J. Hidden House
220 m
Restaurant
Shake Shack Cheongdam
200 m
Restaurant
Myeongdong Dakhanmari Main
420 m
Restaurant
Yellow Cafe Seocho
480 m

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