About this property

Located in the center of Dongdaemun, Seoul's renowned retail district, JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul Hotel is just steps from Exit 8 and 9 of Dongdaemun Subway Station (Line 1 and 4). Rooms boast sweeping city views through floor-to ceiling windows and the luxurious private bathrooms are finished with marble flooring. All-day dining is available at Tavolo 24, a buffet restaurant, while BLT Steak serves dinner menus. The Griffin Bar is located on the rooftop for guests to relax and enjoy cocktails while watching over the dynamic city. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul houses an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, meeting rooms and banquet halls. From the hotel, the popular Insadong Culture Street is a 10-minute subway ride away on Line 1 while Myeongdong shopping area is a 10-minute subway ride away on Line 4. Gimpo Airport is a 50-minute drive and Incheon International Airport is an 80-minute drive away. JW Marriott Dongdaemun SquareSeoul is 1.2 mi from Insa-Dong, while Gimpo Airport is 19 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Buffet

    • Free parking available at the hotel


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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
  • Green Key (FEE)
    Green Key (FEE)
  • LEED
    LEED

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Christiana
    Canada Canada
    Perfect location attached to subway station, wonderful view, comfortable room. Great pool and fitness facilities
  • Muna
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Great location next to dongdaemun markets, nice rooms
  • Milton
    United States United States
    Great location, very close to subway, excellent buffet with plenty of choices, and the staff is very attentive to your needs.
  • Sandra
    United States United States
    We were on an executive corner king suite. It was lovely and spacious . Perfect. Breakfast was exceptional—-an extensive selection of Asian dishes which were delicious and beautifully presented. All of the staff were lovely, knowledgeable, and...
  • Jennie
    Singapore Singapore
    Location, service, comfort and staff are wonderful and very helpful.
  • Charles
    South Korea South Korea
    The breakfast buffet had a nice selection of foods from Korea and Japan and a western selection. There is very easy subway access. It is very walkable to local culture.
  • Aweseome
    Australia Australia
    The hotel was great. Service was excellent and a big highlight was the breakfast buffet - it was simply amazing! Great variety and high quality
  • Jenny
    United States United States
    we had a large spacious room and location was great
  • Li
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The staff are all very helpful especially the concierge.
  • Ahmad
    Kuwait Kuwait
    Positive / Advantages : - Big & Nice Pool - Very good location - Abundance of Amenities - Excellent Service - Professional and Nice Staff

Hotel area info

Restaurants

5 Restaurants On Site
  • Tavolo 24
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
  • BLT Steak
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
  • The Lounge
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • The Griffin
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
  • Seoul Baking Company
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • 5 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • City view

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

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

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair coloring
  • Haircut
  • Hair treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Chinese

House rules

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
KRW 60,500 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
KRW 60,500 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul