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JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
Seoul, South Korea · JW Marriott · Core Luxury
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul opened in early 2014 as the first LEED Gold-certified luxury hotel in Seoul, with 170 rooms kept compact by municipal codes protecting the sightline to Heunginjimun Gate, Korea's National Treasure No. 1, a 14th-century fortress gate visible from almost every floor. The 98-screen Samsung LFD media wall in the Grand Ballroom was the first of its kind in Seoul.
- 170 rooms
- Opened 2014
- Neighborhood: Jongno District
- Rooms from 409 sq ft (38 m²)
About JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
- Seoul's strict building-height and setback regulations near Heunginjimun Gate limited the hotel to just 170 rooms, far fewer than comparable five-star properties in Seoul, making the gate view its primary architectural asset rather than a constraint.
- At opening in 2014, the hotel was the first LEED Gold-certified hotel in Seoul, a distinction it earned with eco-systems embedded in its facade and mechanical plant.
- The Grand Ballroom features a 98-screen Samsung LFD media wall, described at opening as Seoul's first ultra-high-definition installation of its kind in a hotel ballroom.
History
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul opened in early 2014 as Seoul's first LEED Gold-certified luxury hotel, 170 rooms kept compact by codes protecting the sightline to Heunginjimun Gate, National Treasure No. 1.
The setting
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul stands at 279 Cheonggyecheon-ro in Jongno District, with upper-floor terraces looking directly onto Heunginjimun Gate — Korea's National Treasure No. 1, a Great East Gate standing more than 600 years. The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Zaha Hadid's futuristic landmark, is four minutes away by transit, and Myeongdong's commercial core is 11 minutes distant, with the restored Cheonggyecheon stream 20 minutes away. An internal subway connection at Dongdaemun Station places the entire city within easy reach, while the hotel's skyline views compress centuries of Korean urban history into a single sightline — the quality that most defines this micro-location's luxury appeal.
Restaurants and bars
- The Lounge — Bar · Lounge bar
- The Griffin Bar, Jongno-gu — Bar · Bar
- Tavolo 24 — Restaurant
- BLT Steak — Restaurant
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Rooftop bar
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