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JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
Seoul, South Korea · JW Marriott · Core Luxury
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul opened in 2000 as the first JW Marriott in South Korea, rising 34 stories above the Central City complex in Seocho, with a direct underground link to the Shinsegae Department Store and the Express Bus Terminal station serving subway lines 3, 7, and 9. The hotel underwent a full interior renovation in 2018.
- 522 rooms
- Opened 2000
- Neighborhood: Seocho District
- Rooms from 398 sq ft (37 m²)
About JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
- The hotel sits directly above the Express Bus Terminal subway interchange, one of Seoul's busiest multi-line hubs, serving lines 3, 7, and 9, with access through the same structure that connects to the Shinsegae Department Store, one of the largest in Asia.
- Opened in 2000 as Korea's first JW Marriott, the 34-story tower was renovated in 2018 and maintains 522 rooms in the Banpo riverside district, where average apartment prices consistently rank among Seoul's highest.
History
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul opened in 2000 as the first JW Marriott in South Korea, rising 34 stories above the Central City complex in Seocho, with a direct underground link to the Shinsegae Department Store and the Express Bus Terminal station serving subway lines 3, 7, and 9.
The setting
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul rises above the Central City mixed-use complex at 176 Sinbanpo-ro in Seocho District, with a direct indoor connection to Shinsegae Department Store and the Express Bus Terminal subway hub on lines 3, 7, and 9. The surrounding Banpo precinct commands some of Seoul's highest residential prices, reflecting sustained demand from the capital's professional elite. The Starfield Library in COEX is 31 minutes by transit, the National Museum of Korea 36 minutes, and Namsan's silhouette frames the hotel's upper-floor panoramas. The 34-story tower's dual identity — luxury hotel above one of Asia's largest retail complexes — grounds it firmly in Seocho's most affluent riverside corridor. 5 km from Yongsan District.
Restaurants and bars
- The Lounge, JW Marriott Hotel Seoul — Bar · Lounge bar
- MOBO Bar — Bar · Bar
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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