— Seoul, South Korea —
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square
An Insider's Take
'This ultra-modern luxury tower rises above Seoul's historic Dongdaemun district, where 600-year-old city gates meet cutting-edge fashion and 24/7 shopping energy.'
What's Special?
The hotel sits in the heart of Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Zaha Hadid's futuristic architectural masterpiece that looks like a spaceship landed in ancient Seoul. You're literally steps from both the historic Dongdaemun Gate (built in 1396) and some of Asia's largest wholesale fashion markets that never sleep. The rooftop offers stunning views of the illuminated DDP at night, creating an otherworldly backdrop.
WhatAHotel! Pro-Tip: Visit the nearby Gwangjang Market early morning for authentic Korean street food, then return for late-night shopping at Doota and Migliore - the fashion malls here stay open until dawn.
Don't Miss
The LED rose garden at DDP that blooms with 25,000 digital flowers every evening, and the ancient Heunginjimun Gate illuminated just a 5-minute walk away. The contrast between Seoul's past and future is nowhere more dramatic than right outside your hotel door.
Commentary Courtesy of Ai.
Exclusive Complimentary Perks
- A Room Category Upgrade subject to availability at Check-In
- Complimentary Breakfast x 2 Daily*
- A Customized Welcome Amenity
- Free Basic WiFi
- Late Check-Out, subj to avails on a specific request only
Bonvoy Rewards Points will be earned on any booking.
*The Free Breakfast x 2 Daily may be Full Breakfast or Continental. It is at the hotel’s sole discretion at a specific venue on property. City hotels usually offer Continental Breakfast and Resorts offer Full Breakfast.
Perks Comparison
| Amenity / Perk | Standard Online Booking | WhataHotel! Booking |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Breakfast | Room Only (Breakfast is Usually Extra) | Free Breakfast for 2 Daily |
| Room Upgrade | None | Priority Upgrade if Available at Check-in |
| Hotel Credit | None | $100 Credit |
| Internet Access | At an Additional Charge | Free Wi-Fi Access |
| Any Special Offer | Not Combinable With Any Other OfferVaries | Combinable with the Exclusive Perks |
*The Perks are verified by Lorraine Travel, a Preferred Partner agency, in business since 1948.