International cuisine and local markets await at this Seoul retreat where travelers can unwind in luxury after exploring the vibrant Dongdaemun district
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JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul is a luxurious base in the city's heart. Rejuvenate at Provence Spa by L'OCCITANE, swim in the indoor pool, or enjoy city views from the rooftop terrace. Free in-room WiFi, on-site shopping, and two cafes for morning coffee.
Located in Jongno-gu, a neighborhood in Seoul, JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Doota Mall and Pyounghwa Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. Migliore Mall and Heunginjimun Gate are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Seoul travel guide
Located close to Heunginjimun Gate and Doota Mall, JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul provides a rooftop terrace, shopping on site, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Indulge in a body scrub, a deep-tissue massage, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and local and international cuisine. In addition to a garden and a hair salon, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
An indoor pool and a children's pool
Free self parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), RV/bus/truck parking, and an electric car charging station
Express check-out, multilingual staff, and concierge services
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 170 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate tubs/showers
46-inch LED TVs with premium channels
Recycling, coffee/tea makers, and heating
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 69,000 for adults and KRW 35,000 for children
2 coffee shops/cafes
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
BLT Steak
Seoul Baking Company
Tavolo 24
The Griffin Bar
The Lounge
Things to do
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Gym
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Sauna
Shopping
Family friendly
Children's pool
In-room crib
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
11,162 square feet of conference space
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
2 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Additional fees apply to children 3-12 years old for breakfast.
Disposable personal items, such as toothbrush, toothpaste, and razors are available with a surcharge.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children aged 2 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 60500.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 69000 for adults and KRW 35000 for children
Valet parking fee: KRW 27000 per day
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: KRW 60500.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Children under 6 years old are only allowed in the children's pool.
This property requires guests to wear swim caps in the pool.
We should mention
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Guests under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
Dongdaemun JW Marriott
JW Marriott Dongdaemun
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Hotel
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Hotel Seoul
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul Hotel
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul Hotel
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul Seoul
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul Hotel Seoul
Frequently asked questions
Does JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul on Mar 8, 2026 start from ¥42,576, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul located?
Located in Jongno-gu, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Doota Mall and Heunginjimun Gate. Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Pyounghwa Market are also within 10 minutes. Dongdaemun Station is only a 2-minute walk and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station is 10 minutes.
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Reviews
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Was great. No complaints. Some misunderstanding due to language barriers.vwry nice staff. Excellent food. Spacious room. Will go back.
And great central location.
Large hotel with good amenities and excellent service. The breakfast Buffet is extensive and caters to every whim - Asian, Western, even gummy bears! Nice spa. Near Dongdaemun Design Plaza.
Hotel is excellent. Fitness facility is great. Service is great restaurants are very good Location good. Will stay agin
Micharl
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Swathi
Dec 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
If you’re looking for a world-class JW Marriott experience, this may not be the place. Our stay was a mixed experience, with some clear highlights and some notable disappointments.
The good:
The location is excellent, easy to walk around, convenient access to public transportation, and simple to get an Uber. It’s close to shopping and the Design Plaza, which was a big plus. The breakfast spread is great, with lots of variety and options. I also really enjoyed the gym and pool facilities, and I had a massage at the spa which I highly recommend. The staff, especially the doormen, were friendly and welcoming.
The not-so-good:
The property feels old and dated, and the rooms clearly show signs of aging. Our headboard had stains, and the shower had brown stains/mold, which was disappointing for a JW Marriott. We arrived at night and received no assistance with our luggage, despite there being two people at reception. We also tried the buffet dinner one evening, which was underwhelming — cold food and no refills. That said, the duty manager Amy handled the situation well and provided good service once we raised these concerns.
Overall, the location and amenities are strong, but the hotel would greatly benefit from a major refresh to truly meet JW Marriott standards.
The location of the hotel was best! dongdaemun is a popular touristy area with DDP, station , Seoul city wall, east gate, the city steam all in 5 min walking distance.
The hotel was very clean and beautiful. The staff was friendly and greeted us everytime we left and arrived at the hotel.
We had the breakfast buffet twice. Although it was pricey, the food was delicious and had plenty of options. The dining options around the hotel qere plentiful as well.
Our room had a beautiful view of the Dongdaemun Gate.
I stayed in this hotel for the 2nd time. This time round i got a better room. Amneties are complete, room is clean, spacious and services are good from every staff i met. Near the subway too.
As usual this hotel is the epitome of service. I especially want to give special credit to max at the front desk. I’m not sure if he’s new, but he was most helpful upon check in all through check out.
I would be close to saying that this has been one of my favourite hotels I have stayed at around the world.
The attentiveness of staff, service, quality could not have been better.
I’m not easily impressed and I’ve had nothing but good things to say.
Hotel and the room itself was dated. Much more of a boutique feel than anticipated. Also, too much noise could be heard from outside, despite being in a designated quiet room. The bed was comfortable as expected, but feel that most of its 5 star hotel competitors in Seoul provide much better value and higher quality in every facet
My wife and I stayed here as part of our South Korea trip. Although our 2.5 year old wasn’t with us she would have had a wonderful time if she was.
Staff were friendly and smiling; from the first doorman that greeted us, to the reception staff, restaurant staff and gym staff. We felt the staff were especially professional and wouldn’t let us lift a finger.
The property is clean, modern and impressive. It is connected to the Dongdaemun metro station which makes getting about very easy. The gym is truly outstanding, as is the swimming pool (with a small toddlers pool full of about 100 rubber ducks).
We had an executive room with a wonderful gate view which was large and modern. It had lounge access and we felt the food offerings were of a great quality.
When I was booking I couldn’t decide between this and the Westin Josun so I booked both. I’m now at the Westin and wish I could go back to the JW Dongdaemun as the Westin is not in the same league.