LEED Gold Certified JW Marriott Hotel Opens in Dongdaemun, Seoul

Marriott has expanded its portfolio of hotels in South Korea with the opening of the 170-room JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul.

The new hotel is the second JW Marriott to open in Seoul and the first hotel in the city to receive LEED Gold certification.

Located in the heart of Seoul’s fashion district, adjacent to the train station, key tourist attractions, and Dongdaemun Market which opened in July 1905, the new JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul boasts unobstructed views of Korea’s number one national treasure – the historical Dongdaemun or East Gate.

The hotel’s food and beverage program is curated by a stellar team of award-winning professionals from France, Germany, the US and Korea.

Among the highlights is BLT Steak, of the internationally renowned New York steakhouse; Tavolo 24 - a casual all-day dining restaurant featuring live cooking stations; The Lounge which specializes in artisan chocolates, martinis and afternoon tea, and Seoul Baking Company, which serves fresh cakes and pastries from its open kitchen.

For visitors and locals alike, the roof-top Griffin Bar, overlooking the East Gate, is likely to become one of the most sought after social scenes in the city where guests can sit outside and enjoy the view.

With a total of 10,570 square feet of meeting space and a Grand Ballroom that can accommodate up to 750 guests, the hotel is a viable new choice for the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) market. Among its state of the art meetings facilities is Seoul’s first ultra-high definition 98-screen media wall.

Nicholas Tse, General Manager of JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul said, “Reflecting the JW Marriott brand values of timeless elegance and approachable luxury, the new JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul will deliver a truly authentic travel experience that will impress even the most seasoned and discerning business and leisure traveller.”