JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul

JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul stands where Heunginjimun Gate lands right in the window. The thing that shows up most often in reviews is how friendly the staff are, followed by the pool and the view outside.

The Dongdaemun shopping district and the Hanyangdoseong Fortress Wall trail are within walking distance, so it comes up often for staycations where you plan to spend the whole day resting in the middle of the city.

What guests like

• Friendly service

  Several reviews say the staff were friendlier than at any hotel they'd been to, and one mentions being walked to the room and shown how everything worked, one thing at a time.

• Indoor Pool

  One review says it was the best hotel pool they'd swum in anywhere in Seoul, and several note it was quiet on weekdays or in the late afternoon.

• Dongdaemun at night

  Many reviews were struck by the large windows looking out on Heunginjimun Gate and the DDP, alongside comments that the view was fine even without paying extra.

• Right by the station

  One review says that since it's right by the subway station, they got there easily by public transport even on a day with heavy traffic.

• Plush Bedding

  Comments about the plush bedding and a satisfying room condition often show up as a pair.

• Bathroom with a bathtub

  One review says the bathroom layout is unusual but the bathtub was a plus, so it's worth putting some weight on time spent washing up and unwinding.

Good to know

• Split opinions on breakfast

  Reviews calling the breakfast excellent sit right alongside ones saying the variety or the taste fell short of expectations, so it comes down to personal taste.

• Waits on full-house days

  One review says that on fully booked days the check-in wait ran over an hour, with nowhere much to sit.

• Tight parking lot

  One review names the cramped parking lot as its only regret, and free parking is limited to one car per room.

Recommended for

• Dongdaemun staycation
• A night in Seoul with a pool
• Night-view anniversary

Explore the property

Many say the rooms were tidy and spacious, and one review notes the windows are so large you could see toward Heunginjimun Gate even from the head of the bed. Some even mention that because outside food isn't brought in, the room stayed pleasant for a long time.

There's a bathtub, so you can work a long soak into the end of the day. Several reviews call the layout unusual; bathrobes and a bidet are laid out, but disposable toothbrushes and shaving kits cost extra.

The pool is the space mentioned most about this hotel. One review says it felt almost private on a weekday or in the late afternoon, when few people were around. Swim caps are required and the main pool and jacuzzi have age limits, so it's worth checking ahead if you're bringing children.

Dongdaemun and the DDP both frame up in the window, and one review says the DDP side was the prettier of the two. Rooms with better views cost extra, but several reviews say the view was fine even without paying more.

One review notes the walk between the Korean and Western breakfast stations is fairly long, so give yourself time in the morning. Some praise the rice noodle soup while others found the variety lacking, and there are mentions of waiting at the breakfast restaurant on full-house days.

One review says it helps to split up how you use the executive lounge. Others note the basic food selection was disappointing, and since only guests 18 and older may enter, it's better left out of the plan if you're traveling with children.

Key information

Location & nearby

It's on the road that runs along Cheonggyecheon Stream, so Heunginjimun Gate and the Hanyangdoseong Fortress Wall trail are within walking distance. One review mentions an evening walk along the wall, and Dongdaemun Market and the DDP are walkable as well.

Several reviews note the subway station is right out front, so it's easy to get around without a car. There are restaurants inside the building too, so late-night meals are less of a worry, and with the sights clustered nearby, filling a whole day in the city center never gets dull.

Policies and notices

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  동대문뷰 너무 운치있고 좋았어요. 직원분들 정말 친절하시고 센스가 넘쳐요 ^^ 수영장은 서울 시내 어떤 호텔보다 수영하기 좋은듯요~~ 만족스런 호캉스였습니다^^

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  서울은 차가막혀서 대중교통으로 다녀왔는데 역에서 바로있어서 너무 편하고 좋았습니다. 수영도 오후타임으로 즐기니 사람도 많지않았고 추가요금을 내지 않았는데도 뷰가 괜찮았습니다. 아침 조식도 괜찮았고 전반적으로 마음에 듭니다. 잘 이용했고 또 이용할 의사 있습니다.

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  장*형 · 3년 전

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  연휴날이였는데 얼리체크인도 해주고 풀부킹이라 조식당 기다려야했던건 아쉽지만 ㅠ 얼리체크인덕에 생일파티도 성공적이였어요 동대문뷰도 바로 보이진 않지만 침대 머리맡에서 보이는 정도...? 어째뜬 만족 만족

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  행사가격으로 저렴하게 좋은경험했습니다 깨끗하고 친절하고 호텔시설 모두 만족스러웠어요 다만 조식이 평에비해 가짓수나 맛이 좀 떨어졌고 룸서비스가 계속 취소되더군요.. 이점은 많이 아쉬웠어요 다음번에 기회되면 다시 묵을 의사있습니다 (물론 조식빼구요)

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  J*y · 4년 전

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  체크인 당시 남자 직원분께서 1시간 30분 일찍 가능한 방으로 업그레이드해 주시고 너무 친절했다. 저녁에 수영장 시설 이용 전에 프론트에 직접 문의했을 경우에도 직원분들이 성심성의껏 실시간으로 안내해 주셨고 조식 음식들도 불편함 없이 맛있는 식사를 했던 점

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  정*름 · 4년 전

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  우선 너무 깔끔하고 룸이 넓었어요~ 화장실 구조가 독특했는데 욕조도 있고 좋았어요 침구가 푹신하구 음식 반입이 안되서 그런지 룸 상태가 쾌적하더라구요~~ 그리고 창문이 커서 흥인지문 뷰도 볼 수 있었고 근처 맛집도 많고 저녁에 성곽 산책도 했네요!! 조식도 신청해서 먹었는데 맛있었어요~ 다만, 동선이 한식이랑 아메리칸식(?) 동선이 엄청 길어요ㅎㅎㅎ

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  김*희 · 4년 전

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  지금까지 방문한 어느호텔보다 친절했고 수영장도 고급지고 좋았습니다. 룸컨디션도 너무 만족스럽고, 조식도 훌륭했어요. 단점은 주차장이 좁다는거 정도입니다. 주변 관광지도 많아서 다시 방문하고싶어요^^ 내돈내산후기에요

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  박*익 · 4년 전

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  리셉션 카운터 여직원분의 상냥하고 친절한 체크인 서비스에 더해 룸까지 안내 후 상세한 룸 설명과 함께 커튼 티비 사용요령과 주의사항을 상세하게 알려주시는 남직원 분의 서비스가 돋보였습니다 욕조의 샤워기 수전 전환하는게 고장이 나 있긴 했지만 이용하는데는 욕조 사용하는데는 문제가 없었네요

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  권*창 · 4년 전

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