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Ibis Ambassador Seoul MyeongdongvsJW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong is preferred by most writers compared to JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul. ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong ranks #17 in Seoul with approval from 3 reviews including Michelin Guide, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
Ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
59-5 Myeong-dong 1Ga, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-021, South Korea
From $64/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Set in a fantastic location near the shopping district of Myeongdong, this hotel is an exceptional value for the price." Full review
Rough Guide "Mid-range hotel right in the centre of Myeongdong, with clean and presentable rooms."
Michelin Guide "A city center location, catering mainly for businessmen. Rooms on the upper floors, like the bar, have a good view over Namsan and the district of Myeong-dong."
Fodor's "Located in the heart of downtown Seoul, the Ibis Ambassador is an excellent value for both business and sightseeing." Full review
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Afar Magazine Fodor's Frommer's Michelin Guide
279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-126, South Korea
From $216/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Tacked on to the end of Dongdaemun Market, the five-star JW is a swish pad to come home to after a busy day (or night) shopping at the wholesale malls next door." Full review
Time Out "Ask anyone where the hippest hotel in Seoul is, and most of them would pick the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul." Full review
Afar Magazine "Travelers looking for upscale accommodations in the bustling shopping district of Dongdaemun will be rewarded with postcard-worthy views of the ancient East Gate at Seoul’s second JW Marriott property." Full review
Fodor's "With 170 rooms and 15 suites, the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul is a modern luxury hotel intended to meet your every amenity need, even the ones you didn't know you need (like Bose speakers)." Full review
Frommer's "In addition to stupendous service, the rooms here are some of the nicest in the city...with contemporary minimalist designs, and is equipped with luxurious amenities such as Nespresso machines" Full review
Michelin Guide "The hotel combines a sleek modern design with the full suite of business and leisure amenities...home to several good restaurants and bars, a well-equipped spa and fitness center" Full review
