THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph CollectionvsJW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
Both THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection and JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul are praised by travel writers. Overall, THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection ranks significantly better than JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul. THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection ranks #20 in Seoul with recommendations from 3 sources including Fodor's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
THE PLAZA Seoul, Autograph Collection
119 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-864, South Korea
From $139/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Directly facing City Hall and adjacent to Deoksugung, you could hardly wish for a more central location."
Fodor's
"After a six-month long renovation in 2010, the Plaza emerged as downtown Seoul's most strikingly unique luxury hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Opposite the rising glass edifice of the new City Hall, you couldn’t get more central than the Plaza, which was given a striking makeover inside and out in 2010." Full review
Afar Magazine
"From your bedside touch-screen phone in The Plaza Hotel in central Seoul, you can control almost everything--the lights, the drapes and curtains, the air conditioning." Full review
Time Out
"Situated in front of City Hall, right next to Seoul Plaza, the Plaza hotel boasts of the most vibrant and metropolitan sceneries of Seoul" Full review
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
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