Vista Walkerhill SeoulvsJW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
Vista Walkerhill Seoul and JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Vista Walkerhill Seoul ranks significantly higher than JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul. Vista Walkerhill Seoul comes in at #2 in Seoul with approval from 8 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
Vista Walkerhill Seoul
177 Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-Gu, Seoul 143-708, South Korea
From $209/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Like W hotels in other cities, Seoul's is the hippest joint in town." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The hippest hotel in town (as all W’s aim to be) occupies an angular, 14-story glass building overlooking the Han River, 30 minutes east of downtown Seoul." Full review
Rough Guide
"With artfully designed furniture in the rooms, neon gym rings in the elevators, sharp-suited staff and a loungey beat pulsing through the lobby, every inch of it is achingly trendy."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"In contrast to the copious cement high-rises quickly slapped up after the war, this 252-room all-glass hotel combines space-age playfulness with Zen tranquillity." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Fashionable and chic, the rooms are spacious and the design innovative."
Afar Magazine
"Starwood’s W Hotel chain is known for its contemporary style and design, and the W Seoul-Walkerhill is no exception." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Formerly the W Seoul, the trademark pinks have given way to more restrained whites and greys at this elegantly rebranded, high-tech hotel perched on a hillside in the far east of the city." Full review
Time Out
"The all-new Vista Walkerhill promotes "sustainable luxury" and it can be felt upon entering the lobby complete with an 800-year-old olive tree." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"High-tech hotel perched on a hillside in the far east of the city. It's a good place to get away from it all, especially at Skyard, a terrace with sun loungers, spa pools and gorgeous views" Full review
Michelin Guide
"The first W hotel in Asia would have to be impressive, and this one certainly is—the W Seoul is an eye-catching sculpture in blue glass, in something of a unique setting, alongside the Han river, at the foot of Mount Acha, on the grounds of the semi-rural Walkerhill hotel and casino complex" 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