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The Shilla Seoul vs JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
The Shilla Seoul and JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul are both rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Shilla Seoul ranks significantly higher than JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul. The Shilla Seoul comes in at #3 in Seoul with praise from 6 publications including Fodor's, oyster.com and Rough Guide.
The Shilla Seoul
Frommer's
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202, Jangchungdong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
From $235 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The location is a bit inconvenient if you want to be in the middle of it all, but it's great for those looking for a quieter place to stay."
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Fodor's
"It contains a luxury spa by French cosmetic brand Guertain as well as all the trappings of a true four star hotel."
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Travel + Leisure
"If hotel design were an Olympic sport, the Shilla would be the Michael Phelps of Seoul properties."
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Rough Guide
"Tucked away in a quiet area on the eastern access road to Namsan, this hotel is characterized by the traditional style of its rooms and exterior."
Michelin Guide
"This top-class hotel has a legendary reputation for high-quality service and has played host to many foreign dignitaries."
JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Afar Magazine
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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."
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Time Out
"Ask anyone where the hippest hotel in Seoul is, and most of them would pick the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul."
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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."
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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)."
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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"
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