Hotel Information: The mostly American business guests enter the hotel via a triple-storey atrium with floor-to-ceiling windows and marble floors. Pale wood panelling and fittings in wood and brass complement the opulent antique style, which is offset by multicoloured, contemporary paintings and sculptures, as well as occasional Korean antiques. A vast staircase with a cascading water feature leads to restaurants and bars.

Insider tip: Only a few kilometres from the JW Marriott Hotel is the Seoul Centre of Education and Culture, which makes for an interesting visit. It contains an art exhibition space, cultural centre, sports centre, and sculpture park, and is set in expansive natural surrounds. Its main theatre hosts plays, dance, movies, and opera. The Centre also hosts a large, drive-in movie theatre that shows the latest cinema releases.

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Spa

The 330-square-metre (3,550-square-foot) Marquis Thermal Spa and Fitness Club at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul offers a full range of therapies, including massages, body scrubs and wraps, facial treatments, hand treatments, therapeutic baths, and foot baths. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool and large spring-water spa tub, as well as an adjacent, comprehensive fitness and sports centre.

The Marquis Thermal Spa and Fitness Club aims to balance body rhythms that have been disrupted by the stresses of daily life. It has a holistic program for men and women. Signature treatments include aromatherapy, dry flotation, and oxygen therapy.

Flight Reviver (1 hour, 45 minutes): KRW210,000 (US$226)
A full-body aromatherapy treatment using special soothing oils that have been clinically formulated to help relieve the exhaustion of air travel. Followed by a stimulating body hydrotherapy bath and foot-care massage.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Total Hydrotherapy Recipe (2 hours): KRW250,000 (US$270)
A deluxe treatment that includes a body polish; Vichy or Blitz shower; and a relaxing, therapeutic hydro bath with choice of mineral salts or aromatherapy bath oils. Finishes with a full aromatherapy massage.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Marine Body Scrub with Hydro Bath (50 minutes): KRW100,000 (US$108)
The treatment gently eliminates dead skin cells and impurities in order to optimise penetration of active ingredients in subsequent treatments. The scrub leaves the skin lighter and suppler.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

New Wraptuous Float Treatment (1 hour, 20 minutes): KRW190,000 (US$205)
Promotes relaxation of the mind as well as the body. The flotation is followed by a cocoon wrap and suspension in a dry-water environment.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Aromatherapy Back, Neck, and Shoulder Massage (30 minutes): KRW65,000 (US$70)
Essential oils are used to relieve muscular tension in the neck, head and shoulders.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Reflexology (50 minutes): KRW80,000 (US$86)
Works on the reflexes of the feet, which correspond to various parts of the body, to relax the whole system, improve circulation, and revitalise. At the same time, the body is cleansed of impurities and toxins.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Body Glow (30 minutes): KRW60,000 (US$65)
A gentle exfoliation crème, specifically formulated to cleanse and de-grime, is applied, to leave the skin feeling naturally soft, supple and smooth.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Relaxing Seaweed Body Wrap (55 minutes): KRW120,000 (US$130)
A high-powered demineralising treatment that encourages relaxation and relieves stress. Uses Lithothamnion and marine salts to provide trace elements that encourage cell renewal.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

No-Frills Hydrotherapy Bath (20 minutes): KRW50,000 (US$54)
The hydrotherapy bath uses water pressure to combat physical ailments and stress. When combined with aromatic oils it is also effective in improving circulation and lymphatic drainage, muscle tone, and skin texture.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

GM Collin and Algotherm products are used at the Marquis Thermal Spa.

Rooms

497 guestrooms at the JW Marriott Hotel Seoul offer river or mountain views. The décor is in olive and green shades, with wood furnishings, and bird prints on the walls. Beds are made up with Marriott’s Revive Collection bedding. Desks have lamps, speakerphones, and data ports; high-speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. Cable/satellite TVs offer premium channels such as CNN and ESPN, as well as pay movies. The minibars include refrigerators and complimentary bottled water; there are also coffee makers. Other amenities include irons and ironing boards, laptop-sized safes, umbrellas, and trouser presses. Bathrooms have separate showers and jetted tubs, as well as make-up mirrors, bathroom scales, hair driers, and bathrobes and slippers.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Pay movies
• Premium bedding
• Climate control
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Direct-dial phone
• Internet access - surcharge
• Voice mail
• Multi-line phone
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service
• Bathroom telephone
• Extra towels/bedding in room

• Handheld shower
• Makeup mirror
• Sewing kit
• Slippers
• Separate bathtub and shower
• Bathroom scale
• Bathrobes
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Jetted tub
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic check-out
• Trouser press
• In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
• Television - Satellite service
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

The Fitness Club at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul covers 13,940 square metres (150,050 square feet) and contains over 150 items of fitness equipment, including CardioWave machines and a kinesis wall. There are two squash courts (surcharge), table tennis, 22 indoor golf-driving ranges (surcharge), a rock-climbing wall (surcharge), and a scuba-diving pool (surcharge). A 25-metre (82-foot), six-lane indoor swimming pool, as well as an indoor children’s pool, are also provided. Services offered include fitness counselling, body analysis, and classes in aerobics, yoga, meditation, and stretch.

There are numerous golf courses in the vicinity of Seoul, including Asiana Country Club (25 km/16 miles), Shilla Country Club (28 km/17 miles), and New Seoul Country Club (30 km/19miles). Jet skiing, sailing, and horse riding are also available nearby. In winter, the nearest ski areas are at Bears Town Ski Resort (40km/25 miles) and Yang-ji Ski Resort (60km/37 miles).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range on site
• Skiing - downhill nearby
• Snowboarding nearby
• Swimming on site

• Personal watercraft nearby
• Aerobics on site
• Racquetball/squash on site
• Running track/path on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Horse riding/rental nearby

Property Amenities

The 34-story JW Marriott Hotel Seoul has 497 guestrooms and nine restaurant and bar venues. There is a full-service business centre, as well as an extensive conference centre with eight function rooms. The Marquis Thermal Spa offers a wide range of health and beauty treatments and massages, and has a spa tub with natural spring water. The adjacent fitness centre covers 13,940 square metres (150,050 square feet) and contains over 150 items of fitness equipment and a large variety of recreational and sports facilities. A 25-metre (82-foot), six-lane indoor swimming pool, as well as an indoor children’s pool, are also provided. Also on site are a barber/beauty shop, gift shop, florist, tailor, jewellery store, and car rental desk.

Valet parking:
Available in the hotel’s secure basement-parking area (surcharge).
Self parking:
In the hotel’s secure basement-parking area; complimentary for guests.

The JW Marriott Hotel Seoul provides a full-service business centre and a conference centre with eight function rooms. Wireless high-speed Internet access is available in the public areas, while the meeting rooms offer both wired and wireless high-speed Internet access.

Business centre: The business centre has three meeting rooms, accommodating up to four, 10, and 12 people, respectively; these may be rented by the hour. Guests may also rent laptop computers, beam projectors, fax machines, slide and overhead projectors, mobile phones, VCRs, and DVD players with corresponding monitors. Services include conference telephony, translation and interpretation, typing, printing, photocopying, and courier.

Internet access: Wireless high-speed Internet access is available in the public areas, while the meeting rooms offer both wired and wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharges apply). The business centre has computer terminals with high-speed Internet access, which costs KRW2,200 (US$2.50) for ten minutes. Fee(s) subject to change without notice.

Conference/function room(s): Eight function rooms cover a combined area of 2,425 square metres (26,102 square feet). The 965-square-metre (10,387-square-foot) Grand Ballroom has a seating capacity of 1,000, and can be sub-divided into five smaller areas. Meeting Room One, covering 283 square metres (3,046 square feet), hosts 120 in conference style or 180 for dining, and can also be sub-divided. The remaining function rooms range in size from 34–191 square metres (366–2,056 square feet). The Boardroom can accommodate up to 18 people.

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Airport transportation (surcharge)
• Number of rooms: 497
• ATM/banking
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Ballroom(s)
• Banquet facilities
• Parking (valet) $5-$15
• Number of floors: 34
• Bar/lounge
• Beauty services
• Business center
• Cell phone/mobile rental
• Coffee shop or café
• Computer rental
• Concierge desk
• Conference room(s)
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Exhibit space
• Express check- in
• Express check-out
• Fitness equipment
• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand

• Hair salon
• Health club
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (secure)
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking garage
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Shoe shine
• Shopping on site
• Spa tub
• Swimming pool - children's
• Swimming pool - indoor
• Tour assistance
• Translation services
• Umbrella
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Pets not allowed
• South Korean citizens pay VAT

• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Location Details

Incheon International Airport (ICN): Approximate travel time is 60 minutes and distance is 60 kilometres (37 miles).

Getting there: KAL Limousine Buses and taxis provide the most convenient ways of reaching the hotel. JW Marriott Hotel Seoul offers a car pick-up service from the airport. Rental cars are not recommended for travellers unfamiliar with this area.

Getting around: Seoul’s excellent subway system is the fastest way of getting around the city, although it can be very crowded during rush hours. The eight lines are colour-coded, and display maps and train announcements are in English as well as Korean. The nearest station, Express Bus Terminal, lies directly beneath the hotel and is on the intersection of Line 3 (orange) and Line 7 (olive). Trains run every few minutes, with tickets costing KRW600 (US$0.65) inside Service Area One and KRW700 (US$0.75) inside Service Area Two. There is also a bus system that runs from early morning until midnight, but this is more difficult to navigate for those unfamiliar with the city. Taxis cost KRW1,900 (US$2) for the first two kilometres and KRW100 (US$0.10) for each 144 metres thereafter; a 20% surcharge is applicable after midnight. Deluxe taxis (with black and yellow signs) cost more, but accept credit cards and offer receipts. Some taxis of both types have a ‘Free Interpretation’ sign on the door, and provide a phone interpretation service in English and Japanese.

Closest bus stop to the hotel: JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 60 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): KRW13,000 (US$14) one way; subject to change without notice.

Schedule and directions (subject to change without notice): A limousine shuttle bus travels from the airport to a stop at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul every 20–30 minutes, from early morning to late evening. Guests may take the KAL Limousine Bus from either bus stop 4A or 10B. JW Marriott is the first stop on this route.

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 60 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): KRW65,000 (US$70)

Instructions: Taxi stands are located outside the baggage claims halls at the airport’s international terminals.

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 60 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): KRW135,000 (US$145)

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): The hotel shuttle service is available 24 hours daily. However, guests must contact the hotel at least 48 hours prior to arrival in order to give the staff an estimated time of arrival. Hotel contact details will be included in the reservation confirmation for bookings via this Web site. Upon exiting the customs area at the airport, guests should look for the driver with a paging board.

Know Before You Go

Pets (other than guide dogs) are not permitted at the JW Marriott Hotel Seoul. Tipping is not generally expected in Korea, although guests are welcome to tip for outstanding service.

There are no lifeguards on duty at the swimming pools. Adults should remain with children under 12 years of age at all times.

South Korean citizens will be charged the VAT on the spot prior to check-out.

Fees

Please note that until 12/31/2008, the standard 10% hotel VAT will not be charged to foreign nationals staying in South Korea for fewer than 6 months. Foreign guests will be required to present a passport upon check-in for the VAT fee to be waived.

South Korean citizens will be charged the VAT on the spot prior to check-out.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.

Amenities

• Golf simulator in fitness centre – KRW5,000 (US$6) per 30 minutes
• Squash courts – KRW40,000 (US$43) per 45 minutes
• Scuba diving in fitness centre – KRW80,000 (US$86) for one dive
• Climbing wall in fitness centre – KRW30,000 (US$32) for two hours, or KRW100,000 (US$108) for a two-hour group lesson

  Facilities
  

• Wireless high-speed Internet access in public areas – surcharge
• High-speed Internet access in guestrooms – KRW23,000 (US$25) per 24-hour period
• Valet parking – KRW15,000 (US$16) per 24-hour period

  Business facilities
  

• Wired and wireless high-speed Internet access in meeting rooms – surcharge
• High-speed Internet access in business centre – surcharge
• Meeting room rental – room for four is KRW55,000 (US$60) per hour; room for 10 is KRW99,000 (US$107) per hour; and room for 12 is KRW121,000 (US$130) per hour

  Services
  

• Airport transfers – surcharge

  This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Dining

JW's Grill - American-style restaurant serving prime ribs, grilled fish, and more. Large selection of wines. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Man Ho Restaurant - Chinese restaurant serving Cantonese and Sichuan dishes. Contemporary décor with Chinese elements in pinks and reds. Domed ceiling and wooden dividing screens. Private dining rooms available. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Marriott Café - International cuisine with a wide range of Western and Asian dishes. Buffet and à la carte meals. Located on second floor of atrium lobby. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Mikado Restaurant - Japanese restaurant serving sushi, teppanyaki and robatayaki dishes. Western-style seating and wood and slate décor with ambient lighting. Private dining rooms available. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Olivo Restaurant - Italian dining with trattoria-style dishes. Open kitchen, pizza oven. Set menus for lunch. Weekend brunches and semi-buffet. Small, intimate venue with contemporary décor and white linen settings. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Lobby Lounge - Lounge area offering a variety of teas, coffees, pastries, and cookies. Breakfast available, as well as burgers, pasta, Asian dishes, and afternoon tea. Live entertainment in evenings. Located in lobby. Open daily from early morning to midnight.

Exchange Bar - Lobby bar serving pre-dinner cocktails and after-dinner cognacs. Located on second floor of atrium lobby, with views over Seoul. Live piano music. Open daily from late morning to midnight.

Bar Rouge - Stylish wine bar and lounge area with contemporary décor in shades of brown and purple. 256 quality wines, tapas, and bar snacks. Private karaoke rooms with plasma TV screens. Occasional live entertainment. Open daily from early evening until after midnight.

Deli Shop - Gourmet bakery offering a wide selection of freshly baked pastries, breads, sandwiches, and imported gourmet goods and wines. Coffee and tea also available. Located off lobby. Open daily from early morning to late evening.

Address

19-3 Banpo-dong Seocho-gu

Seoul, 137-040

Korea, Republic of

Nearest major airport:

Seoul, South Korea (ICN-Incheon Intl.)

Area:

Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea