Seoul Gains First LEED Gold Hotel

SEOUL, South Korea — The JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul has become the first hotel in South Korea to achieve LEED Gold certification. The 170-room luxury hotel, located in the city’s fashion district and adjacent to the subway station, is the second JW Marriott hotel in the city.

"South Korea is one of Asia’s fastest growing global economies and a strategically important North Asian travel hub," said Simon Cooper, president and managing director of Asia Pacific for Marriott International, in a statement. "JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul will further strengthen our luxury brand portfolio in this very important market and it will complement our existing JW Marriott Seoul, which continues to be a great standard bearer for the brand."

The building is the first luxury business hotel in the area and provides unobstructed views to the historical Dongdaemun or East Gate. The hotel includes 19 executive sky view rooms, 15 suites and a dedicated executive lounge.

"With every new JW Marriott property, we challenge ourselves to go above and beyond, and opening the first LEED Gold-certified hotel in Seoul is a major accomplishment for the brand," said Mitzi Gaskins, vice president and global brand manager for JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, in a statement. "Not only is respecting and preserving the environment important to us, it is important to our guests, and we’re excited to bring that to life in Seoul."

Additionally, the hotel features internationally renowned dining experiences as well as state-of-the-art meeting facilities to accommodate meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions.

“Reflecting the JW Marriott brand values of timeless elegance and approachable luxury, the new JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul will deliver a truly authentic travel experience that will impress even the most seasoned and discerning business and leisure traveler," said Nicholas Tse, general manager of JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul, in a statement.