Seoul, South KoreaSogong-dong
The Plaza Seoul, Autograph Collection
City Hall design icon
Sogong-dong Seoul, South Korea
Renovated
2010
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Classic LuxeOutside the door
The house
MarriottCity Hall design icon
Directly facing Seoul City Hall Plaza, bold lighting and Italian design set a sophisticated tone at this central crossroads.
What it’s good at
Notable
Boutique interior concept with bold lighting and tailored layouts designed by Italian architect Guido Ciompi.
Notable
Hosting downtown banquets, business meetings and weddings opposite Seoul City Hall Plaza since 1976.
Listed
Polished service, marble bathrooms and an executive lounge overlooking Seoul City Hall Plaza.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in Sogong-dong, the hotel sits right on City Hall Plaza within easy walking distance of Myeongdong.
The rooms
Tailored layouts by Italian architect Guido Ciompi feature dramatic lighting and marble bathrooms overlooking the bustling plaza below.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Lounge chairs line the indoor pool deck beside wide windows that look out across the downtown skyline.
The spa & gym
How it began
First opened in 1976, the property underwent a complete aesthetic transformation in 2010 led by designer Guido Ciompi.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.