The Westin Josun Seoul
Sogong-dong, Jung, Seoul
“Historic imperial landmark”
Vibe
Diplomats and business travelers convene across polished marble halls that wrap around the historic, three-story octagonal Hwangudan pavilion.
“Historic imperial landmark”
Hosting Seoul banquets and diplomats since 1914, with The Ninth Gate serving meals beside Hwangudan altar.
Signature Heavenly bedding, executive club lounge access, and marble bathrooms overlooking the historic octagonal imperial pavilion.
Constructed on the grounds of the 1899 Hwangudan altar complex, rebuilt as a modernist high-rise in 1970.
In Sogong-dong overlooking the historic Hwangudan pavilion, steps from City Hall and Myeong-dong shopping.
Rooms
Interiors designed by Adam D. Tihany feature marble bathrooms and large windows framing direct views of the imperial octagonal shrine.
Wellness
A 25-meter indoor pool sits beneath a glass skylight, accompanied by traditional Korean saunas and hot and cold immersion baths.
Backstory
Opened in 1914 as Korea's first Western-style luxury hotel, the property introduced the nation's earliest passenger elevators on former imperial altar grounds.
Eat & drink
The Ninth Gate has poured wine beside imperial gardens since 1924, while Sushi Cho serves omakase against 20th-floor skyline backdrops.
The neighborhood
Set in Sogong-dong, the hotel places Deoksugung Palace, City Hall, and the bustling food stalls of Myeong-dong within an easy stroll.
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