The Westin Josun Seoul

Seoul, South Korea. Located in Jung District, in the heart of central Seoul.

The Westin Josun SeoulSeoul, South Korea

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Address: The Westin Josun Seoul
106 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu
Seoul 04533
South Korea
Telephone: +82 2 771 0500
Official website: www.marriott.com
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A 462-room high-rise hotel opened in 1970 on the site of the historic Chosun Hotel.
Seven dining venues, including Aria, the Cantonese Hong Yuan, Sushi Cho, RUBRICA and The Ninth Gate.
Indoor pool, fitness centre and V SPA; the grounds preserve the Hwangungu shrine of the 1897 Hwangudan altar.
Located in Jung District, in the heart of central Seoul.

8 dates, written by Grand Hotels of the World from the sources below.

1897
Emperor Gojong builds the Hwangudan altar complex on the site.
1913
Part of the Hwangudan complex is demolished to make room for a new hotel.
1914
The Chosun Hotel opens during the colonial era.
March 1970
After the old hotel is demolished, a 462-room tower designed by William B. Tabler for American Airlines and the Korean state tourism agency opens.
1981
The hotel joins the Westin chain as the Westin Chosun.
June 1995
Shinsegae takes full ownership after acquiring the local Westin holding company.
2016
Marriott International becomes the brand’s parent company through its acquisition of Starwood.
2021 – 2022
The operator becomes Chosun Hotel & Resort and the hotel is rebranded The Westin Josun Seoul.