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Chosun Hotel has been a symbol of Korea since its establishment on October 10, 1914, as a historic landmark of Korea's tourism industry. In 1914, the hotel as located in the center of Sogong-dong, introducing to Korea the 'first ice cream', 'first elevator', 'first dance party' and other attributes of western culture. The Chosun became the center stage of Korea's political, economical, and cultural activities since 1914 to the present.We are striving to lead in business management of the hotel industry in the 21st century.
Official Date : October 10, 1914
Classification : ¡Ú¡Ú¡Ú¡Ú¡Ú
Address : 87, Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea (100-070)
Tel : (82-2)771-0500 / Fax : (82-2)753-6370
E-mail : crm@chosunhotel.co.kr
Structure : 20 ground level floors, 1 underground level floor
Parking Capacity : 500 cars
Number of guest rooms : 453 rooms

Dining : Coffee Shop & Lounge/Compass Rose, Continental/The Ninth Gate, Chinese Restaurant /Hong Yuan, Buffet Restaurant / Aria, Vecchia e Nuovo Deli

Facilities : A grand banquet hall and 6 mid-sized banquet halls equipped with state-of-the-art equipment; health club; swimming pool; sauna; business center; beauty salon; barber shop; drug store; souvenir shop



 
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  ¡Ý From Youido (Youido Park / 63 Building / National
... Assembly / Korea Stock Exchange)

  Cross Mapo Bridge -> Continue straight on Mapo-ro (through Gongdeok-dong) -> Continue straight on Chungjeong-ro (through
Ah-Hyun 3-way intersection) -> Continue straight (road will become Saemunangil) -> Right turn at Sejongno Boulevard (at the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin / across from Kyobo building) -> Continue straight through City Hall intersection (past City Plaza (park) on left, past Deoksugung Palace on right)-> U-turn immediately before Namdaemun intersection (first u-turn after Seoul Plaza Hotel) -> Right turn on one-way street Bukchang-dong-gil (first right turn after Outback) -> Continue straight 300m (Behind Seoul Plaza Hotel Annex) -> Left turn at first major four-way intersection (The Westin Chosun will be visible across the street.) -> The Westin Chosun driveway is on the immediate right.

  ¡Ý From COEX (International Trade Center / Gangnam Air
... Terminal / Hyundai Department Store / Intercontinental
... Hotel)
:
  Take Olympic Expressway (88) -> Cross Banpo Bridge -> Continue straight on Banpo-ro (through Itaewon) -> Continue straight through Namsan 3rd Tunnel -> Continue straight (past Shinsegae Department Store on left / past Bank of Korea at intersection) -> Continue straight for approx. two city blocks -> Immediately after the next intersection, The Westin Chosun driveway will be on the right.

  ¡Ý From Apgujeong (Hyundai Department Store / Galleria
... Department Store / Rodeo Shopping Area / O'Kim's
....Apgujeong)

  Cross Dongho Bridge -> Continue straight on Dongho-ro (through two tunnels) -> Continue straight on Donho-ro (through Jangchung-dong, past Jangchung Stadium & Shilla Hotel) -> Left turn at the Uljiro 5 ga intersection (first major intersection after Sofitel Hotel) -> Continue straight on Uljiro -> Left turn at Namdaemun-ro (Lotte Department Store intersection) -> First right turn (after Lotte Department Store and before Lotte Young World) -> Continue straight (past Tony Roma¡¯s and Parking Lot) -> The Westin Chosun will be on the right.

  ¡Ý From Incheon International Airport
  Drive straight out of airport (road will become Airport Highway) -> Continue on Airport Highway - Gangbyeon Expressway -> Take Mapo Bridge Exit onto Mapo-ro (Do not cross bridge. Take Mapo exit road, but drive in opposite direction of bridge.) -> Continue straight on Mapo-ro (through Gongdeok-dong) -> Continue straight on Chungjeong-ro (through Ah-Hyun 3-way intersection) -> Continue straight (road will become Saemunangil) -> Right turn at Sejongno Boulevard (at the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin / across from Kyobo building) -> Continue straight through City Hall intersection (past City Plaza (park) on left, past Deoksugung Palace on right)-> U-turn immediately before Namdaemun intersection (first u-turn after Seoul Plaza Hotel) -> Right turn on one-way street Bukchang-dong-gil (first right turn after Outback) -> Continue straight 300m (Behind Seoul Plaza Hotel Annex) -> Left turn at first major four-way intersection (The Westin Chosun will be visible across the street.) -> The Westin Chosun driveway is on the immediate right.

  ¡Ý From Gwanghwamun
... (Gyeongbokgung / The Blue House / US Embassy)

  Drive down (south, away from T-intersection) on Sejongno Boulevard (past the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin / past Kyobo building on left) -> Continue straight through City Hall intersection (past City Plaza (park) on left, past Deoksugung Palace on right)-> U-turn immediately before Namdaemun intersection (first u-turn after Seoul Plaza Hotel) -> Right turn on one-way street Bukchang-dong-gil (first right turn after Outback) -> Continue straight 300m (Behind Seoul Plaza Hotel Annex) -> Left turn at first major four-way intersection (The Westin Chosun will be visible kitty-corner at the intersection.) -> The Westin Chosun driveway is on the immediate right.


  Uljiro 1 (il) ga Station () :On Line No. 2 (Green Line)
... - Exit Gate #7

  Walk straight out of exit for one block (passing the front of Lotte Department Store) - Turn right at the first corner (across from Lotte Young Plaza) - Pass Tony Roma¡¯s & Parking Lot - The Westin Chosun Hotel will be on the right.

  City Hall Station :
... On Line No.1 (KNR-Dark Blue Line)
... or Line No. 2 (Green Line)
  * Exit Gates # 6, #7 - Take the crosswalk - The Westin Chosun Hotel.

* or Walk toward Exit Gates 6 & 7 - Follow underground corridor toward Seoul Plaza Hotel and Sogong Underground Arcade - At T-intersection (when you can go straight no longer) turn right and follow corridor toward Myeongdong. Exit Sogong Arcade Gate #8, #10 or #11 - You¡¯ve reached The Westin Chosun Hotel (lower lobby).


  Stops in front of Lotte Department Store
  - Green Bus : 0014, 0015, 7015, 7017, 7020, 7021
- Blue Bus : 103, 143, 151, 152, 163, 26, 262, 500, 701, 702
- Yellow Bus : 02
- Red Bus : 9701, 9705

  Stops in front of Lotte Young Plaza
 

- Green Bus : 0015, 7022
- Blue Bus : 103, 105, 143, 151, 163, 261, 262, 300, 401, 406, 501, 701
- Yellow Bus : 01, 02
- Red Bus : 9301, 9400, 9401, 9402, 9710


  Stops at Myeongdong, opposite Lotte Young Plaza
  - Green Bus : 0015, 7022
- Blue Bus :103, 105, 151, 152, 163, 261, 262, 300, 401, 406, 501, 701, 704
- Yellow Bus : 01
- Red Bus : 9301, 9400, 9401, 9402, 9710


  1. Travel Time
  - Typical : 1 hour 10 min.
- Rush Hour : Over 2 hours

  2. KAL Limousine Buses
  KAL Limousine buses link the Incheon International Airport and downtown Seoul. Tickets are available at the hotel front desk or airport limousine counters. The spacious KAL buses can conveniently accommodate travelers with even very large luggage.
KAL Limousine Bus (Interval : 20 min.) stop No 4B/11A on the first floor of the KAL Limousine Stop at Incheon International Airport. Fare \14,000
1) The Westin Chosun to Incheon International Airport
- First Bus 05:35 / Last Bus 19:00 / Interval : 20 min.
2) Incheon International Airport to The Westin Chosun Seoul
- First Bus 04:55 / Last Bus No.4B 22:40 / 11A 22:25 / Interval : 20 min.
3) Route
Incheon International Airport - Plaza Hotel - Lotte Hotel - The Westin Chosun Hotel - Koreana Hotel - KAL B/D - Incheon International Airport

  3. Hotel Limousine / Rent-a- Car
  - Pick-Up : \ 130,000(including Toll Fee)
- Sending : \ 120,000(including Toll Fee)

  4. Taxi (Fares are approximate)
  - Regular : \ 50,000(Toll Fee included)
- Deluxe : \ 85,000(Toll Fee included)

  5. Toll Fee
: \ 6,700


  Free shuttle service to Itaewon shopping district(travel time : 20 min.)
  - From Hotel 11:00, 13:30, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00
  - From Itaewon 12:30, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00


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  Free shuttle service to Youido
  - On Weekdays
  - Departing time (1 time / daily) : 8:20 AM