Marriott's The Link Seoul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel opens in Guro District

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Marriott's The Link Seoul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel opens in Guro District

Published: 08 Oct. 2024, 14:21 Updated: 08 Oct. 2024, 14:27

LEE JIAN
lee.jian@joongang.co.kr

A Junior Suite King inside The Link Seoul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Guro District, western Seoul [MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL]

The Link Seoul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is now officially open in Guro District, western Seoul, Marriott International announced Tuesday.

The hotel's lobby infuses Scandinavian design with traditional Korean elements. The property also reflects connections between travelers and the local community, paying homage to the area’s history as a textile industry hub.

It has 141 rooms, including 16 suites and a Presidential Suite, across 19 floors. The modern design narrative continues into the guest rooms, featuring marble walls, light wood veneers and powder-coated metal details, according to Marriott.

Casual all-day dining space Frame at The Link Seoul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Guro District, western Seoul [MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL]

For dining, the hotel has casual all-day restaurant Frame, modern pub Punch, lounge bar DIGM and bakery-slash-cafe ZAG.

The Link Hall, a 760-square-meter (8,180-square-foot) grand ballroom, can accommodate up to 500 guests. Two smaller meeting rooms are customizable to accommodate up to 100 people. For smaller meetings, there is also a boardroom. All meeting venues are equipped with the latest video conferencing systems, including high-resolution projectors and smart TVs.

The hotel is just about a seven-minute car ride to the Gocheok Sky Dome concert venue, making it an ideal destination for K-pop fans. It also close to the NC Department Store Sin-Guro Branch and Mullae Art Village and is about a 45-minute drive from Incheon International Airport.

"The Link Seoul blends the rich past of Sindorim and its history of textile manufacturing with a distinctly modern sensibility so that guests can experience a true sense of connection with their surroundings during their stay with us,” said Andrew Jung, General Manager of The Link Seoul. “With our original design, bold spaces and locally-inspired art installations, we look forward to creating unforgettable experiences for all our guests as they forge new memories for the future."

“We are thrilled to bring Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio brand into South Korea with the opening of The Link Seoul,” said Duke Nam, Area Vice President for South Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines, Marriott International. “Tribute Portfolio is a growing collection of characterful, independent, boutique hotels united by a common spirit and captivating spaces that bring people together and create experiences that connect travelers to the surrounding community. With its unbeatable location, The Link Seoul is set to welcome guests who are taking the road less explored and are ready to discover a different side of travel.”

BY LEE JIAN [lee.jian@joongang.co.kr]