Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Desserts from JW Marriott Jeju JW Marriott Jeju Though Seoul’s luxury hotels are packed with enticing restaurants, most enlist a Western-centric approach in the name of familiarity and convenience. While there’s nothing wrong with room service club sandwiches, French bistros, and pâtisseries, what if you’re seeking a high-end property that solely focuses on Korean gastronomy? (I’m guessing you didn’t fly around the world to be coddled with food you already know.) Exterior of JW Marriott Jeju JW Marriott Jeju This is when Jeju enters the picture.
A swift hourlong flight from Seoul, this enchanting subtropical island marked by twisting volcanic rock, black sand beaches, and jade-colored water has long been a getaway for Koreans and is on the world’s busiest flight route. As of last year: it’s also home to one of South Korea’s best hotels for food, JW Marriott Jeju Resort , a tranquil cliffside oasis envisioned by Bill Bensley—the creative force behind other iconic Asian destinations including Thailand’s Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle. JW Marriott Jeju's welcome ritual of hot tea and Udo peanut candies JW Marriott Jeju From the moment you’re greeted with tea and Jeju tangerine candy in the sleek Hanok-inspired lobby, it’s clear JW Marriott Jeju Resort is all about honoring Korean culture from check-in to check-out.
The culinary journey flows to the 197 spacious guest rooms and suite s—whic.
