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RYSE, Autograph Collection

Seoul, South Korea

About RYSE, Autograph Collection

A Marriott Autograph Collection hotel in the middle of Hongdae, Seoul's liveliest neighbourhood for indie music, street performers and late bars. Its 15th-floor rooftop cocktail bar, Side Note Club, looks out over Hongdae and is built around music and mixology — an easy place to take a seat at the bar alone and watch the neighbourhood light up.

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📍130 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable for solo guests.
✓ Higher-end ($$$).

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