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Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel

Hotel

55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

The room was a lovely size, bed was very comfortable

Good well equipped gym Spacious rooms

Friendly staff
10 mentions

The staff were fantastic and incredibly good

The staff went beyond helping me navigate the gluten free choices to daily getti…

Great location
9 mentions

It is not close to the Center of the city but it is close to a subway - approxim…

Only a short stroll to the subway

Clean rooms
7 mentions

The room was spacious and really clean, bed was comfy and staff really helpful

The room was clean, comfortable and spacious

Breakfast available
5 mentions

Breakfast buffet

The breakfast buffet had a huge choice from English and American style to Tradit…

Good value
1 mentions

The hotel is not very close to major tourist sites, but taxi is affordable, and …

Overview

Overlooking 5.18 Freedom Park, Holiday Inn Gwangju is conveniently located a 5-minute drive from Gwangju Airport. Free wireless internet is available throughout the hotel, and there is a 24-hour reception desk with multilingual staff. This 5-star accommodation offers an indoor pool, sauna facilities and a fitness centre. Guests can make a reservation for meetings and banquet at its large banquet halls or meeting rooms. Every room here is air-conditioned and is fitted with a flat-screen TV and a work desk. There also are a minibar, ironing facilities and a closet. Private bathroom is fitted with an electronic bidet. The hotel’s Hourglass restaurant serves authentic Western and Korean dishes all day. Dinner, dessert and alcoholic beverages are available at La Place and the Lobby Lounge. Holiday Inn Gwangju is located 200 metres from Kimdaejun Convention Centre. Kimdaejung Convention Centre Subway Station (Gwangju Line 1) is under a 10-minute walk south from the hotel.

Traveller reviews

E

Eileen

couple

May 24, 2026

10

Superb hotel, great staff and food. Excellent value for money

There is nothing negative I could say about the property. The room was a lovely size, bed was very comfortable. The staff were fantastic and incredibly good. Max, the manager was exceptionally helpful, thank you Max. Overall, it was a fantastic stay. The food was also gorgeous. It is not close to the Center of the city but it is close to a subway - approximately 8 minute walk and it is only a few stops from the Asian Culture Center. Plus, if you prefer to take a taxi, taxi fares are cheap and easy to get via the hotel or Uber . The neighborhood is nice and quiet and there are other good restaurants in the vicinity. We would definitely stay there again.

L

Laura

solo_traveller

April 20, 2026

7

Good gym, large rooms breakfast a bit basic quality

Good well equipped gym Spacious rooms

Y

Yen

couple

January 6, 2026

8

It’s quiet and peaceful environment around the hotel. Only a short stroll to the subway. There’s interesting cafe and restaurants nearby which we enjoyed a lovely dinner. Although it’s not central but I don’t feel the inconvenience since it’s very near to the KTX station, and airport which serve my purpose. There’s also a brand outlets mall within walking distance. The bedding is comfortable and expected of a 5 star hotel.

M

Manfred

couple

December 22, 2025

9

Nice hotel a bit outside of the city center

E

EUNJI

solo_traveller

October 3, 2025

8

Convenient big room. Really good food.

Breakfast buffet. Diverse menus. Korean food really good.

K

Ki

couple

August 27, 2025

9

The staff is friendly and helpful

M

Miguel

couple

April 30, 2025

9

Very good hotel to explore the Southwest of the country

The hotel is quite nice, located in a calm area with some restaurants nearby, but far from the city centre. The room was spacious and really clean, bed was comfy and staff really helpful. Parking lot worked really well. Would recommend.

M

Marian

couple

April 13, 2025

9

Great value with amazing buffet breakfast. Handy to Conference Centre and Metro( subway)

The breakfast buffet had a huge choice from English and American style to Traditional Korean. The staff went beyond helping me navigate the gluten free choices to daily getting some bread/ bun from the freezer and finding the pack of Gf cornflakes for me. The coffee was very good too. The room was clean, comfortable and spacious. The location was quite central and walking distance from the Metro. Also opposite Conference Centre.

N

NERMINE

solo_traveller

October 2, 2024

9

The hotel was very nice,i was going for business and it was opposite the location...I guess it's far from the town ... yet i had fun at night with the beer festival that took place 2 nights in a row and food stalls near by...the staff was so helpful booking our transportation to seoul..

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Nurul

family_with_children

September 27, 2024

10

Great stay, definitely will come back to stay

It’s walking distance (opposite) to KimDaeJung Convention Centre. Metro is also nearby. There is also convenience store next to the lobby. We loved the room as it’s cosy & comfortable during the trip.

A

Andrea

family_with_children

September 20, 2024

9

friendly staff, very nice and clean room

J

Judi Song

solo_traveller

June 11, 2024

10

Good location

T

Thomas

couple

June 2, 2024

8

Quite good

Very modern, clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly. The pool was very good and well maintained. Location is also good and only a short walk from the subway.

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Nellijel

family_with_children

April 25, 2024

8

A great place to stay in Gwangju

We booked 2 rooms as we were a family of 5, they were good enough to provide us with connecting rooms and a free extra bed. The rooms were a bit small but they were clean and comfortable. The hotel is not very close to major tourist sites, but taxi is affordable, and there are closeby buses that can be accessed as well.

G

Gergely

solo_traveller

January 31, 2024

9

I liked the great selection for breakfast to choose from. There are lots of Korean and European breakfast options. I liked the quality and quantity. I liked the special wall clock in the lobby.

S

Shale Prince

family_with_children

December 29, 2023

10

Trip was too short.

Close to the train station, it was a spacious, clean room and the staff were lovely. There was netflix on the TV which is great because so many hotels force you to watch their crappy paid channels. Big thanks to Mr Max Lee at the concierge. He was so helpful and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. Bonus of having a convenience shop attached to the hotel too.

D

Dong Woo

couple

October 9, 2023

10

Very clean and nice staffs.

M

Martin

solo_traveller

September 21, 2023

10

Very rich breakfast. Very accommodating staff, very helpful

J

Justinnaaa

family_with_children

June 24, 2023

10

Very happy

Perfect. Hotel itself and staff were excellent!

S

Soon Seng

couple

May 2, 2023

9

Really good value for money. Exceeded my expectation..

Room was spacious. Bed was comfortable. Having both bathtub and shower. Water pressure was good. Free breakfast was good too.

Facilities

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Activities

Indoor pool, Indoor pool (all year), Sauna, Fitness centre, Spa and wellness centre, Spa facilities, Steam room, Fitness, Themed dinner nights

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options, Restaurant, Bar, Kid meals

Food & drink safety

Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Lift, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Facilities for disabled guests

Internet

Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi

Parking

Parking on site, Parking, Free parking

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Shuttle service, ATM/cash machine on site, Currency exchange, Concierge service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Airport shuttle, Business centre, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Premium King Room

Finished with carpet flooring, the room comes with a work desk, a 40-inch flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. Private bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower.

Max 3 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Premium Room with Two Single Beds

Finished with carpet flooring, the room comes with a work desk, a 40-inch flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. Private bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard King Room

Finished with carpet flooring, the room comes with a work desk, a 40-inch flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. Private bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower.

Max 3 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard King Room - Disability Access

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a minibar, an electric kettle as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Room

The spacious double room offers air conditioning, an electric kettle, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a bidet.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Twin Room

Finished with carpet flooring, the room comes with a work desk, a 40-inch flat-screen TV and an electric kettle. Private bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower.

Max 2 guests 28 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Premium Room with One King and One Single Bed

This triple room is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, an electric kettle and heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 28 1 bedroom0
King Suite

Junior suite features a spacious working area with a desk and a coffee machine. You will also find a 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Private bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower.

Max 3 guests 46 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
One-Bedroom King Suite - Korea Theme

Featuring Korean-style seating area and furniture on hardwood flooring, this suite comes with a large double bed. There are a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a coffee machine. Private bathroom includes a wooden bath, shower, and free bath amenities.

Max 4 guests 178 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
One-Bedroom King Suite - Top Floor

The hot tub is a top feature of this suite. The spacious suite features air conditioning, an electric kettle, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 4 guests 241 1 bedroom0
One-Bedroom King Suite with Balcony

Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and hardwood flooring, Grand suite includes a living room, a dining area and a separate bedroom. Both the living room and the bedroom has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Private bathroom includes a shower, a bath and free bath amenities.

Max 4 guests 101 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
One-Bedroom King Suite with Living Area

Executive suite features separate living and sleeping areas. You will find a large sofa, a coffee table and a 40-inch flat screen TV with satellite channels in the living room. The private bathroom is fitted a walk-in shower and a bath.

Max 3 guests 69 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 00:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease note that the fitness centre, swimming pool and sauna are closed on the second Tuesday of every month.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:45 AM

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Holiday Inn Gwangju An Ihg Hotel in Gwangju