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Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol)
532 square feet
2 Double Futons
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Standard Room
568 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Twin Room
712 square feet
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Room
640 square feet
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, in the vicinity of Gwangju National Museum

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

A stay at Empire Tourist Hotel places you in the heart of Gwangju, within a 10-minute drive of Jungoe Park and Gwangju National Museum. This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Yangdong Market and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Gwangju Art Street.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, as well as phones with free local calls.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Hemi serving guests of Empire Tourist Hotel. Korean breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a restaurant. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Gwangju hotel also offers multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services.

Empire Tourist Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Express check-in
  • Luggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 43
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Multilingual staff

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Korean

Room Amenities

Empire Tourist Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and fans. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Pay movies
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Fan
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Where to Eat

Korean breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM on weekdays.

Hemi - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Thai massage

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 11:00 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, and Carte Blanche. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

UnionPay

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines CESCO (S. Korea)

No cribs (infant beds) available

Carbon monoxide detector

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for Korean breakfast: approximately KRW 10000 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Empire Tourist Gwangju
  • Empire Tourist
  • Empire Tourist Hotel Gwangju
  • Empire Tourist Hotel Hotel
  • Empire Tourist Hotel Gwangju
  • Empire Tourist Hotel Hotel Gwangju

We should mention

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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