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Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Meeting facility
Wine bar
Suite, 1 King Bed (Top Floor) | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju, 502-827
  • Kimdaejoong Convention Center
    2 min walk
  • 5-18 Memorial Park
    2 min drive
  • Guus Hiddink Stadium
    6 min drive
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.)
    8 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

  • 2040 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Korea Theme) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Korea Theme)

  • 612 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Room

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

  • 860 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Balcony

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 1365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 612 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 342 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Front of property - evening/night
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Parking available
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (1000)
The price is $60
per night
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

About the neighborhood

Gwangju

A stay at Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel places you in the heart of Gwangju, a 2-minute drive from 5-18 Memorial Park and 5 minutes from 1913 Songjeong Station Market. .This spa hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Yangdong Market and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Gwangju-Kia Champions Field.

What's nearby

  • Kimdaejoong Convention Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 5-18 Memorial Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Gwangju Art and Culture Center - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gwangju Songjeon Station - 9 min drive
  • Sangmu Station - 13 min walk
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪나정상회 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hourglass Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪대광식당 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪무등산생고기 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪나주곰탕 - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel

Riverfront Gwangju hotel in Seo-Gu with 2 restaurants
Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel offers 203 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

SPA SOBE has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open select days.
Make yourself at home in one of the 203 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Hourglass Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Gwangju? This hotel has 20172 square feet (1874 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 7 meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on Friday and Saturday.
Hourglass Restaurant - This buffet restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
La Place - This wine bar serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Dionysos Cafe&Bar - This café serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 38,500 for adults and KRW 19,250 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available on Friday and Saturday for a fee
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Dionysos Cafe&Bar
  • Hourglass Restaurant
  • La Place

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (20,172 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open select days
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Late-night room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property’s Fitness Center, Pool, Sauna is not available on the second Tuesday of every month.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 19 to November 19:
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Full-service spa
The following facilities are closed on Sunday and Monday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 48400.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: KRW 11 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 38500 for adults and KRW 19250 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: KRW 48400.0 per night

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Gwangju Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Gwangju
Holiday Inn Hotel Gwangju
Holiday Inn Gwangju Hotel

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HYUNSOO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Very clean and comfortable bed. Staff are nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Namjae

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good except bathroom. A bathroom is not clean. Water did not drain well and the cleaning is not perfect. I saw mold in showeroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIn, Seoul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Zachariah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an American whp has mecer beem to Korea, booking this place was a perfectly happy accident. The food was actually top notch, the staff exceptionally helpful and the rooms immaculately clean. I will be back for my next visit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

KyungEun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy place and walkable to dining places
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aircond doesnot worn
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

mira

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

SUNG JOON

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo Ann

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELLIS

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Glad to have stayed here - will come back for the excellent room, great location, kind staff service and good breakfast. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great all around
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, friendly, polite staff, clean room, excellent breakfast options, close to public transport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

SEUNGSANG

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stanley, Potomac

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and helpful staffs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

YONG

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast buffet selection is fantastic. Great mix of Korean and international cuisine and menu
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

SeungWoo

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

LIn, Seoul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only one hotel i can choose in gwangju
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023