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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, pool loungers
Exterior
Meeting facility
Suite, 1 King Bed (Korea Theme)
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 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

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, dressing gowns, slippers

Suite, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

  • 190 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Korea Theme)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Korea Theme)

  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Balcony

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 127 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 57 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds

Premium Room, Multiple Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel

Riverfront Gwangju hotel in Seo-Gu with 2 restaurants
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Kimdaejoong Convention Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to facials, body wraps, or hot stone massages at SPA SOBE
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a steam room, and a sauna
  • Just a 2-minute drive from 5-18 Memorial Park and 5 minutes from 1913 Songjeong Station Market
Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 7 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 20172 square feet (1874 square meters) and includes a conference center. A sauna, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 4-star Gwangju hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
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).
A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge on Friday and Saturday.

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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10 AM: KRW 38500 for adults and KRW 19250 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Hosted evening meal available on Friday and Saturday for a fee

Restaurants on site

  • Hourglass Restaurant
  • La Place
  • Dionysos Cafe&Bar

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Corner/local shop
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (20172 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 7

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open selected days

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KRW 48400.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: KRW 11 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel Reviews

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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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 traveller

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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller

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