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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nermine
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    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...
  • Nurul
    Malaysia Malaysia
    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.
  • Thomas
    South Korea South Korea
    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.
  • Nellijel
    Australia Australia
    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...
  • G
    Gergely
    Hungary Hungary
    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.
  • Shale
    Australia Australia
    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...
  • Martin
    Germany Germany
    Very rich breakfast. Very accommodating staff, very helpful
  • Soon
    Singapore Singapore
    Room was spacious. Bed was comfortable. Having both bathtub and shower. Water pressure was good. Free breakfast was good too.
  • Lofi
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Prior to the Holiday Inn I stayed at a 4-star hotel in Seoul and a 3-star in Suwon, and based on the overall experience this is my favourite hotel to date!🤩 The staff were friendly and informative upon check-in, the room was superb and had...
  • Rachel
    Singapore Singapore
    They upgraded us to the biggest suite, which was a surprising touch. We checked in late at around 8.30pm where most restaurants were closing due to the covid restrictions. The staff helped us to order food delivery (fried chicken). Beds were comfy.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Hourglass
    • Cuisine
      Korean • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • La Place Restaurant & Grill
    • Cuisine
      Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Dinner

Facilities of Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Concierge service
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Fitness
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Korean

    House rules
    Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 00:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    KRW 48,400 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    KRW 48,400 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 19
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay debit cardBC-CardUnionPay credit cardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the fitness centre, swimming pool, and sauna are closed on 19/11/2024.

    Please 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.

    FAQs about Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel

    • Room options at Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Triple

    • Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel has 2 restaurants:

      • La Place Restaurant & Grill
      • Hourglass

    • Yes, Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel is 4.3 miles from the centre of Gwangju. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Fitness centre
      • Sauna
      • Steam room
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Spa facilities
      • Swimming Pool
      • Fitness

    • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet

    • Check-in at Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 00:00.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.