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The Empress Hotel

Property class: 2
Daejeon hotel in Seo-gu area

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A hotel corridor with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table with a lamp, and a black box on the floor.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A modern building with "The Empire" signage at the top.
A spacious indoor area with a long row of tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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29-20, Hanbat-daero 570beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 35222
  • Place, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanbat Arboretum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Natural History Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cheongju (CJJ-Cheongju Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a TV.

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a cityscape TV.

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, and a cityscape view.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room, Terrace

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of a courtyard, and a sliding door leading outside.

Double Room, Terrace

  • 83 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Daejeon

Seo-gu stay.Your stay at this Seo-gu hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Natural History Museum. Yuseong Hot Springs and Daejeon Culture and Arts Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hanbat Arboretum - 8 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Natural History Museum - 12 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Yuseong Hot Springs - 13 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Daejeon O-World - 40 min drive - 24.1 km

Getting around

  • Wolpyeong Station - 3 min walk
  • Daejeonjochajang Station - 7 min drive
  • Cheongju (CJJ-Cheongju Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪화로야 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪대국민김치찜 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪파파 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪압구정보쌈 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Empress Hotel

Daejeon hotel in Seo-gu area
As a guest of The Empress Hotel, you'll find an elevator and a water dispenser. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Daejeon hotel.

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
The Empress Hotel offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: KRW 7,000 for adults and KRW 5,000 for children

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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 7000 for adults and KRW 5000 for children

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

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Empress Daejeon
Empress Hotel
Empress Hotel Daejeon
The Empress Hotel Hotel
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The Empress Hotel Hotel Daejeon

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Empress Hotel to the airport?

The Empress Hotel is 32.9 mi (53-min drive) away from the Cheongju (CJJ-Cheongju Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Empress Hotel?

As of Oct 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Empress Hotel on Oct 4, 2026 start from CA $62, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Empress Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Empress Hotel.

Does The Empress Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Empress Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of KRW 7000 for adults and KRW 5000 for children.

Is there a casino at The Empress Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Empress Hotel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM.

Is there free parking at The Empress Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The Empress Hotel have a pool?

The Empress Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Empress Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Empress Hotel to downtown Daejeon?

The Empress Hotel is 2.1 mi away from Daejeon.

The Empress Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 637 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Good location with many eateries options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice rooms. Frienldy and helpful staff. Quiet place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast, no laundry
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Choice…HAPPY

Very big …spacious…modern room Comfortable beds Stores around hotel Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concierge were very helpful and friendly. They were able to answer my questions and helped me get a taxi to my next stop with my limited Korean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A simple hotel with minimal frills. Close to the metro and some local restaurants, but a bit out of the main sights. No major issues, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Good option for value

Plainly said it is a premium motel, would not categorize it as a hotel nevertheless it was spot on the money but wish it was more cleaner and rooms less smoker free
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is too clean. Overly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Korean Breakfast is prepared daily. No washer dryer option.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was normal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
직원분들은 아주 친절했고 조용해서 잠도 잘 잤고 숙소 위치도 근처에서 밥먹고 오기 괜찮았는데 룸이 깨끗하지 않았어요. 침구도 그렇고 수건도 그렇고..사용감은 어쩔 수 없지만 그래도 깨끗하게 관리가 되는것 같지는 않았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
출장시 늘 이용하는 곳 입니다. 아침 식사가 있어 편리 합니다
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
밥이 좋았습니다. 나머지는 일반적인 모텔입니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
담배냄새가 좀 나더라구요. 객실은 좋았는데 복도에서 좀 났습니다. 치약칫솔은 별도 구매였어요. 물 무한으로 제공해주고 편의 시설이 진짜 좋습니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
시설도 깨뜻하고 청소상태도 좋고, 무엇보다 아침이 기대보다 좋았습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
객실이 깨끗하게 정리되어 있고 아침식사를 제공해 줍니다. 아쉽게 먹어보진 못했습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
방도 넓고 깨끗합니다~
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
객실은 깨끗합니다
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
깨끗, 친절
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
식사 시간이 조금 짧은 것 같습니다. 먹지 못했습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
네, 욕실 천장 누수로 얼룩져 있어요...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025