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Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near 5-18 Memorial Park

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Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Wine bar
Suite, 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed (Top Floor) | Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju, 502-827
  • Kimdaejoong Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, 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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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Gwangju

City center stay.With a stay at this Seo-Gu hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of 5-18 Memorial Park and 6 miles (10 km) of 1913 Songjeong Station Market. Yangdong Market and Gwangju-Kia Champions Field are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Kimdaejoong Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 5-18 Memorial Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Yangdong Market - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Gwangju Songjeong Station (XNJ) - 5 min drive
  • Sangmu Station - 14 min walk
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪나정상회 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hourglass Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪대광식당 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪나주곰탕 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪1960백선 청원모밀 - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

4-star spa hotel near 5-18 Memorial Park
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG 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 by IHG. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 4-star Gwangju hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 203 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 20172 sq ft of conference space
  • 1874 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG 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.

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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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

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 at the property
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 or services will be unavailable from June 17 2025 to June 17 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from June 17 to June 18:
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Full-service spa
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • 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.

Property payment types

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 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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 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. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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 by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wonjae

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chan

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

Good

Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gang

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

NAM HEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAPTARSHI

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

CHANG SEONG, MOORHEAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyun Gum

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIHONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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