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Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 2 restaurants, near 5-18 Memorial Park

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Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
Wine bar
Wine bar
Front of property - evening/night
Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Near 1913 Songjeong Station Market, Holiday Inn Gwangju, an IHG Hotel offers a modern retreat with a grocery store and coffee shop. Guests rave about the helpful staff as they unwind at the indoor pool or indulge in spa treatments like body scrubs and detox wraps.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 24-hour business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
The current price is $81
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Suite, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 190 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Korea Theme) | Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Korea Theme)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 127 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 57 sq m
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju, 502-827

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
  • Gwangju Art and Culture Center - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 8 min drive
  • Mokpo (MWX-Muan Intl.) - 40 min drive
  • Gwangju Songjeon Station - 10 min drive
  • Gwangju Songjeong Station (XNJ) - 10 min drive
  • Gwangju Station - 19 min drive
  • Sangmu Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Hourglass Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The May - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪일담 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪이산정 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪테이트모던(Tate modern) - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

Located near a train station, Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG is a great choice for a stay in Gwangju. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments, and Hourglass Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves lunch and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sangmu Station is 14 minutes away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 203 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is noon
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
    • Free secured, covered onsite valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • Hosted evening meals each Friday and Saturday for a surcharge
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (late night)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Free bicycles nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (20172 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

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

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately KRW 38500 for adults and KRW 19250 for children

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 16 2025 to September 16 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Full-service spa
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for KRW 48400.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from September 16 2025 to September 16 2025 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, hiking, and mountain climbing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG also has a sauna and a steam room.

Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG is in Seo-Gu, a short 8-minute drive from Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) and 2 minutes' walk from Kimdaejoong Convention Center.

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