Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG
- City view
- Swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
About this property
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 accommodations offers an indoor pool, sauna facilities and a fitness center. 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 mini-bar, 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 656 feet from Kimdaejun Convention Center. Kimdaejung Convention Center Subway Station (Gwangju Line 1) is under a 10-minute walk south from the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Daphne
United States“The Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG was in an excellent location. There were several restaurants and cafes nearby. My tour guide said that she met her clients at the hotel often for tour pickups. The staff was helpful and attentive when I asked...” - Christy United States“Max, the Concierge, was amazingly helpful. He went well beyond ordering taxis and answering questions. His help has lead to a successful trip back to Korea. The hotel rooms, the breakfast, and the artwork was wonderful.”
- Chong
China“Great overall, one the stuff speaks frequent English, which helps a lot in place like gwangju. Despite an old-fashion interior, the room is pretty good. It’s near a 518 theme park if that’s what you intend to visit.” - Boyd
Australia“The staff here are very helpful and the location, rooms and restaurants are amazing” - Miguel
Spain“The hotel is quite nice, located in a calm area with some restaurants nearby, but far from the city centre. The room was spacious and really clean, bed was comfy and staff really helpful. Parking lot worked really well. Would recommend.” - Marian Australia“The breakfast buffet had a huge choice from English and American style to Traditional Korean. The staff went beyond helping me navigate the gluten free choices to daily getting some bread/ bun from the freezer and finding the pack of Gf cornflakes...”
- Nermine
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“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“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“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...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Hourglass
- CuisineKorean • International • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- La Place Restaurant & Grill
- CuisineGrill/BBQ
- Open forDinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that the fitness center, swimming pool, and sauna are closed on 19/11/2024.
Please note that the fitness center, swimming pool, and sauna are closed on the second Tuesday of every month.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
