Holiday Inn Gwangju by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.5 (496 reviews)
55, Sangmunuri-ro, Seo-gu , Gwangju , kr
+82 62-610-7000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Higher than expected prices
Some amenities lacking
Cleanliness not consistently high

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Generally clean but some reviews noted a need for improvement in certain areas.
Service
9.05
Staff received positive remarks for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.09
Conveniently located near public transport but slightly outside the city center.
Room Quality
8.54
Rooms are comfortable with good bedding quality.
Amenities
8.07
Basic amenities available; some reviews mention lack of convenience items.
Value for Money
8.53
Pricing was noted to be on the higher side relative to some amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
9.08
Breakfast buffet was praised for its diversity and quality.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall experience was positive despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 03:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Holiday Inn Gwangju offers a 5-star experience overlooking the beautiful 5.18 Freedom Park. Enjoy the convenience of being just a 5-minute drive from Gwangju Airport.

Relaxation and Wellness Amenities
Indulge in the indoor pool, sauna facilities, and fitness center during your stay. Unwind and rejuvenate in style at Holiday Inn Gwangju.

Culinary Delights and Event Spaces
Savor authentic Western and Korean cuisine at the Hourglass restaurant. Host successful meetings and banquets in the large banquet halls or meeting rooms available.

Experience luxury and comfort at Holiday Inn Gwangju - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

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.

The swimming pool is open from 17 July 2026 to 16 August 2026.
Please note that the swimming pool may close at any time between 12:00 and 13:00 due to a break time.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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Sep 8, 2026 until Tue, Sep 8, 2026
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Oct 13, 2026 until Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Nov 10, 2026 until Tue, Nov 10, 2026
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Dec 8, 2026 until Tue, Dec 8, 2026
Swimming pool: Closed from Tue, Aug 18, 2026 until Sat, Aug 22, 2026
Sauna is closed from 2026-09-08 until 2026-09-08
Sauna is closed from 2026-10-13 until 2026-10-13
Sauna is closed from 2026-11-10 until 2026-11-10
Sauna is closed from 2026-12-08 until 2026-12-08
Sauna is closed from 2026-08-22 until 2026-08-18
Fitness center is closed from 2026-09-08 until 2026-09-08
Fitness center is closed from 2026-10-13 until 2026-10-13
Fitness center is closed from 2026-11-10 until 2026-11-10
Fitness center is closed from 2026-12-08 until 2026-12-08
Fitness center is closed from 2026-08-22 until 2026-08-18
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM
Airport code: KWJ

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 496 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.09
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 9.08
Overall Experience: 8.55
K
Keun sung • solo_traveller • kr
4
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
F
Foltýnová • solo_traveller • cz
9
Pros:

The room was super comfortable, bed was amazing and the bathroom was 10/10.

Cons:

Little far from the city center.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
현주 • solo_traveller • kr
10
Pros:

지하주차장이 여유가 있었고 위치도 좋았고 twin침대였는데 침대 사이즈가 넉넉했고 청결했다 직원들도 매우 친절했다 조식은 가짓수가 아주 많진 않았으나 한식양식이 다 있었고 맛있었다

Cons:

세면대 수도꼭지가 높아서 물이 좀 튄다⁹

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
Y
Yumi • family_with_children • kr
10
Pros:

룸 상태가 최상이였습니다.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle • couple • au
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
L
lee • family_with_children • kr
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
한칠 • couple • kr
9
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
S
super • solo_traveller • kr
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
안 • extended_group • kr
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
J
Jae Ryang • couple • kr
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher • extended_group • us
7
Pros:

Very friendly front desk staff. Two young ladies were so helpful.

Cons:

The location was in a business district and that wasn't optimal. My main thought was that the internal amenities were too expensive.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
W
WooHyuk • solo_traveller • kr
7
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
혜형 • solo_traveller • kr
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
D
delphine • extended_group • pt
10
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Stevenapple • solo_traveller • au
10
My Amazing Stay in Gwangju
Pros:

Staff are really friendly and kind. The room and facilities are excellent.

Cons:

None

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
S
Soonhyun • family_with_children • kr
8
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
E
Ebon • solo_traveller • ca
8
It was good enough
Cons:

The fan in the bathroom did not work so the whole room was a little damp

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
Y
Young Ok 영옥 • couple • kr
10
Pros:

위치가 너무 편리해요.
직원분들 무척 친절합니다.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
김 • extended_group • kr
8
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jinsook • family_with_children • kr
7
Pros:

쾌적하고 좋았습니다
위치와 뷰가 좋았습니다

Cons:

조식먹었는데 음식이 별로였습니다.
9시 이후에 갔는데 음식이 없는 것도 있고 메뉴와 다양성이 낮았습니다.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee