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Empire Tourist Hotel

3.0 star property
City-center Gwangju hotel with restaurant

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
In the heart of Gwangju, Empire Tourist Hotel welcomes you with warm hospitality and modern comforts. Treat yourself to a rejuvenating massage or other spa services, indulge in Korean breakfast, and connect with free WiFi. Helpful multilingual staff are on hand to make your stay seamless.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY374
CNY412 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Futons

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
25, Imbangul-daero 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, 62277

What's nearby

  • Ssangam Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gwangju National Museum - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Damyang Marsh - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Yangdong Market - 11 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 18 min drive
  • Mokpo (MWX-Muan Intl.) - 46 min drive
  • Jangseong Station - 18 min drive
  • Gwangju Songjeong Station (XNJ) - 20 min drive
  • Gwangju Songjeon Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lounge Oic - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪쿠우쿠우 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪보배반점 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪토호지 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪삼대가족국밥 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Empire Tourist Hotel

Enjoy your visit to Gwangju with a stay at Empire Tourist Hotel. Guests can indulge in Thai massages and enjoy Japanese cuisine at Hemi, which is open for lunch and dinner.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 43 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 18
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Children

    • Children 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
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Korean breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–8:00 AM
  • Restaurant

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Mosquito nets

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Hemi - This restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Optional extras

  • Korean breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately KRW 10000 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

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 accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Empire Tourist Gwangju
Empire Tourist
Empire Tourist Hotel Gwangju
Empire Tourist Hotel Hotel
Empire Tourist Hotel Gwangju
Empire Tourist Hotel Hotel Gwangju

Frequently asked questions

Does Empire Tourist Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Empire Tourist Hotel 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.

Are pets allowed at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Empire Tourist Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Gwangju National Museum (4 mi) and Jungoe Park (4.4 mi), along with Yangdong Market (6.7 mi) and Gwangju Art Street (7.6 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Empire Tourist Hotel?

Yes, Hemi offers Japanese cuisine.

Does Empire Tourist Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Empire Tourist Hotel like?

Empire Tourist Hotel is in Gwangsan-gu, a short 8-minute walk from Ssangam Park.

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