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Hotels in Gwangju

Hotels are classified into five categories: super deluxe (five-star), deluxe (five-star), first class (four-star), second class (three-star), third class (two-star).

• Address: 1158 Chipyeung-dong, Seogu, Gwangju (opposite the Kim Daejung Convention Center)
• Tel: 062-610-7000 / Fax: 062-610-7099
• Facilities: a total of 205 rooms including 12 luxury suites, offers each guest a blend of Business Hotel with luxury suites and guestrooms. Dining and Lounge/Bar in the Lobby area. Featuring an Executive Club Lounge on the 10th Floor, fully managed Spa and fitness centre including an indoor infinity pool.
• Bus stop: Kimdaejung Convention Center (김대중 컨벤션 센터)  (Gwangju Bus Schedule)
• Subway: Kimdaejung Convention Center (Mareuk) Station (김대중 컨벤션 센터 역)

Arts Hall Hotel and Wedding 호텔예술의전당

Deluxe ★★★

• Address: 1261 Chipyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-600-9999/ Fax: 062-600-9990
• Facilities: massage shop, seminar hall, wedding hall, multipurpose hall
• Transportation: 15 minutes away from Gwangju International Airport
• Bus stop: Korea Water Resource Coperation (한국수자원공사), Sangmu Hospital (상무병원)  (Gwangju Bus Schedule)
• Subway: 10 mins on foot from Sangmu (상무) or Honamdae-ipgu (한남대 입구) station
• Special discount promotion: 50% off room rates (10% tax excluded)

Ramada Hotel Gwangju

Ramada Plaza Hotel   라마다 플라자 호텔 (www.ramadagwangju.com)

Deluxe ★★★★★

• Address: 1238-3 Chipyeong-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-717-7000/ Fax: 062-717-7700
• Facilities: coffee shop, bar, fitness center, Japanese restaurant, spa, business center-fully furnished with Internet access, fax and copy machines, and meeting rooms that must be reserved prior to usage.
• Transportation: 15 minutes away from Gwangju International Airport
• Bus stop: Korea Water Resource Coperation (한국수자원공사), Sangmu Hospital (상무병원) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)
• Subway: 10 mins on foot from Sangmu (상무) or Honamdae-ipgu (한남대 입구) station

Hotel Prado

Hotel Prado 프라도 호텔 (www.pradohotel.co.kr)

Deluxe ★★★

• Address: 638-1 Baeg.un-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-654-9999/ Fax: 062-654-0606
• Price range: 132,000 won – 396,000 won (per night), prices includes 10% tax.
• Facilities: coffee shop, Japanese and Chinese restaurant, sauna, business center-fully furnished with Internet access, fax and copy machines, and meeting rooms that must be reserved prior to usage.
• Transportation: 25 minutes away from Gwangju International Airport
• Bus stop: Baeg.un Ucheguk (백운우체국) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)

Shinyang Park Hotel

Hotel Shin-yang Park 신양 파크 호텔 (www.shinyangparkhotel.com)

Deluxe ★★★★

• Address: 20-8 Jisan-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju (Located in Mudeungsan)
• Tel: 062-228-8000/ Fax: 062-232-3731
• Price range: 190,000 won – 260,000 won (per night), prices includes 10% tax.
• Check in: after 2 p.m./ Check out: before 12 p.m.
• Facilities: Korean, Japanese, Western and Chinese restaurants, sauna, swimming pool (free lessons: Mon. Wed. Fri.), gym, golf range, massage parlor, sky lounge, bakery, 24 hours business center with meeting rooms, Internet access, laundry service
• Bus stop: Sin.yang Park (신양파크) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)

Firenze Tourist Hotel

Firenze Tourist Hotel 피렌체 관광호텔 (www.firenzehotel.co.kr)

1st Class ★★★

• Address: 1250-9 Chipyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-384-9600/ Fax: 062-384-8888
• Price range: 120,000 won – 240,000 won (per night), prices includes 10% tax. (Group rates available.)
• Facilities: Korean and Japanese restaurant, coffee shop, multipurpose business rooms, Internet access
• Transportation: 15 minute taxi ride from Gwangju International Airport or Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square), 20 minutes away from Songjeong Station
• Bus stop: Uncheon Jeosuji (운천저수지) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)

Hotel Central 센트럴 호텔 (www.hotelcentral.co.kr)

1st Class ★★★

• Address: 1218-3 Chipyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-383-7575/ Fax: 062-383-6688
• Price range: 110,000 won – 330,000 won (per night), prices includes 10% tax (Group rates available.)
• Facilities: Internet access, Japanese Restaurant, Western Restaurant & Bar, room salon, massage parlor, business center and banquet halls
• Transportation: Ten minute taxi ride from Gwangju Station, Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square) or Airport
• Bus stop: City Hall (시청) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)

Hotel Hiddink Continental 히딩크 콘티넨탈 호텔 (www.hotel-continental.co.kr)

1st Class ★★★

• Address: 160-1 Bulro-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-227-8500/ Fax: 062-234-8848, 227-2159
• Price range: 145,000 won – 484,000 won (per night, extra bed: 30,000 won), prices includes 10% tax
• Group rates available.
• Check out: 12 p.m.
• Facilities: Internet access, business center, sky lounge, coffee shop, massage parlor, room salon, sauna, jazz bar
• Bus stop:  Munhwajeondang-yeok (문화전당역) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)
• Directions: Five minute walk away from the Culture Complex station (Munhwajeondang-yeok, in downtown) Exit 1 and head towards Cheonbyun (천변)

Mudeung Park  무등파크 호텔 (www.hotelmudeungpark.co.kr)

1st Class ★★★

• Address: 63-1 Jisan-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju (located in Mudeungsan)
• Tel: 062-226-0011
• *Special discounts for online bookings: weekdays 30%, Fridays-Sundays/Public Holidays 20%
• Price range: 90,000 won – 900,000 won (per night), prices includes 10% tax.
• Facilities: Karaoke, gym, putting green, bowling alley, night club, golf range, spa, sauna, and Internet access
• Transportation: 40 minutes from Gwangju International Airport or Gwangju Station, 20 minutes from Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square), 10 minutes from downtown Gwangju
• Bus stop:  Mudeung Park Hotel (무등파크호텔) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)

Hotel Palace 호텔 파레스 (www.hotelpalace.co.kr)

1st Class ★★★

• Address: 11-4 Hwanggeum-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-222-2525
• Price range: 50,000 won – 90,000 won (per night)
• Facilities: Internet access, sauna, Japanese restaurant, hair salon, hip-hop club, amusement facilities, personal safe-box
• Transportation: 15 minutes from the Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square), 20 minutes from Gwangju International Airport.
• Bus stop: Chungpa (충파) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)

Tourist Hotel Masters 마스터스 호텔 (www.mastershotel.com)

1st Class ★★★

• Address: 1238-4 Chipyeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-382-7700/ Fax: 062-384-1800
• Price range: 110,000 won – 176,000 won (per night), prices includes 10% tax
• Facilities: Internet access, coffee shop, Korean and Japanese restaurants, banquet hall, and room salon
• Bus stop: Sangmu Hospital (상무병원), Sangmu-jigu Ipgu (상무지구 입구) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)

Empire Tourist Hotel 엠파이어 호텔

2nd Class ★★

• Address: 878-1 Wolgye-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-962-2000/ Fax: 062-971-0036
• Price range: 72,000 won – 96,000 won (per night),
• Facilities: laundry service, morning call, and room service
• Bus stop:  Cheomdan 2 (i)-dong samuso (첨단2동사무소)  (Gwangju Bus Schedule)

Geumsujang Hotel 금수장 호텔 (www.geumsoojang.co.kr)

2nd Class ★★ (Tourist hotel)

• Address: 559-1 Gyerim 1(il)-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-525-2111, 5/ Fax: 062-525-7111
• Price range: 45,000 won – 110,000 won (per night)
• Facilities: Korean restaurant, coffee shop, banquet hall and business center with Internet access, and fax and copy machines available
• This hotel’s restaurant is famous for Hanjeongsik (Korean traditional dishes)
• Transportation: Ten minutes walking distance from Gwangju Station or seven minute bus ride from the downtown area of Gwangju.
• Bus stop: Kwangju Bank Gyeongrangro Branch Office (광주은행경양로지점) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)

Gukje Tourist Hotel 국제 관광 호텔

2nd Class ★★★

• Address: 1287-2 Ju.wol-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-673-0700
• Price range: 52,7400 won – 126,500 won (per night)
• *30% discount on weekdays or during off-peak season.
• Facilities: Internet access, Korean & Japanese restaurant, coffee shop, sky lounge, sauna, massage parlor
• Transportation: 20 minutes away from Gwangju International Airport, ten minutes from downtown Gwangju
• Bus stop: Gukje Hotel (국제호텔) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)

Hotel Midas 마이다스 호텔 (www.midashotel.co.kr)

2nd Class ★★(Tourist hotel)

• Address: 679-5 Ssang.am-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-973-5000/ Fax: 062-973-5007
• Price range: 70,000 won – 110,000 won (per night), prices includes 10% tax
• Facilities: Internet access, Korean & Japanese restaurants, coffee shop, and hair salon
• Bus stop: Cheomdan Lotte Mart (첨단롯데마트) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)

Regent Hotel 리젠트 호텔 (www.joins21.com/regent)

2nd Class ★★ (Tourist hotel)

• Address: 65-16 Un.am-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-521-5500/ Fax: 062-528-4161
• Price range: 45,000 won – 85,000 won (per night) prices includes 10% tax
• Amenities in room: mini bar, Internet access, cable TV, couch, air conditioner, and heater
• Facilities: Banquet hall, Korean restaurant, and jazz bar
• Transportation: 25 minutes from Gwangju International Airport or ten minutes from Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square)
• Bus stop:  Un.am 3-danji (운암3단지) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)

Santamo Tourist Hotel 산타모 호텔 (www.hotelsantamo.co.kr)

2nd Class ★★

• Address: 1585-2 Usan-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
• Tel: 062-956-5000/ Fax: 062-956-3000
• Price range: 90,000 won – 120,000 won (per night)
• Facilities: Sauna, Thai massage, Internet access, Japanese restaurant, coffee shop
• Transportation: 30 minutes from Gwangju Station and the Gwangcheon Bus Terminal (U-square), ten minutes from Gwangju International Airport
• Bus stop: Eo.deungchogyo (어등초교) (Gwangju Bus Schedule)