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Empire Tourist Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable Gwangju hotel in Gwangsan-gu with 24-hour front desk

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Lobby
Point of interest
Twin Room
Lunch and dinner served, Japanese cuisine
Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, designer toiletries
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
25, Imbangul-daero 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, 62277
  • Popular LocationSsangam Park8 min walk
  • Popular LocationDamyang Marsh7 min drive
  • Popular LocationGwangju National Museum10 min drive
  • AirportGwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.)18 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.1/10 Wonderful

Highlights

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

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Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol)

Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Twin Room

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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About the area

Gwangju

Empire Tourist Hotel puts you in the centre of Gwangju, 6.4 km (4 mi) from Gwangju National Museum and 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from Jungoe Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .All 43 soundproofed rooms feature flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and you can enjoy free local calls, free bottled water and in-room massages. Premium linens welcome you to a good night's rest, and other nice touches include soaking tubs and dressing gowns. Fridges, fans and safes are also available. .The restaurant, Hemi, serves Japanese cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Korean breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Gwangsan-gu hotel include Yangdong Market and Guus Hiddink Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Ssangam Park - 8 min walk
  • Damyang Marsh - 7 min drive
  • Gwangju National Museum - 10 min drive
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 10 min drive
  • Yangdong Market - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Sangmu Station - 17 min drive
  • Jangseong Station - 18 min drive
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • 비밥 - 2 min walk
  • 상무초밥 - 2 min walk
  • 저그비어 - 2 min walk
  • 마루요시 - 1 min walk
  • 맛찬들 왕소금구이 - 1 min walk

About this property

Empire Tourist Hotel

Comfortable Gwangju hotel in Gwangsan-gu with 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Empire Tourist Hotel.

This 3-star Gwangju hotel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Empire Tourist Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, dressing gowns, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and fans. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday Korean breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee: KRW 10,000 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Hemi

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for Korean breakfast: from approximately KRW 10000 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and Carte Blanche. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Empire Tourist Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Empire Tourist Hotel?

As of 27 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empire Tourist Hotel on 4 June 2024 start from AU$90.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Empire Tourist Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Empire Tourist Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, Korean brekkie is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Empire Tourist Hotel?

No, Empire Tourist Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Empire Tourist Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves Japanese cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Empire Tourist Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Empire Tourist Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Empire Tourist Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the nicest hotels we’ve stayed in and it was only $68 USD a night! I’ve paid more than $68 USD in taxes/fees at other hotels!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hee kak

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing Clearness was excellent Everything was very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Gary, Texas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice and the staff was wonderful! The bed was the traditional hard mattress and not very comfortable. You have a choice between a Korean or Continental style breakfast. There are many restaurants, shops, and things to do in the immediate area. The one major complaint we had was the air conditioner drained into the bathroom. This is not unusual in Korea but the water did not run straight to the drain; it pooled around the drain and we had a pool of water in the bathroom by the sink and toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel empire tourist stay
It was a good stay, the staff was able to speak in English and were very helpful. They were available all the time. Have free parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible check in
Actually, room is clean.what is the problem? I booked the twin beds room but they just gave me the standard room ...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Cheon Seog

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Cheon Seog

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
편리함
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

CO LTD

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
좋아요
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Cheonseog

Stayed 1 night in May 2023