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4 Aug 2023
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4 Aug 2023
Friday
Exterior view, Empire Tourist Hotel in Gwangju Metropolitan City
Deluxe Double, Empire Tourist Hotel in Gwangju Metropolitan City
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Empire Tourist Hotel
Empire Tourist Hotel

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8.2

Excellent

275 reviews

275 reviews

Housekeeping3

"If you enter the room for sure will be surprise, Room so big and more space, All thing very comfortable , clean and tidy."

Mohd

"This is a really nice hotel, the room was really nice, spacious and more importantly super clean."

Andrew

"The staff were very nice and friendly spoke english well."

Andrew

"Overall great experience."

Andrew
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8.5

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location
Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
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Hanaggoch Mart 2.6 km
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Miraedo Mart 2.6 km
Dasom Mart 2.8 km
Nobeul Dental Sinchangjeom 2.9 km
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Empire Tourist Hotel

25, Imbangul-daero, 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea, 62277 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Gwangsan-gu part of Gwangju Metropolitan City, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Gwangju Airport. Rated with 3 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to massage, restaurant and fitness center on-site.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Check-in [24-hour]

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Air conditioning

Currency exchange

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Fitness center

Spa

Check-in/out [express]

Luggage storage

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Gwangju Metropolitan City every 4 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.3
Location rating8.5

Rooms available at Empire Tourist Hotel

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Standard
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  • Room size: 35 m²/377 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 double bed
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Deluxe Double
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  • Room size: 46 m²/495 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 double bed
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Korean Style Ondol
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  • Room size: 46 m²/495 ft²
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Deluxe Twin
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  • Room size: 42 m²/452 ft²
  • 1 single bed and 1 double b...
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Deluxe Room
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  • Shower
  • 1 king bed or 1 double bed
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Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol)
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  • Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
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Twinkle Special / Standard
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    Traditional Ondol One Bedroom Korean Style
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    • Room size: 50 m²/538 ft²
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    TRADITIONAL 2 DOUBLE BEDS 1 BEDROOM
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      Double room - Single use - De Luxe
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        Frequently asked questions

        Does Empire Tourist Hotel offer shuttle service for getting around?

        For your convenience when traveling around the city, Empire Tourist Hotel provides None right at your doorstep making it simple for you to get to places quickly.

        Does Empire Tourist Hotel have a fitness center?

        Absolutely! Empire Tourist Hotel offers fitness center that is suitably located on site, catering to your active needs to remain in condition while on holiday getaway. For more details, please contact the property for more information.

        Does Empire Tourist Hotel offer laundry services?

        Yes! Empire Tourist Hotel includes laundry service at your fingertips and even hot water linen and laundry washing for whenever you need your favorite shirts or dresses clean and fresh all throughout your getaway. Please contact the property for more information.

        Is car parking available at Empire Tourist Hotel?

        Empire Tourist Hotel has car park onsite free of charge for visitors traveling with vehicles to take full advantage when staying at this property. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

        What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Empire Tourist Hotel?

        Empire Tourist Hotel's policy regarding children's bedding considers guests age 7 years and older as adults, and therefore must use an extra bed which will incur an additional cost. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

        In which languages can Empire Tourist Hotel's employees communicate?

        Empire Tourist Hotel can speak up to 3 languages which includes English for visitors that prefer this language. Please refer to the "Amenities and facilities" section and in the "Languages spoken" category to find out what other languages this property supports.

        What is the typical rating that past Solo travelers' have given to Empire Tourist Hotel?

        Past solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Empire Tourist Hotel an average rating of 8.6. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

        What is the average rating that verified Business travelers' have given to Empire Tourist Hotel?

        Past business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Empire Tourist Hotel an average rating of 8.0. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

        What is the average rating that past Couples' have given to Empire Tourist Hotel?

        Verified couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Empire Tourist Hotel an average rating of 8.6. You can look up on more in depth customer critiques, and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

        What is the typical rating that past Families with young children have given to Empire Tourist Hotel?

        Past families with young children that have stayed at this property have given Empire Tourist Hotel an average rating of 7.9. You can look up more in depth customer assessments and comments by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

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        What people love about Empire Tourist Hotel

        • 10

          Exceptional
          Spaciousness

          "If you enter the room for sure will be surprise, Room so big and more space, All thing very comfortable , clean and tidy."

          Mohd

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          July 9, 2020

        • 8.4

          Excellent
          Spaciousness

          "This is a really nice hotel, the room was really nice, spacious and more importantly super clean."

          Andrew

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          September 16, 2019

        • 8.4

          Excellent
          Staff 

          "The staff were very nice and friendly spoke english well."

          Andrew

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          September 16, 2019

        Property ranking|Compared to 327 Gwangju Metropolitan City properties
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        Room size
        42 sqm.
        Cheapest price score
        Location score
        8.5/10
        Couples review score
        8.6/10
        Bigger than
        95
        %
        of Gwangju Metropolitan City properties
        Better than
        92
        %
        of Gwangju Metropolitan City properties
        Better than
        90
        %
        of Gwangju Metropolitan City properties
        Better than
        90
        %
        of Gwangju Metropolitan City properties
        Overall rating:

        8.2

        Excellent
        275 reviews
        Cleanliness
        8.5
        Facilities
        8.0
        Location
        8.5
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        More about Empire Tourist Hotel

        More about Empire Tourist Hotel

        Empire Tourist Hotel

        With a wide range of services catered to both business and leisure travelers, Empire Tourist Hotel makes sure you get the best out of your stay.
        Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at Empire Tourist Hotel. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. Your explorations of Gwangju Metropolitan City can be assisted with the shuttle services available here. Parking is provided free of charge for guests.
        You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. The motel's ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundry service offered at Empire Tourist Hotel. In-room conveniences such as room service and daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice.
        The motel is entirely non-smoking. Smoking may only take place in restricted designated areas.
        Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the motel come with air conditioning. Some rooms have television to keep guests entertained. You may be assured to know that a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker are available in some select rooms.
        You can stay fresh and clean with a hair dryer, toiletries and towels provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


        Dining and things to do

        Wake up with no worries at Empire Tourist Hotel, where breakfast can be provided in house. Throughout your stay, choose from a variety of delicious dining options at the motel. Once there, be sure to check out karaoke rooms and nightclub for some in-house nighttime fun. The motel even has in-house cooking amenities such as shared kitchen for its most selective guests.
        Throughout the day, you can enjoy the activities offered at Empire Tourist Hotel. Warm up at the end of the day with a visit to the massage and spa. With the motel's fitness facility, you can either get in your daily workout, or just sweat out your jet lag.


        Reasons to stay here

        Spend less here on rooms than you would at 92% of other accommodations in the city.
        Verified reviews for this motel's food and dining options score it better than 95% of accommodations in the city.
        This accommodation beats more than 95% of competition in the city on room comfort.

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        Amenities and facilities

        Excellent
        Facilities

        8

        Languages spoken
        • English
        • Japanese
        • Korean
        Accessibility
        • Wheelchair accessible
        Internet access
        • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
        • Internet
        • Internet services
        • Wi-Fi in public areas
        Things to do, ways to relax
        • Fitness center
        • Karaoke
        • Massage
        • Nightclub
        • On-site entertainment
        • Spa
        • Spa/sauna
        • Ticket services
        • Tours
        Cleanliness and safety
        • Anti-viral cleaning products
        • Body thermometer
        • Cashless payment service
        • Daily disinfection in all rooms
        • Daily disinfection in common areas
        • Face coverings on staff
        • First aid kit
        • Hand sanitizer
        • Hot water linen and laundry washing
        • Hygiene certification
        • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
        • Protective screens in common areas
        • Rooms sanitized between stays
        • Staff trained in safety protocol
        • Temperature check for guests and staff
        Dining, drinking, and snacking
        • Alternative meal arrangement
        • Breakfast [continental]
        • Kitchen
        • Restaurants
        • Room service
        • Shared kitchen
        Services and conveniences
        • Air conditioning in public area
        • Concierge
        • Currency exchange
        • Daily housekeeping
        • Dry cleaning
        • Elevator
        • Facilities for disabled guests
        • Heating in public area
        • Ironing service
        • Laundry service
        • Luggage storage
        • Meeting/banquet facilities
        • Safety deposit boxes
        • Smoke-free property
        • Smoking area
        • Xerox/fax in business center
        For the kids
        • Family room
        Access
        • Allergy-free rooms
        • CCTV in common areas
        • CCTV outside property
        • Check-in/out [express]
        • Check-in/out [private]
        • Check-in [24-hour]
        • Fire extinguisher
        • Front desk [24-hour]
        • Non-smoking rooms
        • Pets allowed
        • Security [24-hour]
        • Smoke alarms
        • Soundproof rooms
        Getting around
        • Car park [free of charge]
        • Car park [on-site]
        • Shuttle service

        Food and dining

        Breakfast options
        • American
        • Asian
        • Continental

        Location

        25, Imbangul-daero, 800beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, South Korea, 62277
        Excellent
        Location

        8.5

        Property policies

        Children and extra beds

        Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

        All children are welcome.

        Children 0-6 year(s)
        Must use an extra bed
        If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
        Guests 7 years and older are considered as adults
        Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
        Others
        • Max occupancy of Korean Style Ondol room is 6 persons. Please contact hotel directly for additional person charge.
        • Breakfast is served from 7:00AM to 8:00AM. Reservation required upon check-in.
        • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

        Some helpful facts

        Check-in/Check-out
        • Check-in from: 14:00
        • Check-out until: 12:00
        Extras
        • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price): 11 KRW
        The property
        • Number of rooms : 43
        • Room voltage: 220
        • Most recent renovation: 2018

        Reviews of Empire Tourist Hotel from real guests

        Provided by verified guests of Agoda
        8.1
        Excellent
        From 202 reviews
        Cleanliness8.5
        Facilities8.0
        Location8.5
        Service8.6
        Value for money8.3
        High score for Gwangju Metropolitan City
        Rating
        9+ Exceptional (44)
        8-9 Excellent (4)
        7-8 Very Good (8)
        6-7 Good (3)
        <6 Below Expectation (8)
        Time of the year
        Mar - May (16)
        Jun - Aug (19)
        Sep - Nov (18)
        Dec - Feb (14)
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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Mohd from Malaysia
        Business traveler
        Standard
        Stayed 1 night in July 2020

        Big room and affordable”

        If you enter the room for sure will be surprise, Room so big and more space, All thing very comfortable , clean and tidy.

        Reviewed July 09, 2020

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        6.8
        Good
        Leslee from South Korea
        Couple
        Standard
        Stayed 1 night in August 2022

        Classic style hotel”

        Nice room, 2 pillows, clean, quiet, big TV but tiny, Japanese style bathtub. Also, the parking lot is tiny so just elevator parking so best not want to drive around or forget anything in your car. Quality hotel.

        Reviewed August 29, 2022

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        8.4
        Excellent
        Andrew from South Korea
        Family with young children
        Deluxe Twin
        Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

        Excellent”

        This is a really nice hotel, the room was really nice, spacious and more importantly super clean. The staff were very nice and friendly spoke english well. Overall great experience.

        Reviewed September 16, 2019

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        9.2
        Exceptional
        SAYURI from Japan
        Couple
        Standard
        Stayed 1 night in October 2022

        Exceptional”

        地下にナイトクラブがあるので騒音が気になりましたが、実際に宿泊してみると全く騒音がなく、快適に過ごすことが出来ました。 また、ホテルの近所にはご飯屋さんや居酒屋などもたくさんありますし、コンビニもすぐ近くにあるので、全く不便はないと思います。 少し歩けばロッテマートもあります。

        Reviewed October 31, 2022

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        6.8
        Good
        Michiyo
        Business traveler
        Standard
        Stayed 1 night in August 2019

        ロケーション”

        部屋が広かった。 仕事の利便上この場所にしたけど、旅行だったらもっと市街地に泊まるかな。

        Reviewed August 08, 2019

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        6.8
        Good
        yumiko from Japan
        Solo traveler
        Standard
        Stayed 8 nights in July 2019

        人との繋がり”

        まどからはネオンや隣のビルしか見えませんでしたがとにかくスタッフが優しくて親切でした 韓国語がわからない私に携帯などを使って色々教えてくださいました もし行く機会があれば是非泊まりたいです

        Reviewed July 23, 2019

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        3.6
        MI from South Korea
        Couple
        Deluxe Twin
        Stayed 1 night in August 2023

        무책임 ”

        혼자 잠을청하고있는데 다른손님 키분실 제방 키줘서 들어옴 정말어이없고 불안해 한숨 못자고 몹시당황 스러웠음 죄소하다는 말한마디 끝

        Reviewed August 02, 2023

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        9.2
        Exceptional
        Seo from South Korea
        Solo traveler
        Standard
        Stayed 1 night in April 2023

        위치 좋아요”

        번화가라 위치가 좋아요

        Reviewed July 10, 2023

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        9.6
        Exceptional
        Seo from South Korea
        Couple
        Standard
        Stayed 1 night in December 2022

        추천”

        가격대비 괜찮아요

        Reviewed July 10, 2023

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        9.2
        Exceptional
        Seo from South Korea
        Solo traveler
        Standard
        Stayed 1 night in April 2023

        좋아요”

        추천합니다

        Reviewed July 10, 2023

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        9.2
        Exceptional
        JEONG from South Korea
        Group
        Deluxe Twin
        Stayed 1 night in April 2023

        깔끔하니 좋아요”

        바로앞이 먹거리들이 넘 좋아요

        Reviewed May 29, 2023

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        6.0
        Doyoun from South Korea
        Solo traveler
        Deluxe Twin
        Stayed 1 night in March 2023

        깨끗합니다”

        근처에서 친구들과 놀다 숙박했는데 깨끗하고 하루 잠자리로는 괜찮습니다.

        Reviewed May 26, 2023

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        9.6
        Exceptional
        TUYẾT from South Korea
        Solo traveler
        Deluxe Twin
        Stayed 1 night in May 2023

        추천합니다”

        광주에 내릴때 숙박을 필요하니까 예약했어요. 조용하고 깨끗합니다. 좋아요.

        Reviewed May 14, 2023

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        9.6
        Exceptional
        Kimyung from South Korea
        Solo traveler
        Deluxe Twin
        Stayed 2 nights in March 2023

        .”

        .

        Reviewed March 09, 2023

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Soon from United States
        Business traveler
        Standard
        Stayed 1 night in February 2023

        시설이 좋습니다”

        넓고 깨끗하고 욕실에 욕조가 있어서 더욱 좋았습니다.

        Reviewed March 06, 2023

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Chang from South Korea
        Solo traveler
        Standard
        Stayed 1 night in February 2023

        Exceptional”

        광주에 내려가면 항상 방문하는 숙소입니다. 깨끗하고 편안한 숙소입니다.

        Reviewed February 05, 2023

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        9.2
        Exceptional
        SONG from South Korea
        Solo traveler
        Deluxe Double
        Stayed 1 night in January 2023

        깔끔하고 무난했습니다”

        객실 정리상태도 깔끔하고 하루 편안히 쉬기에 안성맞춤이었습니다

        Reviewed January 27, 2023

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        9.6
        Exceptional
        young from South Korea
        Couple
        Standard
        Stayed 1 night in December 2022

        깨끗하게 잘 보내고 ”

        위치 객실 위생 직원 친절하고 좋은 하루 보내세요

        Reviewed January 01, 2023

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        HYUN from South Korea
        Solo traveler
        Deluxe Twin
        Stayed 1 night in December 2022

        좋아요”

        좋은가격 좋은 지역 친절한 호텔직원까지 넘 좋았습니다.

        Reviewed December 18, 2022

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        10.0
        Exceptional
        Seoheui from South Korea
        Business traveler
        Standard
        Stayed 1 night in November 2022

        대실없이 깨끗한 숙소를 찾으신다면 추천”

        하룻밤 묵고 가기에 더할나위없이 합리적인 가격에 방도 깔끔했고 스탠다드 룸인데도 넓어서 답답하지 않게 묵을 수 있었습니다. 스타일러도 있어서 옷관리도 할수 있어 좋았고 주변이 번화가라 시끄러울까봐 걱정했는데 창문 닫으니 괜찮았습니다. 주차도 빌딩에 넣으면 되고 근처에 밥먹을곳도 많습니다. 추천합니다.

        Reviewed November 27, 2022

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