Skip to main content
Beginning of main content
lastminute.co.nz Verified Reviews
Room type Options Nightly price Book
Traditional Room, 1 Bedroom (Korean Ondol)
50 square metres
2 Double Futons
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
Select dates to see price
Other room types
Standard Room
53 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price
Twin Room
66 square metres
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
Select dates to see price
Deluxe Room
60 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable Gwangju hotel in Gwangsan-gu with 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

A stay at Empire Tourist Hotel places you in the heart of Gwangju, within a 10-minute drive of Jungoe Park and Gwangju National Museum. This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Yangdong Market and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Gwangju Art Street.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, as well as phones with free local calls.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or make use of the other amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Hemi serving guests of Empire Tourist Hotel. Korean breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Languages spoken

  • English

Show all languages

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 43
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Express check-in
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Luggage storage

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Korean

Room Amenities

Empire Tourist Hotel offers 43 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and fans. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Fridge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Pay films
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Fan
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Where to Eat

Korean breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM on weekdays.

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

Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Thai massage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Braille or raised signage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 11:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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 each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Children stay free

UnionPay

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines CESCO (S. Korea)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

National Rating

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

Sorry, we seem to have had an issue loading our review content. Try again?