EasyTicket Hotel The May
📍 Gwangju · 3 stars · ★ 4.3 (215 reviews)
Hotel The May is a boutique hotel in the heart of Gwangju's Sangmu District. Each room has a different theme, so impressions vary slightly by assignment, and unusually many reviews say guests returned for repeat business trips.
Reviews over the years repeatedly say the property feels dated but is meticulously maintained. It suits trips where you want a simple place to sleep while attending events at City Hall or the convention center.
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Parking
Free
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WiFi
Free
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Pets Allowed
Unavailable
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Rooms
All rooms are non-smoking
What guests like
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Heart of Sangmu District
Gwangju City Hall and the Kimdaejung Convention Center are nearby, and Peace Park and the May 18th Memorial Park are also close, making it easy to get around on foot.
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Friendly service
Reviews over several years consistently praise the friendly service, from the front desk to the housekeeping staff.
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Business-trip convenience
The laundry room and seventh-floor business center make it especially suitable for stays that combine work and lodging, according to reviews.
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Well-kept bedding
Multiple reviews mention that the towels and bed sheets were exceptionally clean.
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Valet parking
Reviews repeatedly say that front-desk staff park and retrieve guests' cars in the mechanical parking tower.
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Winter heating
Reviews mention that the heating worked well and that the electric blanket on the bed made for a comfortable night's sleep.
Good to know
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Breakfast restaurant closed
The breakfast restaurant is currently closed for internal reasons, so the morning set meal that received the most praise in reviews may not be available.
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Showing its age
Reviews, from older posts through recent ones, repeatedly say it feels more like a motel than a hotel or that the property shows its age.
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Noise can be hit or miss
The entertainment district is right next door, so it can be noisy with the windows open. Some reviews also mention hearing activity in the hallway in the early morning.
Recommended for
- One night on a Gwangju business trip
- Sangmu District at night
- A solo one-night stay
Explore the property
Some reviews say the small sign and narrow entrance made the property hard to find at first. Since the building is tucked into an alley in Sangmu District, it may help to check the location once before you arrive.
Each room has a different theme, so you may be assigned a room with a different atmosphere from the photos. Many reviews praise the refrigerator, heating, and clean bedding, but some found the bed less comfortable, suggesting room-to-room variation. Reviews also mention that the property uses keys rather than key cards and has little space for hanging clothes.
Rooms have either a bathtub or a shower booth, and toothbrushes and toothpaste are provided. Some guests were disappointed there was no bidet, while others mentioned a strong bleach smell on arrival, so airing out the room first may be a good idea.
The second-floor breakfast restaurant was once almost a signature space for this hotel. Reviews over several years praised the Jeolla-style home-cooked set meal, even highlighting the scorched rice. It is currently closed for internal reasons, however, so it's safest to plan on eating breakfast elsewhere.
A laundry room and seventh-floor business center make it suitable for multi-day business trips. Some reviews also mention stable Wi-Fi, so it's a workable place to finish up delayed tasks in the evening.
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Key information
| Check-in · check-out | 16:00 · 11:00 |
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| Address | 51, Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju, 한국, 61948 |
| Phone | 006-2676-5000 |
| Guest rating | 4.3 / 5 (215 reviews) |
Location & nearby
In central Sangmu District, it's close to Gwangju City Hall and the Kimdaejung Convention Center, and the Asia Culture Center (ACC) is a 15-minute trip away. Peace Park and the May 18th Memorial Park are nearby too, making it easy to add a morning walk.
The entertainment district next door makes it easy to find restaurants and convenience stores late into the night, but reviews also mention noise coming in when the windows are open. Many guests say it was convenient to return and sleep after going out downtown, making it a good fit for business or leisure trips with evening plans. If you're bringing a car, large vehicles may not fit because of the parking tower's size limits, so it's best to ask ahead.
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Breakfast information
- ※ The breakfast restaurant is currently closed due to circumstances within the property.
- Breakfast restaurant, 2nd floor
- Hours: (Weekdays) 07:00~09:00, (Weekends) 08:00~10:00
- ※ Closed every Monday
- ※ Breakfast unavailable during holiday periods
Policies and notices
These details were provided by the property on MyRealTrip. Prices and policies may change; check the latest terms before booking.
Check-In and Check-Out Guide
- Check-in: 16:00 ~ 23:30; check-out: by 11:00
- Additional guest charges may apply and vary by property policy.
- At check-in, government-issued photo ID and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required to cover incidental charges.
- Special requests are subject to availability at check-in and may incur additional fees. They are not guaranteed.
- Credit cards are accepted at this property.
- For safety, this property is equipped with fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, a security system and first-aid kits.
- Upon arrival, a front desk staff member will assist you. Information provided by the property may have been translated automatically.
- How to check in
Minor Guest Stay Policy
- Guests under 19 may be restricted from staying alone under the property's policy.
- Travelers under 19 may be required to stay with a legal guardian or submit a legal guardian's consent form, depending on the property's policy.
- If a guest is refused accommodation at check-in because of the property's age-limit policy, this is considered the traveler's responsibility, and we are not responsible for a refund or other compensation.
Parking information
- If arriving by car, be sure to inquire and confirm whether parking is available.
Parking information
- Free parking (mechanical parking facility)
- Trucks, large SUVs, large sedans, electric vehicles, and other vehicles cannot be parked in the parking tower.
- Please contact the front desk in advance.
- (Electric vehicles cannot be parked on Saturdays)
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste provided
- Wireless internet (free)
- 24-hour front desk
- All rooms are non-smoking; all additional charges are payable on site
On-Site Payment Methods
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- JCB International
- Discover
- Carte Blanche
- Diners Club
Guest reviews
We reproduced 2 actual guest reviews registered on MyRealTrip. They are left in the original Korean.
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김*림 · 3년 전
조식이 맛있는 비지니스 호텔. 유흥가 바로 옆이라 소음은 복불복입니다. 세탁실 및 사무공간이 갖춰진 점이 특히 좋습시다.
🛏 비즈니스 더블룸
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박*신 · 3년 전
호텔보단 모텔 느낌 노후화가 많이 되었으나 관리는 잘 하셔서 깔끔하고 안전관련 설비가 눈에 띄게 잘 보임
🛏 비즈니스 더블룸
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