Shinyang Park Hotel Gwangju

“Nice Hotel, But Far From City Center”

I've stayed in this hotel on two occasions. Our room was notably nicer the second stay, with a modern bathroom and updated interior. The room size is larger than average, though it is a bit far from the city center. Perfect for those wanting a quiet place for a good night's sleep. I found the bed... more

I've stayed in this hotel on two occasions. Our room was notably nicer the second stay, with a modern bathroom and updated interior. The room size is larger than average, though it is a bit far from the city center. Perfect for those wanting a quiet place for a good night's sleep. I found the beds to be very comfortable, and above all, the room was clean. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Nice views of the city, as well.

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“Work”

The hotel is situated about 2miles away from downtown Gwanju, which is about 5000 won in a taxi. The rooms are quite spacious, ours had a double and a single bed, the beds were extremely hard, there is plenty of storage space. The bathroom was decent and clean. The room was starting to show signs... more

The hotel is situated about 2miles away from downtown Gwanju, which is about 5000 won in a taxi. The rooms are quite spacious, ours had a double and a single bed, the beds were extremely hard, there is plenty of storage space. The bathroom was decent and clean. The room was starting to show signs of wear. The internet was really bad! It took ages to load facbook, twitter etc. The food in the restaurants was decent, but after 8 days of eating it, it became quite boring. Very good views of Gwanju from the restaurants on the top floor,

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“Aging hotel and far from town”

Was in town for a wedding, stayed at this hotel as all the other more central hotels were full. We had a traditional room, where we slept on futons on heated floor. The hotel as a whole felt old and tired. And the cleanliness of the bathroom left much to be desired. The staff were, on the oth... more

Was in town for a wedding, stayed at this hotel as all the other more central hotels were full. We had a traditional room, where we slept on futons on heated floor. The hotel as a whole felt old and tired. And the cleanliness of the bathroom left much to be desired. The staff were, on the other hand, a positive for this hotel -- friendly and attentive to our needs, though they spoke little English. The surroundings were nice enough, quiet with mountains in the backdrop and the area was supposedly good for mountain hiking, however for our purpose, it was a little far from the city center.

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“Underwhelming”

Do not spend the $200-$300 "full price" - there are plenty of websites offering rooms for about 70,000 won per night. And if you are expecting a $60/night experience rather than a $250/night experience, you may be satisified. The facility and the rooms are clearly showing their age, and (surpri... more

Do not spend the $200-$300 "full price" - there are plenty of websites offering rooms for about 70,000 won per night. And if you are expecting a $60/night experience rather than a $250/night experience, you may be satisified. The facility and the rooms are clearly showing their age, and (surprisingly for a hotel that tries to cater to tourists) none of the staff seems to have even minimal English proficiency. But the views are great, and the distance from the city center (and reasonable restaurants) is not a big deal, considering how affordable taxi rides are in Gwangju. Olympic-length swimming pool in the basement is a huge plus, and the fitness center is nice. The spa area is nice, but naked, so if you don't look Korean little kids will be staring at you and your junk.

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