Hotel The May

3.0 star property

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Porch
Concierge desk
Dining
Breakfast area
Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
51, Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju, 61948
  • 5-18 Memorial Park
    4 min walk
  • 원조삼희불낙
    1 min walk
  • Sangmu Station
    13 min walk
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.)
    12 min drive

Room options

Business Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel The May

Lakefront hotel connected to the convention centre in Gwangju with a 24-hour front desk
This hotel features a business centre, conference space and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station are on-site.
Hotel The May offers 36 accommodations with free newspapers and complimentary bottles of water. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Gwangju hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

With your stay at Hotel The May, you're connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from 5-18 Memorial Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a business centre and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Soswaewon Garden
A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. Event space at this hotel measures 269 square feet (25 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel The May.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Gwangju hotel.

On-site venue – This restaurant only serves breakfast.

Languages

English, Japanese, Korean

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 269 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel May Gwangju
Hotel May
May Gwangju
May
Hotel The May Hotel
Hotel The May Gwangju
Hotel The May Hotel Gwangju

Hotel The May Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 204 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Wrong bed
They advertise king size beds, but all they have a maybe a queen. I asked the front desk if they made a mistake with the room they gave me, because the bed is not king size. They said that's the only size bed they have in all the rooms. This hotel is in the middle of the party district, so keep that in mind when booking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

DOKYUNG

Good location, clean and big room. I satidfied this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and nice hotel !
A fabulous hotel with great Korean breakfast!! Nice shower with good water pressure and nice washroom amenities, great choice in Gwangju :) The only thing is the front desk staff not really good at speaking English
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
a bit worn
--the room is a bit worn, so for the regular price they charge, it seems a bit expensive. I booked at a discounted rate, so when you add in the fact that they tidy the room for you when you're out, it was ok value for the money --the showerhead is amazingly powerful! (one might even say it is too powerful!) without question, the most powerful showerhead I have ever experienced in my life.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Very nice hotel and a very convineient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel. Despite being near lots of bars the sound proofing is perfect. The breakfast wasn't my cup of tea but that is more my European tastes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Jody, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable Hotel
The hotel seemed a little weird at first, as it is very plain, and the room had absolutely no view (you could reach out and touch the next building through the window, almost) but it turned out to be extremely comfortable and a nice cool refuge from the August heat. It kind of grew on us. Spotlessly clean, quiet, great AC, comfortable bed, good location -close to stores, restaurants, subway, buses. An interesting Korean breakfast every morning. The staff was very nice: friendly, very helpful and accommodating; even though they didn't speak much English, I still felt they knew what I was asking and were happy to help. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yin, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a good hotel worth to stay
The layout out of the room is excellent. Every inch provides its practical use. The hotel changed the bedding everyday that made us sleep comfortably. The staff always show kindness , hospitality, try to help clients out. If we visit Gwangju the 2nd time , we will book this hotel again !!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel
Stayed for 5 days last week for work and I loved the location. Staff took good care of me and my colleagues. Breakfast was fresh, kitchen was open for us to heat up foods. Free laundry for guests, so great for me after 1 week of travel! Will come back again! Good wifi as well

6/10 Okay

Jerome

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and nice
It was a really clean room and warm for the winter. Everything was in really good conditions. It is next to supermarket and many restaurants

10/10 Excellent

Eden, good and easy to get meal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Korea trip
a short stay but overall feeling good and services is good

10/10 Excellent

Mahroos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Value
Excellent breakfast - great value however, this is a motel turned hotel property.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant little place with nearby restaurants and shopping.

2/10 Terrible

youngsun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

hyungmo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

MIJUNG

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

KYUWOOK

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sangsuk

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
객실은 보통~ 조식은 환상덕~
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sangsuk

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
대박 조식~ 대박 흐뭇~
출장이 잦은 편이라(특히 광주광역시로~) 조식이 제공되는 호텔을 자주 이용합니다 오늘 더메이 호텔에서 제공힌 조식을 받고 감동~~~ 7첩반상을 받은 느낌이였습니다 음식도 정성있게 조리된 상태였고 누룽지까지 챙겨 주는 조식은 난생 처음이였습니다. 덕분에 아주 기분 좋게 아침을 시작했습니다
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JIHOON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

JAE YONG

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JIHOON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024