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Hotel The May

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a 24-hour front desk connected to the convention center in Gwangju

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Porch
Lobby
Breakfast area
Concierge desk
Dining
Hotel The May, near Myeongokheonrimwon Garden, offers a welcoming atmosphere. Guests can browse the library, use laundry facilities, connect to WiFi, and enjoy express check-out and luggage storage. The staff consistently receives positive reviews for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is P2,513
P2,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

Business Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, down comforters, desk, blackout drapes

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  • Sleeps 3
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About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, Hotel The May is in Seo-Gu neighborhood and is connected to the convention center. Soswaewon Garden is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park and Myeongokheonrimwon Garden. Juknokwon Bamboo Forest is another place to visit that comes recommended.
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51, Sangmubeonyeong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, Gwangju, 61948

What's nearby

  • 5-18 Memorial Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kimdaejoong Convention Center - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Gwangju Art and Culture Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Gwangju Station - 6 min drive
  • Sangmu Station - 13 min walk
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪뭉텅 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪세광양대창 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪투썸플레이스 광주상무번영로점 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪상무한우떡갈비 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪호아빈 베트남쌀국수전문점 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel The May

Hotel near Myeongokheonrimwon Garden
You can look forward to a library, laundry facilities, and a business center at Hotel The May. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel The May feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like separate dining areas and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

National rating

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel The May pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel The May?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel The May on Oct 9, 2025 start from P 2,513.3, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Hotel The May?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel The May?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel The May located?

Located in Seo-Gu, this hotel is within 16 mi (25 km) of Gwangjuho Lake Eco Park, Soswaewon Garden, and Myeongokheonrimwon Garden. Juknokwon Bamboo Forest is 18 mi (29 km) away. Sangmu Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Hotel The May Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 209 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

SOON WOOK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
이 호텔의 시설은 소소하지만 조식은 충격적일 정도로 매력적입니다. 조식에 광주의 매력이 잘 담겨 있습니다. 이 호텔이 제공하는 조식만 생각해도 숙박비용에서 1만원 정도가 절감된다고 생각하면 됩니다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sangsuk

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

10/10 Excellent

sangsuk

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

8/10 Good

TAEJUN

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

SUNGUNG

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Partners

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeonghee

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

JIHOON

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

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

4/10 Poor

Jin Hyeok

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

JISUNG

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
위치 좋음, 직원분 친절함 오래되긴 했으나 가격대비 괜찮음
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyeon Kug

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

LEE SU YEON

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

junichi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Shi Ting

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

SOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

INSOO

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Inseok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heejung

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022