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UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

4.0 star property
Hotel in Gwangju

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Private spa tub
[Business trip PKG] Deluxe Residence Double - Housekeeping 2 times and Laundry powder 2 | Front of property - evening/night
Private spa tub
43-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, Netflix
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence in Seo-Gu offers a sophisticated, practical stay. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, a dedicated business center, and secure luggage storage. The elevator ensures easy navigation, perfect after long travel days.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Showing 16 of 16 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Boutique Double [3PM Check in]

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Boutique Double [3PM Check in]

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Boutique Twin [3PM Check in]

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Boutique Twin [3PM Check in]

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Family Twin [3PM Check in]

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Family Twin [3PM Check in]

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite (Party)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 57 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Romantic Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Premium Double (07 or 12 randomly assigned)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite Premium Double (07 or 12 randomly assigned)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Boutique Twin Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Boutique Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Party Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Romance Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Honors Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 8

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite Premium Two Double

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Romantic Suite [3PM Check in]

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Romantic Suite [3PM Check in]

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite Residence Double [3PM Check in]

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite Residence Double [3PM Check in]

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Washing machine
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Boutique Double

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Boutique Double

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Family Twin

  • Sleeps 3

Suite Residence Double

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Map
53, Sicheong-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju, South Jeolla, 61949

What's nearby

  • 5-18 Memorial Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kimdaejoong Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Guus Hiddink Stadium - 8 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 10 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market - 13 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sangmu Station - 11 min walk
  • Gwangju Songjeong Station (XNJ) - 13 min drive
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪쿠우쿠우 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪플로라 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪설빙 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪한잔의 추억 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪동경일식 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence

Upscale hotel located in Seo-Gu
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence provides a business center and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator
Room features
All 487 rooms offer comforts such as heated floors and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (KRW 10,000 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KRW 25,000 for adults and KRW 12,500 for children

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property’s breakfast may be served a la carte instead of buffet-style.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 25000 for adults and KRW 12500 for children
  • Self parking fee: KRW 10000 per night

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Utop Boutique & Gwangju
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence Hotel
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence Gwangju
UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence Hotel Gwangju

Frequently asked questions

Is UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence?

Self parking is available for KRW 10000 per night.

What time is check-in at UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is UTOP Boutique Hotel & Residence located?

Located in Seo-Gu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of 5-18 Memorial Park, Uncheon Reservoir, and Kimdaejoong Convention Center. Guus Hiddink Stadium and Gwangju World Cup Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). Sangmu Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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