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Hotel Bolton

3.0 star property
Hotel in Gwangju with 3 restaurants and free valet parking

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3 restaurants, Fusion cuisine
Standard Double - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Superior Twin with Balcony-Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break(Breakfast not available on Mondays) | Balcony
Premium Ondol - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
At Hotel Bolton, you can look forward to a free grocery shopping service, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy Fusion cuisine at one of the 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Double - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Bathrobes
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Bathrobes
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Suite Double - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Suite Double - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Ondol - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays) | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Ondol - Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break (Breakfast is not available on Mondays)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Toilet with electronic bidet
  • 71 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Superior Twin with Balcony-Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break(Breakfast not available on Mondays) | Balcony

Superior Twin with Balcony-Certified Korea Tourism Quality Break(Breakfast not available on Mondays)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Seo-Gu, a neighborhood in Gwangju, Hotel Bolton is in a national park. Gwangju Theatre and Gwangju National Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Missionary's House of Wilson and 5.18 Democracy Square. Penguin Village and Kumho Family Land are also worth visiting.
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1250-2 Chipyeong-dong, Gwangju, South Jeolla

What's nearby

  • 5-18 Memorial Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kimdaejoong Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Guus Hiddink Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Gwangju-Kia Champions Field - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • 1913 Songjeong Station Market - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sangmu Station - 7 min walk
  • Gwangju Songjeon Station - 12 min drive
  • Gwangju (KWJ-Gwangju Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪라마다플라자광주호텔 파라뷰 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪한국관 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪토끼네 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bolton

Hotel located in Seo-Gu
Take advantage of a free grocery shopping service, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel Bolton. Be sure to enjoy Fusion cuisine at one of the 3 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and conference space.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a computer station
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heated floors, 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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • GRISSINI PUP
  • TANI Italian Restaurant
  • 타노시미 Japanes Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Free local calls
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

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

Property is also known as

F&T HOTEL Gwangju
F&T Gwangju
F T HOTEL
Hotel Bolton Hotel
Hotel Bolton Gwangju
Hotel Bolton Hotel Gwangju

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Bolton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Bolton?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Bolton?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Bolton?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Bolton located?

Located in Seo-Gu, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of 5-18 Memorial Park, Kimdaejoong Convention Center, and Uncheon Reservoir. Guus Hiddink Stadium and Gwangju World Cup Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). Sangmu Station is 7 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Bolton Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 246 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room with a ton of amenities. Breakfast available but also lots of options around the hotel too if you want something different. I enjoyed my time here, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Kyu

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are old and due for an updates and fixes. The corridors and rooms smell like smoking lounge. Gross
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Youngkyu

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

hee soo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

jinkwan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

OPTICS

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

kwang jae

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

OPTICS

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

6/10 Okay

sungpyo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JONG SEUNG

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

10/10 Excellent

PILSEOB

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

待客之道

剛到埗就被通知不能使用冷氣，但當天天氣很熱，房內又沒有風扇，最後才獲准開冷氣，這不是待客之道，應在訂房前說明才對。
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

TAKAHIRO

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Technologies

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

YONGGWAN

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donghyun

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

HYUNJIN

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MOOYEOL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JongChan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

youn sik

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sangsuk

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

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