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The Empress Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel in Seo-gu

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Down comforters, free minibar, desk, soundproofing
Front of property
Daily buffet breakfast (KRW 7000 per person)
Luxury Suite | Down comforters, free minibar, desk, soundproofing
Deluxe Double Room | Down comforters, free minibar, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
29-20, Hanbat-daero 570beon-gil, Seo-gu, Daejeon, 35222
  • Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Daejeon Museum of Art
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Expo Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cheongju (CJJ-Cheongju Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Down comforters, free minibar, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, free minibar, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, free minibar, desk, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Terrace | Down comforters, free minibar, desk, soundproofing

Double Room, Terrace

  • 890 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Suite | Down comforters, free minibar, desk, soundproofing

Luxury Suite

  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Daejeon

Seo-gu stay.Your stay at this Seo-gu hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and Natural History Museum. Hanbat Arboretum and Daejeon Culture and Arts Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hanbat Arboretum - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Expo Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Daejeon Museum of Art - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Daejeon Culture and Arts Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Wolpyeong Station - 3 min walk
  • Daejeonjochajang Station - 7 min drive
  • Cheongju (CJJ-Cheongju Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪조풍연실비집 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪도미노피자 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪다래곱창 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪탄방골참순대 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪havana express - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Empress Hotel

3-star hotel in Seo-gu
As a guest of The Empress Hotel, you'll find an elevator and a water dispenser. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

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

  • 66 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
The Empress Hotel offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Korean

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekend buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: KRW 7,000 for adults and KRW 5,000 for children

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KRW 7000 for adults and KRW 5000 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Empress Hotel to the airport?

The Empress Hotel is 31.8 mi (38-min drive) away from the Cheongju (CJJ-Cheongju Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Empress Hotel on May 31, 2025 start from $64.53, 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.

Does The Empress Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Empress Hotel.

Does The Empress Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Empress Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of KRW 7000 for adults and KRW 5000 for children.

Is there a casino at The Empress Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Empress Hotel?

Check-in begins at 5 PM.

Is there free parking at The Empress Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does The Empress Hotel have a pool?

The Empress Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Empress Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Empress Hotel to downtown Daejeon?

The Empress Hotel is 2.1 mi away from Daejeon.

The Empress Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 569 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 569 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 569 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 569 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 569 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

EUNJU

Liked: Staff & service
Good location with many eateries options
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nyoka

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A simple hotel with minimal frills. Close to the metro and some local restaurants, but a bit out of the main sights. No major issues, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

soon ho

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Good Choice…HAPPY

Very big …spacious…modern room Comfortable beds Stores around hotel Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wenju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Korean Breakfast is prepared daily. No washer dryer option.

6/10 Okay

HOI CHUI ARIEL

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wenju

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast, no laundry
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

MESHKAT

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice rooms. Frienldy and helpful staff. Quiet place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Hyo

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The concierge were very helpful and friendly. They were able to answer my questions and helped me get a taxi to my next stop with my limited Korean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Good option for value

Plainly said it is a premium motel, would not categorize it as a hotel nevertheless it was spot on the money but wish it was more cleaner and rooms less smoker free
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hyeji

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Central location with many amenities around

The hotel is located in a busy area where many restaurants and pubs are around. The parking was easy though it got busies late at night. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Zachariah

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for the money!

If you’re on a budget this is one of the best hotels for you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

YONG JU

Business traveler
아침식사 제공하는 모텔. 가족 여행으로는 비추
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Youngmin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

HYE BEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

NGOC HOA

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

It was really nice

The hotel is nice, comfortable, and not too far from where restaurants and shopping malls (Galleria) located. ^^
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donielle

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

Awesome!

We booked the deluxe twin room and it was very beautiful and nice. Very clean, spacious for 3 people and in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Brittany

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

It was proper

The hotel was proper. Seems a bit old but clean for the most part.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021