Hotel The May, located in Seo-gu, Gwangju, is situated near Gwangju City Hall, attracting many business guests, as well as a cinema, supermarket, hospital and other convenient facilities. In addition, the 5.18 Memorial Park, which displays photos and information about the Gwangju democratization movement of May 18, 1980, is situated right next to the hotel. Visitors are recommended to try Gwangju’s special dishes such as tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patties), yukjeon(beef pancakes), Jeollanam-do-style table d’hote, and hongeo samhap (fermented skate and steamed pork slices served with kimchi).