Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South by IHG
Address: 3405 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, Florida, United States of America, Lakeland, Florida, US
Price range: $113–$255 per night
Rating: 9.17

What guests think

Across many reviews, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South by IHG is praised for spotless rooms and common areas, friendly and attentive staff, and a well maintained, varied breakfast, making for an easy, comfortable stay.

Guests like the convenient location near restaurants, shops, and major roads, and many note quiet nights with comfortable beds. Some drawbacks mentioned include water pressure or water taste issues, sporadic noise from adjoining doors or hallway areas, and occasional service or check-in frustrations. Expect a reliable, select‑service stay.

Facilities

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Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Guests highlight ample, easy parking and a clean pool; some note the pool is small and not always heated.

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Michael J.

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very pleasant two day stay. We liked the “no pets”. Very good breakfast. Plenty of parking. Comfortable room. Pay attention driving into and out of the parking lot adjacent to Florida Avenue.

10

Maryann

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was very nice. Clean, courteous staff, nice pool, furniture in nice shape. Bed comfort was just ok. Good location. I would stay here again

10

Wellington

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking and Easy check in

10

Dylan

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great parking, clean rooms, amazing service. Additionally, Walmart is across the street

10

lula

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We travel about three times a year to Florida we have stayed in a lot of locations this is one of the hotels that was sound proof very clean the breakfast was excellent and the people were very friendly The only thing I did not like about it is that the pool was supposed to be heated and it wasn't it was very cold

8

Robert

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Nice basic hotel. Better than expected breakfast Pool small but nice and rarely used

10

LaDonna

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I enjoyed my stay at this property. Be advised, it is behind other businesses and easy to miss. The staff was nice. The breakfast was okay. It’s in a great location for convenient dining options. Walmart is literally across the street. There is plenty of parking around the property. The gym facilities has all that you need and was clean with all machines properly working.

10

Brooke

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great experience, very clean rooms and common areas. My kids really enjoyed the hot fresh breakfast. The staff was very helpful. Also, the pool was heated, which was a nice surprise.

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lula

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Is very very clean The staff is very polite friendly easy access to stores around you Walmart is literally right next door walking distance to a lot of stores pool is clean there is nothing to dislike about this place great breakfast I would recommend this place to anyone

8

Luis

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean plenty of parking. The snacks were perfect. Staff is friendly. I was not aware of the hundred dollar holding on my debit card for the room and check in but besides that it was fine looking forward to breakfast tomorrow and check out.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently praise very clean rooms and common areas, often noting fresh smells and well-kept spaces. Several guests call it one of the cleanest hotels they’ve stayed in.

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Kelly J

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the cleanliness of the room and whole hotel. The bed was also very comfortable. Slept very good.

10

Miriam

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean almost felt like it’s a brand new hotel. Loved my stay!

10

Andrea

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff and service. Rooms are spotless and beds comfortable. Breakfast was excellent.

10

Lizzie

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was extremely clean. The staff was very friendly, respectful, and helpful. I’d recommend this hotel to everyone. The breakfast area was clean the staff member in charge of breakfast was very courteous and helpful.

10

Stacy

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is one of the cleanest properties that I have ever stayed at. The staff was helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend this hotel!

10

Mary

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff have been very nice and the room is exceptionally clean!

10

Angus

Apr 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

One of the cleanest hotels (certainly the cleanest Holiday Inn) I've stayed in in my life! The breakfast was plentiful and well-made. The lobby, elevator and hallwys were kept spic and span. Staff was super helpful. The laundry room was clean. Maybe because it is a newer property and still has the shine, but totally worth it. The only negative would be the lack of views and mediocre surrounding areas.

10

Amber

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was extremely clean and the staff are friendly. Also, great location with many stores and restaurants near the hotel. We will definitely be back.

10

Heather

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing experience for our 3 day trip. The hotel was super clean and the staff was very attentive. The folks handling breakfast kept the food replenished and the area so clean. I would definitely stay here again.

10

Kathleen

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Cleanliness is most important to me and this hotel met that

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious, and quiet with comfortable beds; high ceilings and practical layouts are frequently appreciated. Some note occasional noise from adjoining doors or elevators and intermittent water pressure or drainage issues.

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Randal

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tub drain was very very slow

10

Matthew

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean. Quiet.

10

Charlotte

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a surprise! Hotel is very clean, and staff were welcoming and pleasant. Bed and pillows were comfortable. The ceilings in our room have got to be at least 12ft. tall. I can’t speak to the area as we checked in late. We are visiting Florida Southern College, which is only 7 minutes down the road.

10

Kirsten

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was spacious, comfortable, and clean and staff were delightful! This hotel smells wonderful!

10

Denise

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room set up could not have been better for maximum comfort and efficiency. Everything was Designed perfectly with me in mind. Loved all the attention to details.

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Jennifer

Jan 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The breakfast staff were wonderful. Gave a a wonderful start to our days there. The female desk clerks were very kind and helpful. The first night we had a room with an adjoining door. It was so thin, we could hear every syllable our neighbors spoke. The next morning the lady clerk was very helpful and put a block on the room next to us. Had a wonderful restful night on incredibly comfortable bed. But the third night we had a neighbor again. Anyway…we have now learned to ask for a room that hasn’t an adjoining door. Everything was marvelous except that issue.

10

Monica

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Big suite with high ceilings on the first floor and new and comfortable sheets.

8

Catherine

Jan 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t hesitate to book a room at this Express Holiday Inn. Our stay was just overnight, quick in and out the next morning. The two queen mattresses in our room were amazing. Best night sleep in any hotel ever. The sheets were also lovely, soft and comfortable. The room was clean, fresh, quite, and had a microwave, pod coffee brewer with pods, and a small fridge. TV was approximately 42”-45” and a lovely bathroom. Beautiful shower and a lite magnifying mirror (our bulb was not working in the mag mirror). Which was a bummer, the light in the bathroom was not real bright. The water pressure in the sink and shower were weak, but useable. I would stay again, the breakfast room was a bit average, the coffee also. Can’t say enough about the fabulous mattresses!!

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Karina Ivette

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Being placed in a room near a busy elevator after the service desk struggled to find my reservation was a little overwhelming considering it was after midnight.

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R. Mike

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

My only disappointment was the height of the bed. It was so high I had alot of trouble climbing up!

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, with attentive breakfast staff mentioned often. A minority report issues such as rudeness or delays at check-in.

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Donald Kenton

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I stayed at this property for a three night business trip. On the afternoon of the third day my associate and I went to the hotel lobby to finish up some paperwork. After sitting in the lobby area for 10 minutes an absolutely rude woman came over to confront us as to what we were doing. “Are you staying here, and why are you in the lobby?” She then proceeded to question what my name was and room number I was In because she didn’t recognize me. After giving her my information to make sure I was allowed to be in her lobby she informed me that it’s her job to give everyone a hard time. To which I responded “ you do a great job” I travel for work and stay in hotels 15 to 20 days a month and have never had anything like this happen before. And I can promise you it won’t happen here again. They are many other locations in Lakeland that will be more than happy to take my money.

10

Henry

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and friendly. Trevor was awesome at check in!

10

Curtis

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff was incredible. Stepped up to meet whatever need you might have.

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Curtis

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Annoyed that my room was not ready at check in I had to wait an additional 30 minutes

10

Deena

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was excellent..front staff very friendly and helpful

10

Heather

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing staff and clean rooms. Breakfast was excellent and so well maintained.

10

Michele

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire staff was super helpful and kind. Especially the ladies at breakfast.

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chris

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We were i town for a funeral and had several rooms . The staff went above and beyond what was expected. If I ever make it down that way again. THEY WILL HAVE MY BUSINESS

10

thyago

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pam was awesome. Every person working on this hotel should be like Pam. She’s very nice very polite and her customer service is top notch.

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Timothy

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very rude front desk in am.

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Location

Convenient setting near restaurants, shops, and Walmart, with easy access to major roads and area attractions like Florida Southern College and Legoland. Generally quiet at night, though a few found the entrance tucked away or walkability limited.

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David

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel, very clean, lots of parking and you can walk to some restaurants.

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Cheryl

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel in the center of everything. Very convenient.

10

Teresa

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, quiet, walking distance to restaurants and Walmart, friendly staff

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Hernan

May 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient close to restaurants and highway.

10

Ryan

Aug 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location!

10

Dylan

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great parking, clean rooms, amazing service. Additionally, Walmart is across the street

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LaDonna

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I enjoyed my stay at this property. Be advised, it is behind other businesses and easy to miss. The staff was nice. The breakfast was okay. It’s in a great location for convenient dining options. Walmart is literally across the street. There is plenty of parking around the property. The gym facilities has all that you need and was clean with all machines properly working.

10

Ian

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We had plans for Orlando and Tampa. This was a perfect location in between both. The hotel was very clean and the staff was very nice and attentive. I would highly recommend this location.

8

Charlotte

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location is convenient for FSC parents, lots of retail stores and restaurants nearby. Hotel is clean and serves the purpose.

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Holly

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was great! Property & room was clean. Not much to walk to if you're looking for that.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised as hot, fresh, and varied, with staff keeping items replenished. Some critiques mention specific items (eggs, pancakes) and occasional off-tasting water or coffee.

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Terri

Dec 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place but only 4 stars because breakfast had runny eggs and pancake maker provided one limp lukewarm pancake. Prefer waffles.

10

Timothy

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Lakeland Florida ….very clean rooms,seem like endless amount of hot water,great customer service and staff,and very good breakfast

10

Jessica

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was amazing

10

Andrew

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very clean, smelled nice and just pleasant to be in. The room was perfect, and bonus points for having a TV I can plug my PC/Game console into. The breakfast menu was good and delicious. My ONLY gripe was the water. You could taste the awful sewagy tap water in the juice. I'm sure the coffee was made with the same awful water, which made me cringe as I drank it, but I still did. Please use water filters. They're not that expensive, but greatly improve people's safety and the taste.

10

Andrea

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff and service. Rooms are spotless and beds comfortable. Breakfast was excellent.

10

Brandee

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay in Lakeland. Hotel was very clean and staff is friendly. Breakfast is very good with a lot of different choices

10

Heather

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing experience for our 3 day trip. The hotel was super clean and the staff was very attentive. The folks handling breakfast kept the food replenished and the area so clean. I would definitely stay here again.

10

Thomas

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was hot and fresh with good variety. All staff was extremely attentive. Great customer service.

10

Philip

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The property has quality hot and cold breakfast items For continental breakfast, this one is hard to beat!

10

Steve

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything about the property was great. Beds were super comfy, staff friendly and they served a nice breakfast. No complaints here. I recommend it if you have to be in the area. It's close to lots of dining options as well.

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Month	Average price
January	$147
February	$196
March	$195
April	$175
May	$127
June	$116
July	$116
August	$135
September	$131
October	$143
November	$143
December	$120

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $117	15 $117	16 $118	17 $117	18 $128	19 $124
20 $116	21 $114	22 $116	23 $113	24 $121	25 $121	26 $121
27 $113	28 $117	29 $135	30 $130

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $130	2 $241	3 $172
4 $130	5 $138	6 $161	7 $155	8 $127	9 $152	10 $152
11 $123	12 $127	13 $139	14 $139	15 $139	16 $223	17 $238
18 $126	19 $136	20 $176	21 $136	22 $148	23 $255	24 $255
25 $141	26 $139	27 $147	28 $139	29 $139	30 $168	31 $156

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Suite, Communications Hearing)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower (Communications Accessible)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communication, Mobility)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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