Name: Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG
Address: 2715 Ocean Gateway, Cambridge, Maryland, United States of America, Cambridge, Maryland, US
Price range: $122–$302 per night
Rating: 8.38

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Holiday Inn Express Cambridge by IHG is praised for clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff, with many guests appreciating the convenient location near restaurants and highways, providing quiet stays at good value.

Breakfast draws frequent compliments for quality and variety. Facilities feedback is mostly positive for the indoor pool and parking, but several note no hot tub despite some listings and one mentions a weekend pool closure. Some downsides include thin walls or hallway noise, light leakage from curtains, minor maintenance issues, and the odd housekeeping lapse. A modern mid-range option well suited to short stays and local exploring.

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Facilities

Guests like the indoor pool when available and note well-maintained facilities. However, several report there is no hot tub despite some listings, and one stay saw the pool closed for a weekend.

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Andrw

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Only thing id suggest is changing the pic of the hotel because the pics online you guys have a hot tub and when you get there theres none lol.

10

Adeyemi

Feb 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The facilities were in perfect shape. Good location too.

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Bryan

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was helpful and understanding. There were crumbs under both beds, which the staff quickly vacuumed up. But still, they shouldn't have been there. Pool water looked an eerie green which spooked my kids. Window curtains didn't close fully so when sun came up, room was very bright. Expedia site said there was a hottub here, which was one of the reasons we chose this, but upon arrival, no hot tub to be seen. I blame Expedia for that. Breakfast was nice, ample parking, quick walk to food options, friendly staff. Was still more $$ than I've spent for nicer hotels

10

Toya

Dec 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great get away, near stores and restaurants. Definitely would recommend and return again to enjoy the pool.

10

Karl

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room and beds were comfortable. The TV and Wi-Fi were good. All facilities were clean and in good repair.

10

Kristin

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay! Clean room, comfy beds, looked recently updated, and nice breakfast included. One complaint was that the listing said their was a hot tub, but there was not.

10

Courtney

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Every staff member was great. The place was clean and pool was nice.

8

Tara

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Only constructive review is that the front desk didn’t know how to walk me through tv working I forgot how to get out of menu. Also the pool was closed entire weekend. And the front desk didn’t know when I checked in. This was VERY disappointing

10

Claudia Y

Mar 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We choose this Hotel because we are visiting harried Tubman museums and blackwater national refuge , we had a relaxing couple days at the hotel, warm water in the pool, yummy breakfast , no noise during the night. I will came back .

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Amy

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Pool and hot tub, open for use....a plus!!!! I hate when it isnt posted to a website that it is down for renovations or tepairs. Breakfast was good. Comfortable rooms.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean and well kept. A few note lapses such as crumbs under beds, dusty vents, mold on shower caulk, a smoky room, or missed service during a stay.

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Dorothy

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet room, comfortable bed. The vent fan in the bathroom was dusty. I don’t like the sink outside the bathroom, with no place to put my supplies for the shower.

8

Winifred

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, and wonderful staff. shower had mold on caulk, bathroom vent sounded like a 90 mph wind, could hear people plugging in the outlets and talking next door.

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Linnea

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room smelled of cigarette smoke

10

Stephen G

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy early check-in. Room and entire hotel was very clean and in good repair. Room was quiet, and bed was very comfortable. Staff were very polite. Breakfast buffet looked good (but we ate elsewhere with family).

10

Steven

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great little hotel. Very clean and definitely recently renovated. Would definitely stay there again.

10

Charlene

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I have stayed in many hotels in the last year and by far this hotel surpassed all of them. The staff was friendly and accommodating, the room and bath were very clean and I loved the chair and footstool in the room. I am handicapped with a service dog and when I was unloading my car a staff member came out to help me and this was not her job! I know where I will be staying the next time I am in town.

10

Eugena

Feb 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was great! The room was clean. The lobby was clean and the hotel and room smelled so nice. Would definitely stay again

8

Ruth

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in and out went smoothly . The beds were comfortable. The room was not as clean as it should have been

4

Catherine

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Bed very uncomfortable. A/C extremely squeaky. Room not very clean. Room wasn’t cleaned while we were there. Pool was nice. Check in was fine.

10

Patricia

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Holiday Inn was very clean and modern looking. Breakfast was continental with plenty of variety. I would highly recommend staying here.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally modern, comfortable, and often quiet, with many praising the beds and size. Some mention thin walls or elevator proximity noise and light leakage from curtains; Wi‑Fi and TV usually work well.

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Donna

Jan 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ottoman in room needed cleaning. Walls are thin. Great breakfast.

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Alba

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay only downside was thin wall to room next to me and they were a bit loud.

10

Larry

Jun 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Impressed by building construction. In comparison with my recent stay at a Marriott Courtyard, in which the walls were so thin you could hear conversations next door, this seemed much quieter and sleep was not disturbed. Staff was pleasant and helpful, room laid out well and clean. All good.

10

Cynthia

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was very nice and clean. We enjoyed the spacious room, which was a plus for my husband and I. Check in and check out were a breeze and the staff was very friendly and responsive. They also had one of the best complimentary breakfasts I've seen in a long time. I would stay again without question.

10

Thomas

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and classy, and the bed was super comfortable. Great bedding as well!

10

Karl

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room and beds were comfortable. The TV and Wi-Fi were good. All facilities were clean and in good repair.

10

Stephen G

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy early check-in. Room and entire hotel was very clean and in good repair. Room was quiet, and bed was very comfortable. Staff were very polite. Breakfast buffet looked good (but we ate elsewhere with family).

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steve

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Could not close the curtains and the digital sign outside was bright

8

Chanta

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My room was bext to the elevator was the only problem.

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Stephen

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed there a few times as we visit the area. It’s on a busy strip, but we couldn’t hear any street noise at night. Good value.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, accommodating, and efficient, with smooth check-ins and staff going out of their way to help. There are isolated issues such as uncertainty about amenities, limited overnight support for noise complaints, or trouble resolving tech questions.

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Angelia

Aug 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always pleasant staff with excellent customer service, clean rooms, nice hot water for relaxing shower, and convenient. The BEST in the Cambridge area!

10

Virginia

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Had some trouble connecting to the internet, and staff could not resolve the issue. Otherwise everything was very nice. I like this hotel. Very comfortable.

10

Tolulope

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay. We love staying at the Holiday Inn. The staff that checked us in wss extremely helpful, patient, and professional.

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Dionndra

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed for two nights. The first night was fine - quiet and seemed as if it would be a decent stay. However, the second night was the total opposite. The hotel has a “10:00 p.m. quiet policy” which is to be enforced nightly and is advertised on the property. Unfortunately, during my second night stay someone was playing loud music (with a lot of bass) starting at 10:00 p.m. and I called the front desk. They said they would go on the floor and check it out. Approximately, 15 minutes after my call, the music got louder and I called the front desk again and the person said that someone went on my floor in the hall and didn’t hear anything. I shared with the front desk person that you will not hear the loud music if in the halls but when in my room. I offered for the person to come to the room and they said (in a condescending tone) they were not allowed to come in rooms since they were the only person on staff. I totally understood not being able to come in the room, however, I was concerned about how long I was going to hear the loud music. Needless to say, the loud music played until 11:30 p.m. and I didn’t get to sleep until after 1:00 p.m. Therefore, I will never stay at this property (nor encourage others) again. While I was concerned about the loud music, what was more alarming to me was the lack of compassion and rudeness from the second front desk person. So while I cannot tell anyone where to spend their money and time, I can only share my truth.

10

Letitica

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked my reservation ahead of time so check in was quick the staff was nice and friendly and the room was nice and clean the bed 🛏 was very comfortable.

10

Stephen G

Dec 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy early check-in. Room and entire hotel was very clean and in good repair. Room was quiet, and bed was very comfortable. Staff were very polite. Breakfast buffet looked good (but we ate elsewhere with family).

10

Lori

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I actually had to cancel my stay as I stood in the lobby. My mother has dementia and just wanted to get home. She and I had a very tense time in the parking lot, but clerk Marisa was such a big help! She offered snacks for my mother and tried desperately to see if the stay could be tefunded. (It couldn’t). Because of her kindness and the kindness of a bystander, LeAnn, I give this hotel 5 stars!

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Charlene

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I have stayed in many hotels in the last year and by far this hotel surpassed all of them. The staff was friendly and accommodating, the room and bath were very clean and I loved the chair and footstool in the room. I am handicapped with a service dog and when I was unloading my car a staff member came out to help me and this was not her job! I know where I will be staying the next time I am in town.

8

Patricia C

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place for the price. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Breakfast was so-so. Overall it met our needs and I would return.

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Tara

Nov 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Only constructive review is that the front desk didn’t know how to walk me through tv working I forgot how to get out of menu. Also the pool was closed entire weekend. And the front desk didn’t know when I checked in. This was VERY disappointing

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Location

Location is convenient near restaurants and services, with easy access to the highway and a short drive or walk to Cambridge’s attractions. Despite being on a busy strip, many found rooms quiet.

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Doreen

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably priced and fairly clise to downtown Cambridge.

10

Albert

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and close to ammenities

10

Adeyemi

Feb 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The facilities were in perfect shape. Good location too.

10

John Rey

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No regrets. Great hotel. There is a Chinese restaurant right next door.

10

Barbara

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean comfortable property. Delicious and varied free breakfast. Close to other dining options. Friendly and helpful staff. Easy on and off from main highway.

8

Kyle

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Plenty of restaurants in walking distance. Nice rooms and good breakfast!

10

Armita

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and convenient location

10

Paul

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a great property for what I needed of exploring Cambridge and participating in an event held at the conference center but at a more affordable price point. The location was great, room clean, staff helpful, and need very comfortable.

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Kimberly

Apr 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a well designed hotel for those on modest budgets. Easy for me to walk into Cambridge proper. It even has a little swimming pool. The complimentary breakfast eating area is spacious and looks like a restaurant seating. The rooms are clean, large, and comfortable. The walk in shower was a first for me. After an active day of touring, I could relax and get a good night's rest. I look forward to returning there sometime soon.

10

Stephen

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed there a few times as we visit the area. It’s on a busy strip, but we couldn’t hear any street noise at night. Good value.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for being tasty with good variety and hot options. A few note slow replenishment or lukewarm beverages at times.

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Grazyna

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room, helpful staff, good hot breakfast

10

Cynthia

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was very nice and clean. We enjoyed the spacious room, which was a plus for my husband and I. Check in and check out were a breeze and the staff was very friendly and responsive. They also had one of the best complimentary breakfasts I've seen in a long time. I would stay again without question.

10

Barbara

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean comfortable property. Delicious and varied free breakfast. Close to other dining options. Friendly and helpful staff. Easy on and off from main highway.

10

Jeanette

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience. Fully satisfied. Breakfast was very good and so satisfying.

10

Terrell

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Seemed very new. Clean. Good breakfast

10

Maurita

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was excellent! There was a lady who was uncontrollably laughing at 1am in the morning, no big deal! We all need to laugh more!! The breakfast was superb. 10/10

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Julia

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at the front desk was great, room was clean and well stocked. My only issue was breakfast, it took forever for them to refill items. They stopped bringing out certain items way before breakfast was supposed to end so very little to chose from.

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Patricia C

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place for the price. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Breakfast was so-so. Overall it met our needs and I would return.

8

Scott

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel but no hot water for tea this morning and decaf coffee was just tepid. Other than that very nice hotel

10

David

Dec 22, 2022

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Stayed 19,347 nights

Room was very clean, staff was polite, breakfast was very good. Stayed 2 nights and I would definitely recommend them.

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Month	Average price
January	$127
February	$124
March	$117
April	$136
May	$136
June	$155
July	$161
August	$144
September	$163
October	$167
November	$139
December	$129

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $179	17 $302	18	19
20 $179	21 $161	22 $163	23 $163	24	25 $297	26 $297
27 $193	28 $128	29 $128	30 $132

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $132	2 $237	3 $237
4 $149	5 $140	6 $128	7 $140	8 $140	9 $228	10 $228
11 $128	12 $128	13 $128	14 $132	15 $124	16 $189	17 $180
18 $122	19 $125	20 $125	21 $135	22 $133	23 $237	24 $237
25 $123	26 $122	27 $122	28 $123	29 $125	30 $211	31 $211

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

Standard Room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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Very good

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