Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Le Mars by IHG
Address: 1285 Sleepy Eye Drive, Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America, Le Mars, Iowa, US
Price range: US$109–US$189 per night
Rating: 8.95

What guests think

Travellers describe Holiday Inn Express & Suites Le Mars by IHG as consistently clean, with good breakfasts and a well kept pool, alongside frustrations like occasional elevator outages, no hot tub, and some room and equipment maintenance issues.

Service earns repeated praise for efficient check-in and thoughtful help. The location is convenient for town and walkable dining, though some guests mentioned hallway or area noise. Overall, it suits travelers seeking convenience in Le Mars and straightforward comfort.

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Facilities

The pool is warm and generally well kept. Several reviews noted there is no hot tub and reported occasional elevator outages.

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10

Sarah

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed for a couple days during our daughter’s volleyball tournament. Everything was great but my only complaint is no hot tub. It’s in the pictures but is no longer at the hotel

8

Cheryl

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean. Room was clean and comfortable. Pool was very nice. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was good except no decaf coffee. I would recommend to anyone.

10

Ryan

19 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in late with family. Quick, easy process. Room was immaculate. Admittedly, I had trouble sleeping but I think that was more about me than the bed or the pillows. The breakfast was great. I’ve never seen a pancake machine before! It was nice to see something different than the typical waffle iron. Kids and adults both loved the pool. Decent temp and seriously, the cleanest pool area I’ve ever been in. Pools usually have kind of gross pool decks where you feel like you still need to wear shoes for good hygeine. This place looked clean enough to eat off the floor…I wouldn’t…but it looked like you could. On the way out the door at check out, the front lady gave each kid a goodie bag. Seriously, best hotel experience in a long time…maybe best ever

8

Marlyce

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a nice hotel, unfortunately no whirlpool.

8

Tom

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quality place. Courteous staff. The price jumped hours before we booked. Good but small poll. No hot tub, which was a surprise. Adequate breakfast. Snacks were outrageously priced. But we will stay there again.

10

Sarah

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good breakfast. Nice pool

4

John

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I paid $150 for a hotel room that cost $100 anywhere else around the country…then after checking in, I found out that the elevator did not work so I had to lug everything up and downstairs! Finally, when I got into the room I found that the refrigerator didn’t work…so, all the food I bought had to either be eaten right away or thrown out

6

Mike

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator wasn’t working. We had to carry out luggage up the steps. The closes exterior door wouldn’t open with our key. Had to walk around. Not very accommodating.

10

Jen

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was warm. Bed was comfy

2

John

15 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

$150 for one night and a hotel, and there is no working elevator and it has been this way for six weeks!

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently highlight very clean rooms and public areas, with some noting immaculate upkeep. A few issues appeared, including signs of wear or water damage and missed housekeeping during multi-night stays.

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Thomas

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Desk in room had NO outlets for a laptop, headboard lights and outlets on bed frame didn’t work. Door hinge was bent so door took 3 minutes to close on its own. Signs of water damage around tub/shower.

10

Analisa

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

10

Mary

28 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean and well maintained.

10

Apajok

5 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The workers were very friendly and the hotel was very clean

10

Romel

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean Hotel & Friendly Staff

10

Kathy

6 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were extremely happy with the LeMars Holiday Inn. It was extremely clean. The rooms were very spacious. We fell in love with the pillows and had to go online and order some for home.

10

Jason

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was greeted with a smile and check in was very easy and quick. The room was immaculate and the temperature was perfect. Great atay and will stay again.

10

William

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room courteous staff good breakfast

8

Amanda

15 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was clean and had a good location for the town. There was always someone at the desk so I never had to wait. Breakfast had many options and was good. It did end early on the weekend (9:30). They didn’t service the room (3 nights) during the stay. The walls are thin, and it was loud from people in the hallways. Saturday morning - the hotel was prob full - there was no hot water. Sunday morning the water was lukewarm.

8

Anourack

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really clean

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Rooms

Many guests found rooms spacious and comfortable, with good beds. Several reported issues such as tricky heating/cooling, limited or nonworking outlets/lights, malfunctioning AC or fridge, wardrobe hardware failures, hallway noise, and occasional hot water shortages.

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Thomas

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Desk in room had NO outlets for a laptop, headboard lights and outlets on bed frame didn’t work. Door hinge was bent so door took 3 minutes to close on its own. Signs of water damage around tub/shower.

10

Darrell

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel! We were visiting town for Risefest in Sheldon and found LeMars to be a beautiful place to stay overnight - that coincidentally had their own Ice Cream Festival going on the same weekend. Lovely grounds, extremely spacious rooms and service you'd expect from a luxury hotel. We will definitely stay here again!

4

George

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checking into the hotel was quick and easy. Our rooms had issues. The first room the ac was not working and the room was about 80 in the room, the bed seemed used but made, and there were clothes in the drawer. We stayed in the room for a couple of hours thinking it would cool off. We ended up switching rooms and the next room wardrobe bar fell down when we put hang up clothes on. In addition, the breakfast was good but ended at 9 am on the weekend, way earlier than i normally get up.

4

John

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I paid $150 for a hotel room that cost $100 anywhere else around the country…then after checking in, I found out that the elevator did not work so I had to lug everything up and downstairs! Finally, when I got into the room I found that the refrigerator didn’t work…so, all the food I bought had to either be eaten right away or thrown out

10

Kathy

6 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were extremely happy with the LeMars Holiday Inn. It was extremely clean. The rooms were very spacious. We fell in love with the pillows and had to go online and order some for home.

10

Michael

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

stay was OK - a little noisy as our room was the first one from the common area

10

Jason

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was greeted with a smile and check in was very easy and quick. The room was immaculate and the temperature was perfect. Great atay and will stay again.

8

SANDRA

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean and refreshed each day. Heating/cooling hard to figure out... fan was on constantly. Great coffee at breakfast.

10

Jen

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was warm. Bed was comfy

8

Amanda

15 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was clean and had a good location for the town. There was always someone at the desk so I never had to wait. Breakfast had many options and was good. It did end early on the weekend (9:30). They didn’t service the room (3 nights) during the stay. The walls are thin, and it was loud from people in the hallways. Saturday morning - the hotel was prob full - there was no hot water. Sunday morning the water was lukewarm.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, courteous, and efficient, with quick check-in and helpful gestures; they also responded promptly to booking or room changes. A few guests experienced curt interactions or limited support during facility problems.

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10

Angela

3 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super clean and very friendly staff. Very nice Holiday Inn.

10

Becky

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy and fasylt check in

10

Mark

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was excellent. They were courteous, prompt and very helpful.

10

Romel

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean Hotel & Friendly Staff

10

laci

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay! Didn’t get enough towels so had to ask for more! Receptionist seemed a bit upset about that. Otherwise good experience!

8

Mark

25 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checking was swift and friendly. The room I checked into was not the room I booked via the photos/description from booking online. The staff was quick and able to switch me to the room I thought I booked which was another upgrade to accommodate my kids and entertaining traveling family. Overall a great stay, thank you.

10

Jason

20 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was greeted with a smile and check in was very easy and quick. The room was immaculate and the temperature was perfect. Great atay and will stay again.

6

Mike

18 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator wasn’t working. We had to carry out luggage up the steps. The closes exterior door wouldn’t open with our key. Had to walk around. Not very accommodating.

10

Amber

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautifully kept and wonderful staff. Lady working in the kitchen even offered to warm up the gluten free biscuit I brought with me. Would stay here again.

10

Gary

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great room, clean and efficient. Wonderful staff and friendly service.

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Location

Convenient for getting around Le Mars and walkable to restaurants; easy to find. A few guests mentioned area train noise.

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10

Darrell

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel! We were visiting town for Risefest in Sheldon and found LeMars to be a beautiful place to stay overnight - that coincidentally had their own Ice Cream Festival going on the same weekend. Lovely grounds, extremely spacious rooms and service you'd expect from a luxury hotel. We will definitely stay here again!

10

Evan

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price, this is the best location in town

10

Kenneth

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice area of town

10

Randall

22 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and it was very quiet. Felt safe.

10

Sheila

26 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Could walk to good restaurants

8

Rachelle

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location and parking.

10

Dianna

10 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to locate and room was great.

10

KEN

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It costs a bit more but it is worth it. Our only issues related to the train noises early AM and they are all over town.

8

Amanda

15 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was clean and had a good location for the town. There was always someone at the desk so I never had to wait. Breakfast had many options and was good. It did end early on the weekend (9:30). They didn’t service the room (3 nights) during the stay. The walls are thin, and it was loud from people in the hallways. Saturday morning - the hotel was prob full - there was no hot water. Sunday morning the water was lukewarm.

8

Ruth

7 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

great location

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Dining

Breakfast is generally good with decent variety and well-liked coffee, and some guests enjoyed the pancake machine. Several noted early weekend closing times and occasional issues such as lukewarm hot items or lack of decaf.

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Cheryl

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean. Room was clean and comfortable. Pool was very nice. Staff was friendly. Breakfast was good except no decaf coffee. I would recommend to anyone.

10

Stephen

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room and hotel was nice and clean. I didn't care for the Keurig (sp) coffe pods in the room but the coffee in the lobby was excellent. Breakfast was good.

10

Ryan

19 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in late with family. Quick, easy process. Room was immaculate. Admittedly, I had trouble sleeping but I think that was more about me than the bed or the pillows. The breakfast was great. I’ve never seen a pancake machine before! It was nice to see something different than the typical waffle iron. Kids and adults both loved the pool. Decent temp and seriously, the cleanest pool area I’ve ever been in. Pools usually have kind of gross pool decks where you feel like you still need to wear shoes for good hygeine. This place looked clean enough to eat off the floor…I wouldn’t…but it looked like you could. On the way out the door at check out, the front lady gave each kid a goodie bag. Seriously, best hotel experience in a long time…maybe best ever

10

Sharon

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast, pool was fun

10

Sarah

12 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very good breakfast. Nice pool

4

George

6 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Checking into the hotel was quick and easy. Our rooms had issues. The first room the ac was not working and the room was about 80 in the room, the bed seemed used but made, and there were clothes in the drawer. We stayed in the room for a couple of hours thinking it would cool off. We ended up switching rooms and the next room wardrobe bar fell down when we put hang up clothes on. In addition, the breakfast was good but ended at 9 am on the weekend, way earlier than i normally get up.

8

Dale

3 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel and room were clean and comfrontable. The hot breakfast was barely warm at best and there was not a microwave in the dining area to make it more edible. Next to cold food on a cold morning made the stay.... not so hot.

10

William

28 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room courteous staff good breakfast

8

Amanda

15 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was clean and had a good location for the town. There was always someone at the desk so I never had to wait. Breakfast had many options and was good. It did end early on the weekend (9:30). They didn’t service the room (3 nights) during the stay. The walls are thin, and it was loud from people in the hallways. Saturday morning - the hotel was prob full - there was no hot water. Sunday morning the water was lukewarm.

8

Gladys

26 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast could be better

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $148	2 $141	3 $135
4 $181	5 $164	6 $164	7 $169	8 $144	9 $163	10 $143
11 $128	12 $142	13 $142	14 $143	15 $149	16 $165	17 $156
18 $127	19 $160	20 $169	21 $138	22 $117	23 $113	24 $117
25 $135	26 $155	27 $154	28 $134	29 $114	30 $113	31 $109

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Le Mars by IHG

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