Holiday Inn Express St. Paul South - Inver Grove Heights by IHG

Pool access is inconsistent; guests reported closures for maintenance/painting and chilly or unheated water, and there is no hot tub. Parking can be strained due to the adjacent restaurant and potholes, the airport shuttle runs smoothly, and the elevator shows wear.

Many describe the hotel and rooms as clean, but several note inconsistencies including dirty or worn carpets, debris on vents, odors/smoke, mold behind wallpaper, and occasional pests. Housekeeping between nights often requires a request.

Beds are generally comfortable and some rooms are spacious, but multiple reviews cite aging or maintenance issues such as malfunctioning or noisy AC, plumbing problems, worn furnishings, missing lighting, and noise from neighboring rooms.

Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, with efficient check-in and staff who assist with special requests. A few guests experienced slow maintenance or curt front-desk interactions.

Guests like the setting near Highway 52 and MSP, with walkable access to restaurants and a movie theater; several also describe it as quiet. Some report traffic or crowd spillover from the neighboring restaurant affecting parking or noise.

Breakfast earns repeated praise for quality and variety, and the attendant is frequently commended for keeping items stocked and the area clean. A few guests found it standard or less appealing.