Holiday Inn Express Rochester - Greece by IHG

Good

We spent 3 nights the first morning housekeeping came early morning that was the last time we saw them. TV remote didn't work, Nothing was refilled the entire time. I had to ask for clean towels.We arrived around 1130 PM and asked if they had a soda machine or somewhere we could purchase soda. I was told in the cooler. I walked to the cooler removed two 12 ounce cans of coke and asked how much they were. The gentleman said $4.00 I handed him a $5 dollar bill he laughed and said no they are $4.00 each. I paid for the soda and went to our room. The pass key did not work we had to go back to the desk every day and have the door pass keys reset. I was not told there would be a $100.00 charge on my charge card because I booked with Hotels com. The staff said if I didn't use incidentals it would be returned in around 48 hours because my card didn't match the card used to book and pay for the room. The breakfast was very nice and the area kept nice and clean. I will definitely rethink my decision the next time I book a hotel.

The Holiday Inn Express Rochester, on February 28 – March 3, lobby was under construction, it appears to be a limited face lift. Any 4 stars ratings are attributed to the “face lift”. The room itself and the staff were 5 stars. The room was clean. A lamp lite was out but was repaired early the next day – there were no excuses just a quick repair - nice. The bathroom was small but functional. I liked it – why waste space in a bathroom while taking away space from the living area? Getting used to the room's heater was interesting. It had a loud start then continue rapidly to heat up the room. The water in the bathroom was quick to heat up. The breakfast food was good. My schedule was busy. I did not have to time to see the Gym. The parking area was good. The snow plowed no issures there. Everything, shopping, restaurants were close by including the Highway.

I have been in many hotels over the years. I have stayed in plenty of Holiday Inns. The hotel itself was okay, the staff was okay, the room was okay-ish. The worst thing, BY FAR, was the bed. Again, I have traveled all over the country and have been in 100s of hotel beds. To say this is the worst mattress I have ever had the displeasure of trying to sleep on is absolutely INSANE. I sat down on the end of the bed and was instantly concerned. The bed was rock hard and I not only felt BUT HEARD the springs in the mattress creek and crunch. My husband and I slept ON TOP of the blankets to try and have some type of padding. I was absolutely CRIPPLED from sleeping on this mattress for 4 hours. I was unable to get out of bed unassisted and it took me 2 hours before I could attempt to stand upright. I am writing this 8 hours after getting home and having to go to Urgent Care because the pain is unbearable. A quick overnight trip for my wedding anniversary has ended in horrific pain, urgent care and a boatload of steroids and pain relievers. Definitely not an anniversary I want to remember. I will NEVER stay at a Holiday Inn ever again.

Incredibly helpful staff - renovations underway in Libby but never heard construction in the room. No hot water was an issue