Name: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Atlanta/Emory University Area by IHG
Address: 2183 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America, Atlanta, Georgia, US
Price range: $136–$419 per night
Rating: 8.55

What guests think

Reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Atlanta/Emory University Area by IHG highlight consistently friendly, attentive staff, clean and comfortable rooms, and a convenient location near Emory and dining, with breakfast frequently praised for variety and quality.

Common drawbacks include some uncomfortable mattresses, occasional maintenance issues (TV, A/C, gym equipment), and a pool that is often cold. Housekeeping is usually solid but a few guests reported late or missed service and occasional cleanliness lapses. The area is generally convenient, though walkability varies and sidewalks are limited in parts. Overall, expect a friendly, clean, value-focused stay near Emory with a good breakfast.

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Facilities

Parking is easy, the pool is available but often reported as cold, and the small gym is adequate with occasional equipment issues. Some listings mention a sauna, but guests report there is no sauna here.

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Rodney

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was extremely friendly. Smell of bacon and a better than average hotel breakfast. Only down side was workout equipment (treadmill & elliptical) were not functioning properly.

10

Jennifer

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was easy. All staff (front desk and breakfast) were friendly and helpful. Pool was nice, but cold. Room was great.

8

Sasan

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel in a great location. Many good dinning options within walking distance. Other than the sour skim milk on day one, breakfast was very good. Good exercise facility. Easy check in and check out.

10

Christopher

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff and customer service. Room was very clean. Located near to Emory hospital and restaurants close by. Ample parking.

10

Melanie

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk employees were super friendly and accommodating. We will definitely stay again. I would like to say however that the info on Orbitz needs to be updated. It says there is a sauna. That is a big reason we chose this hotel. According to the front desk staff, it has been gone since 2019. I was not able to locate a rooftop garden either.

10

Gloria

Feb 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is wonderful! Breakfast was great! The Expedia listing has a sauna, but at check in I was informed there is not a sauna at this location.

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Monique

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Javis front desk 3 to 11pm is so great customer service but the pool area had ac on not heat the pool was suppose to be heated but it was cold i told staff nothing changed also the lady front desk 7am is rude bad customer service she didt care about anything i was asking about i asked for housekeeping she said what do you want wow i didt know front desk was so rude then i asked her about pool cold she didt care about that either i only stayed a extra day because of Javis great customer service my sister is in Emory hospital that's why i was at that hotel never again

10

Kari

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location (walking distance to Publix is nice), extremely friendly and attentive staff, spacious room, very clean and quiet. The gym is small but adequate. I would definitely stay there again!

10

Monique

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Javis was super nice great customer service but the pool area had the air on instead of heat i was cold at pool pissed off

10

John

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was convenient, rooms very clean and comfortable. Continental breakfast was great. Front staff was very friendly. However, the attendant working in the area where they put out the food for the Continental Breakfast was a little rude and seemed to have been in a bad mood or agitated by the hotel guests.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as very clean and well kept. A few guests noted a smelly or less-clean bathroom and occasional housekeeping delays or missed service.

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10

Farhat

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and amazing staff

10

Chris

Nov 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clerks at desk on all shifts were outstanding. Hotel was very clean.

10

Joan

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfortable beds, clean, quiet, nice breakfast. Would stay here again when in area.

6

Winston

Mar 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I like that it was near the place where I had business to complete. I did not like that my room was not cleaned or my garbage left in my room for one whole day until I complained about it.

10

J

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in staff was awesome and the room was spacious and super clean.

4

Jessica

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was nice but property was not very clean or convenient. I had to switch rooms because first room had bad smell that smelled like smoke. Very nice about letting me change rooms and next room was better but not very clean, especially the bathroom. Website says 11 minute walk from Emory University but with location on a busy road that would not be a very easy or safe walk. Location was not great and for same cost there is probably a better option that is cleaner and more convenient if you are here for an event at Emory.

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Scott

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was so nice. It was so clean.

10

Darek

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean property, great staff, breakfast fresh and hot, room spacious and clean. Would stay here again

10

Alecia

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was really friendly. The room was very clean and spacious. Also very quiet location.Will stay here again.

10

Nese

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and Quiet

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious, comfortable, quiet, and feel recently updated, with strong showers and effective blackout curtains. Some guests reported uncomfortable mattresses and occasional in-room issues like a noisy fridge, TV signal loss, or weak A/C.

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Jeff

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Refrigerator was too noisy.

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Jason

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For just a one night, it was very relaxing and quiet.

8

ROBBYN K

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was very nice! Very roomy, king bed, sofa, refrigerator is double the size of the usual room refrigerator, microwave oven, desk, color tv, nice bathroom and the water coming out of the shower head felt great! The room looked recently renovated. The complimentary breakfast buffet is also very nice. The staff is very friendly and service oriented. The only negative is the housekeeping was late to clean rooms. We were out of the room by early to mid morning and would come back in mid to late afternoon and the room had not been cleaned yet and we did not have the sign on the door to skip cleaning.

8

Dongjun

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed needs an upgrade

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Angela

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was clean and start great. The bed had a bad mattress though, very lump.

10

J

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in staff was awesome and the room was spacious and super clean.

10

Shonna

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Holiday Inn Express was awesome!!!! The room was beautiful. The bed was very comfortable. The bathtub and shower were great. The bathroom had Dove Hand Soap and Body Wash and Lotion and Shampoo and Conditioner.

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Susan

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very nice. The room blackout curtains worked. The hotel was quiet.

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Judy

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ok, tv had no signal for several hours. Bed totally uncomfortable it was sleeping on a marshmellow. Air conditioner did not cool room even though it ran nonstop.

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Alecia

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was really friendly. The room was very clean and spacious. Also very quiet location.Will stay here again.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and attentive, with smooth check-in and staff who solve problems. Isolated reports mention a rude interaction, weaker front-desk hospitality, or an overbooking incident.

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Diane

Jan 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Ron met us at check in and was super nice and very helpful!

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Jennifer

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the best hotel experience we have ever experienced. There was a minor problem with the black out blind and the person on staff (late night) was new and although she was not aware of how to fix the issue, she jumped right in and created a temporary solution until things could be addressed. The breakfast was the nicest variety of food, the area was super clean and the breakfast goddesses were great!! A+++++++++ to all of everyone we encountered. We will be back!

10

Jane

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were very happy and noticed how kind and professional all the staff and especially the two ladies working breakfast were. They made our whole stay.

2

Jeanna

Feb 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at the property to find that they had overbooked the hotel and I didn’t have a room.

10

Mary

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was easy, staff were very attentive.and I will stay here again

10

Rick

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff provided excellent services. They went out of their way to help us weathered a snow storm in ATL. Thank you!

4

Monique

Jan 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Javis front desk 3 to 11pm is so great customer service but the pool area had ac on not heat the pool was suppose to be heated but it was cold i told staff nothing changed also the lady front desk 7am is rude bad customer service she didt care about anything i was asking about i asked for housekeeping she said what do you want wow i didt know front desk was so rude then i asked her about pool cold she didt care about that either i only stayed a extra day because of Javis great customer service my sister is in Emory hospital that's why i was at that hotel never again

10

Landon

Jan 7, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff, Yuni was incredible, she made the check-in experience like a 5 star resort. She deserves a promotion!!!

10

Jane

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly, welcoming person to check us in.

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Laura

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, efficient, safe stay. We had a super early flight in and the hotel was able to accommodate us ahead of our scheduled check in time.

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Location

Convenient for Emory University/Hospital and near shops and restaurants, with many finding it easy for getting around. Some noted limited sidewalks or less pedestrian-friendly stretches and a surrounding area that felt less nice to a few.

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Magdaline

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was a good size and clean. Water pressure in the shower was good. We stayed here because of the close proximity to Emory Hospital. We come to the hospital at least twice a year and will stay at this location again.

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Kristopher

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Area around the property didn't seem the nicest but hotel was comfy and the staff was excellent even checking in a bit later! The free Breakfast was loaded with great options. Pancakes, cinnamon rolls, biscuits, veggie omelette, sausage, fruit, yogurt, cereal, juice!

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Adriane

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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amelia

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent staff and clean and updated hotel. Convenient to stores and restaurants, but the sidewalks are lacking in that general area. Not good for pedestrians.

8

Jay

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and quiet

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Sasan

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel in a great location. Many good dinning options within walking distance. Other than the sour skim milk on day one, breakfast was very good. Good exercise facility. Easy check in and check out.

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Scott

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Emory Hospital.

10

nitiki

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms. Location

10

Daria

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The property was well maintained and conveniently located. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely return next time we’re in the area.

10

Craig

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff and a warm greeting upon arrival. Walkable to many restaurants and the rooms are comfortable. Perfect location when visiting Emory.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised as tasty, hot, and more varied than typical, with attentive breakfast staff. Minor drawbacks include an occasional quality issue or rude interaction, and there is no on-site restaurant or room service.

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Sandra

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome place. Very comfortable, breakfast was delicious, staff was very nice and helpful.

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Jennifer

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the best hotel experience we have ever experienced. There was a minor problem with the black out blind and the person on staff (late night) was new and although she was not aware of how to fix the issue, she jumped right in and created a temporary solution until things could be addressed. The breakfast was the nicest variety of food, the area was super clean and the breakfast goddesses were great!! A+++++++++ to all of everyone we encountered. We will be back!

8

Kristopher

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Area around the property didn't seem the nicest but hotel was comfy and the staff was excellent even checking in a bit later! The free Breakfast was loaded with great options. Pancakes, cinnamon rolls, biscuits, veggie omelette, sausage, fruit, yogurt, cereal, juice!

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Sasan

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel in a great location. Many good dinning options within walking distance. Other than the sour skim milk on day one, breakfast was very good. Good exercise facility. Easy check in and check out.

10

Deborah

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was so clean and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was great and coffee 24 hours a day.

10

H. Richard

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, quiet clean room , excellent breakfast. Would highly recommend .

10

Craig

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pleasantly surprised, property was very clean and service was great. Team at checkin we're so friendly and welcoming. Rooms were spacious and comfy. Breakfast was more than just the basic stuff. Very nice spread.

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Stephaine

Mar 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was okay. Disappointed there was not a restaurant to order food service. But overall it served the purpose for my visit.

10

John

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was convenient, rooms very clean and comfortable. Continental breakfast was great. Front staff was very friendly. However, the attendant working in the area where they put out the food for the Continental Breakfast was a little rude and seemed to have been in a bad mood or agitated by the hotel guests.

10

Melinda

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room Good breakfast Nice staff.

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Month	Average price
January	$148
February	$154
March	$153
April	$177
May	$185
June	$169
July	$160
August	$159
September	$169
October	$178
November	$144
December	$132

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $149	2 $194	3 $179
4 $136	5 $166	6 $168	7 $183	8 $184	9 $226	10 $202
11 $169	12 $167	13 $179	14 $308	15 $238	16	17 $419
18 $181	19 $165	20 $172	21 $186	22 $247	23	24 $295
25 $192	26 $201	27 $194	28 $176	29 $159	30 $194	31 $175

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

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20 $176	21	22	23	24 $167	25 $169	26 $175
27 $141	28 $158	29 $175	30 $156