Name: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vandalia by IHG
Address: 21 Mattes Avenue, Vandalia, Illinois, United States of America, Vandalia, Illinois, US
Price range: US$96–US$229 per night
Rating: 8.65

What guests think

Across reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vandalia by IHG, guests praise clean rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient highway location, but also note recurring hot tub outages, pool cleanliness or temperature issues, and occasional elevator or maintenance concerns.

Breakfast is widely regarded as good with a solid variety, and several guests appreciated gluten-free options and non-pork proteins, though some reported limited quantities or early cutoff. Room comfort and amenities are mixed, with many noting spacious, quiet stays and comfy beds, while others mentioned worn mattresses, occasional noise, or inconsistent Wi‑Fi/TV performance. Best suited to road trips seeking dependable basics rather than a full-featured resort stay.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Facilities

Indoor amenities draw mixed feedback: the hot tub is frequently reported out of order, and several reviews cite pool cleanliness/temperature issues and elevator or gym maintenance problems. A few guests enjoyed the large pool when working.

Related guest reviews

8

Aimee

19 Mar 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Quite a bit of exposed wiring in the gym… looking dangerous. Hot tub jets were broke and we called in advance to see if it worked. Desk receptionist Wes was wonderful. He said hot tub could be turned on if we come to the desk to ask but the girl who was on the night shift said she couldn’t turn it on. Room could have been cleaner.. A lot of bugs in the window sill and other small dirty details but nothing horrible. Breakfast was excellent!

8

Shannon

6 Jul 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Good for our needs. Great pool and room for family of 6

6

Harlee

7 Jan 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

It wasn’t worth the cost. The cleanliness and comfortability was average. We picked it because it had the indoor pool amenity for the little one to wear out some energy but the water was freezing and had something floating on the surface so we didn’t get in.

6

Sarah

16 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This property was way too expensive for what you got. The pool was not kept up. The hot tub was not working. When we got to the room the tv only had a few channels working. This was very disappointing as we were wanting to watch before bed. When I tried to call the front desk the phone wasnt working. I had to call from my cell phone and was told the tv channels were out in most of the rooms and that the phones had been out for awhile. I wish we were told this sooner. She did try to find us a different room but there were none available. She also was going to have a guy come out but it was so late (930pm) and we didnt want to be bothered. The breakfast was really good though. Overall, I was disappointed with the stay for how much I paid ($230).

6

Shawn

8 Oct 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

Not a bad facility. The biggest complaint was that the deadbolt would not latch on the room door and the elevator was not working properly the entire weekend.

10

Shannon

15 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Hot tub jet switch broke, need to keep towels stocked at pool, dog barking work us up, the breakfast was excellent, clean building.

4

Andrew

26 Oct 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Said that it had a spa. It has been busted for a year they say

10

Steve

28 Jun 2023

·

Clean Modern hotel; well maintained; excellent large pool; good breakfast; polite friendly service.

6

Cynthia

20 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

The beds were very comfortable. It was a convenient location, easy to get to off the highway. Also has shopping and food very close by. The indoor pool was not heated. It was cold. The hot tub was not in operation. I was really looking forward to a nice relaxing soak after a long day of driving. The elevator was scary! We could not control the temp in the room.

4

Laura

9 Oct 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

I did not like that the elevator was out of service, and no one said anything, and they still had the 3rd floor room listed. I am 68 years old and had to carry my stuff up three floors. I told the front desk that I wanted to cancel and rebook somewhere else and was told I could go ahead but I was going to have to go deal with Expedia. I made my reservations through Travelocity, next time I will call before I book any rooms I was very disappointed

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Cleanliness

Many guests describe the property as very clean. However, multiple reviews cite lapses—dirty tubs/toilets with hair, damp or musty spots, clogged drains, and an isolated bed bug report.

Related guest reviews

10

Rafal

6 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great clean place to stay at

2

Joshua

29 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately, the room we stayed in for a couple of hours on Friday-Saturday August 23-24, had bed bugs. This was discovered in the middle of the night. Andrew, the front desk worker was very helpful in getting us out of the room and running our clothes and items through the dryer. He was the lone bright spot at this otherwise terrible experience.

4

Kevin

11 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Poop splatter residue in the toilet bowl. Pubic hairs scattered around the bathroom and cold shower at night and in the morning.

10

Sandra

31 Mar 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Very clean and friendly staff

8

Karen

25 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The carpet underneath the a/c unit was very damp and was expanding outwards into the carpet.

6

Steve

30 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Not very clean

10

Jim

4 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean and quiet

4

Jill

22 Jul 2023

·

Stayed 5 nights

I checked in and the room I was given the carpet was sticky and the tub was dirty. I asked to be placed in a different room and was given the one next door which had not been serviced. There were towels on the bathroom floor, and across the toilet-sand/dirt all over the entryway, used chewing tobacco at the end of the bed, and the bed was unmade. I took a video, showers the front desk and requested a 3rd room. That room was clean. Elevator floor slammed every time it raised or lowered, and felt like it was a gamble every time we got on it. Workers said it was inspected and nothing wrong.

4

Joan

30 Dec 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The shower/tub had clearly not been cleaned prior to my arrival. There were short black hairs in several places in the bath tub and long hairs stuck to the side of the shower wall.

4

Chelsey

22 Aug 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Loud AC with weird noises. Not clean. Old tv.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable for road trips, but bed comfort varies from great to very worn, and some guests noted noise from nearby areas or the freeway. Wi‑Fi quality and TV size/channel availability were inconsistent.

Related guest reviews

6

Matt

31 Jan 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Room was average. TV small. Internet slow. Bathroom looked recently remodeled, but workers did horrible job installing and caulking shower area. Breakfast was ok. OVERPRICED.

8

Lisa

3 Feb 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Our room was outside the hotel pantry and in the morning the employees let the door slam closed over and over. Very disturbing early in the morning.

10

Andrea

13 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Convenient for travel in and out. Comfy beds. Clean. Good breakfast. Nice to avoid city congestion and prices!

6

ken

9 May 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

Generally I have pretty good experiences with Holiday inn, but this one was a bit less than stellar. Overall, the place was clean and presentable. The room was decent size and overall clean, but that is where the good stuff stops. The bed was terrible! I woke up with a stiff neck and back pain. The bed was so broken down that the only way to describe it would be to say there was a 1 foot deep hole in the mattress. I am NOT overweight or unusually big. I was tired when i got in, which is why I probably didn't notice it upon arrival. There is NO WAY that the staff could miss it though - it was really like a foot deep hole. Totally unacceptable. Mentioned it to desk person when i checked out, and she was basically dismissive and seemed not to care.

6

Sarah

16 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This property was way too expensive for what you got. The pool was not kept up. The hot tub was not working. When we got to the room the tv only had a few channels working. This was very disappointing as we were wanting to watch before bed. When I tried to call the front desk the phone wasnt working. I had to call from my cell phone and was told the tv channels were out in most of the rooms and that the phones had been out for awhile. I wish we were told this sooner. She did try to find us a different room but there were none available. She also was going to have a guy come out but it was so late (930pm) and we didnt want to be bothered. The breakfast was really good though. Overall, I was disappointed with the stay for how much I paid ($230).

8

Larry

29 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Easy access on and off I70 but close enough that you do hear some traffic from the freeway. Didn’t keep us awake, though. Nice breakfast choices. Room was clean and comfy. Negatives: kinda noisy. Could hear noise from other rooms. Bath looked clean but caulking around tub needed to be cleaned and/or replaced.

10

Lisa V

12 Jun 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

I like that this property is close to the highway so my trip is easier, that they offer breakfast, that the room is clean and the bed is comfortable.

8

Chad

7 Jul 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly. Door to room had no lock and key would not work to open door numerous times.

10

Peter

11 Feb 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

I have stayed in this hotel several times. The quality and cleanliness has improved with each stay. I am especially grateful that the WiFi/high-speed internet access has been upgraded. No computer problems or buffering.

10

Robert

21 Dec 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The staff is professional and the rooms are very nice. They are spacious, clean and well maintained.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with several examples of quick problem-solving. A minority reported poor communication, unhelpful responses, or an unfriendly attitude at the desk.

Related guest reviews

8

David

16 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Clean and spacious room. There wasn’t any towels in the bathroom. Made a quick call to the front desk and they were delivered quickly.

10

sue

23 May 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Staff very friendly and helpful. It was clean and had everything we needed.

10

Oneida

12 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Fast, efficient and friendly check in. Clean place. Max's Diner next door has some good and cheap grub.

10

Jessica

5 Nov 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

I had an issue with my tax exempt status for work. Its always such a headache traveling and figuring that out. The front desk staff helped me out and gave awesome service. Very comfortable during my stay.

10

Mary

4 Apr 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Manager was outstanding. Clean rooms

10

Tisa

10 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

This place is a hidden gem. Clean. Friendly. Helpful staff. Wes needs a raise. He went above and beyond to make sure our stay was the best experience. So sweet, friendly and efficient

2

Jen

18 May 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Upon check in the guy at the desk offered no information about the facility such as where the elevators could be found, about the breakfast the next day, etc. Every other Holiday Inn we have stayed at the information about the facility was given at check in. When we got in our room my husband went to shower I sat on the bed to relax. When I got off the bed I noticed my clothes were damp. The bed looked fine when we entered the room. Now I’m confused how I have damp clothes. I pulled the top cover back in the bed and saw a very large wet looking area. So at this point I’m not sure what kind of fluid I am dealing with! I called the front desk and was told they would switch our room. We were given the room on the first floor next to the pantry.A little after 5am alot of loud banging started which I assume was preparation for the breakfast. I need to add that wil be the dirtiest Holday Inn I have ever stayed at . The towels did not look clean and there was hair in the sink on the counter top. It looked like someone puked by the elevator door. At check out I was asked how the stay was and I said not great. The guy at the desk said sorry to hear that. Never questioned as to why we didn’t have a great stay.

6

James

4 Jun 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The room is very clean and the beds and shower are great. The shower, however, seemed “very” slippery so everyone needs to be careful there. Staff: Desk Clerk was unfriendly and not helpful. When I asked if we could have another room because the one assigned backed up to the elevator, he said “I don't know why you feel entitled to a room change when you used a third-party booking company-Expedia. When I told him I was an IHG 1 Rewards member he said, “then why did you use Expedia to save a few bucks”? Quite the attitude! Hopefully I will speak with the General Manager in the morning about him. I won’t share the gentleman’s name here, but I know it, and hopefully he will receive additional customer service training.

2

Jason

20 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

1st of all the 1st room I got the door was open and it was not completely cleaned for a new guest. Then as I was retrieving my items to take to the new room some random guest decided he wanted to walk into that room. Kinda freaked us out. The tv reception in the new room was a joke. So morning comes and went to shower and guess what..... water would not come on at all, plus even if it did the lever that allows you to turn on shower head was broken. Not ideal considering we had a 8 hr trip ahead of us. So informed front desk of issues and pretty much got a shrug of the shoulders. Went to eat breakfast and NO HOT FOODS, not a big deal but combined with everything else it was just icing on the cake. Needless to say that was the absolute worst Holiday Inn Express we have been in. If there was a way of getting my money back I would go after it, but considering the experience I probably would get a attitude that it was our fault

10

Barbara

19 Mar 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Location

Conveniently just off the highway with easy access to restaurants, gas, and Walmart. Some traffic noise was noted, though many found it quiet enough for sleep.

Related guest reviews

10

BURD

2 Dec 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Easy in and out as a traveler

10

Melissa

30 Jun 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

We booked this hotel for a quick overnight trip as we trekked from Colorado to Ohio. Really nice location right off of the freeway. We got in late, so it was nice to have the nearby Dennys open for a late dinner. No issues with our room. Elevator was being worked on the following day, but we were made aware upfront and it wasn’t an issue for us. My biggest compliment, though, is for the breakfast. Most hotel breakfasts are just sort of “meh”. The options were standard (eggs, bacon, pancakes, biscuits and gravy) and some other grab and go items, but the quality of the food was much better than most hotels. It was actually good and not just passable. Would stay here again:-)

10

Natalie

7 May 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

I was here for one night during a long road trip. The hotel was conveniently located right off the highway with restaurants, gas and a Walmart all easily accessible. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.

8

Charles

7 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice place. We stay there when in town. Beside Walmart and highway so a little noisy. It could use a facelift but very acceptable.

10

Margaret

1 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed the property. Easy access from the highway.

10

Andrea

13 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Convenient for travel in and out. Comfy beds. Clean. Good breakfast. Nice to avoid city congestion and prices!

10

Sandra

5 Aug 2022

·

Stayed 1 night

Clean, clean, CLEAN. The only thing I did not like is this. They said "there is construction so the door by your room is unlocked" That was GREAT for loading and unloading. But I did not like that an outer door was unlocked bc I live in a big city and I am paranoid. I am from a small town and know better. It was totally safe. So that is my only complaint and it is mitigated by the fact that she warned me in advance. Holiday Inns have come a LONG way since they were a joke when I was a kid and I depend on them now for road trips. This was one was EXCEPTIONALLY clean and the staff were great and the pool, the gym. yay - even for one night. But it is RIGHT in front of a Walmart. I did not use it but was SO EXCITED to be able to - LOL. And walking distance from a gas station. GREAT road side stop to plan or if you are lucky enough to get off the road in the rain when you didn\'t think you were going to stop .. this is the one. Very happy on our last day of driving. Plenty of green grass to walk doggie too.

8

Jill

23 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Clean and right off the highway.

8

Larry

29 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Easy access on and off I70 but close enough that you do hear some traffic from the freeway. Didn’t keep us awake, though. Nice breakfast choices. Room was clean and comfy. Negatives: kinda noisy. Could hear noise from other rooms. Bath looked clean but caulking around tub needed to be cleaned and/or replaced.

10

Mark

28 Jan 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Good location, front desk staff polite and courteous. Would stay again

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Dining

Breakfast earns frequent praise for quality and variety, including gluten-free and non-pork options. Some guests encountered limited hot items, early cutoff, or items running out during busy mornings.

Related guest reviews

8

Robert

28 Jun 2024

·

Stayed 4 nights

Hot tube didn't work, Didn't make enough breakfast for the amount of people staying. NO hot water in the room our last morning.

8

Gina

2 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great breakfast

8

Charles

12 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Room was clean although the carpet appeared a little old (maybe the color). The shower could use fresh caulk. Otherwise it was fine. Excellent breakfast and great location. Convenient to downtown restaurants. Stayed here before, three years ago. Would stay again.

4

Helen

21 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

No hot breakfast. First room tv did not work. Had to change rooms. Only one coffee pod for the in room coffee maker.

10

Steve

5 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Excellent breakfast - so grateful to have a nonpork protein.

10

Elizabeth

13 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Property was quiet & clean. Breakfast was dependable & good.

10

Kate J

15 Mar 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Great stay! I really appreciate the gluten free options at breakfast! Totally recommend!

10

lori

22 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Quiet, clean, great air conditioner in the room. Staff very friendly. Missed breakfast, would have been nice if coffee and packaged goods were avaliable until 10a. Will definitely stay again when traveling thru.

10

Steve

28 Jun 2023

·

Clean Modern hotel; well maintained; excellent large pool; good breakfast; polite friendly service.

10

Allyson

3 Apr 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

This was in the perfect location of our drive, convenient to the highway and clean. The couple who ran the breakfast were very friendly and kept the breakfast replenished and area clean.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Month	Average price
January	US$115
February	US$128
March	US$136
April	US$135
May	US$146
June	US$140
July	US$134
August	US$121
September	US$155
October	US$147
November	US$136
December	US$114

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $190	17 $110	18 $215	19 $143
20 $102	21 $121	22 $133	23 $130	24 $138	25 $161	26 $185
27 $121	28 $138	29 $149	30 $145

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $138	2 $162	3 $176
4 $126	5 $142	6 $147	7 $146	8 $146	9 $154	10 $173
11 $114	12 $125	13 $133	14 $129	15 $113	16 $163	17 $152
18 $96	19 $103	20 $128	21 $121	22 $113	23 $171	24 $229
25 $107	26 $121	27 $103	28 $103	29 $103	30 $117	31 $113

Select dates to see prices and availability

Monthly average prices

About this property

Location

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Minifridge)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Minifridge)

Suite, Multiple Beds (Minifridge)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Minifridge)

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

Standard Room

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Minifridge)

Guest reviews

Fabulous

Who stays here?

What guests think

Property policies

Check-in instructions

Good to know

Optional extras

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vandalia by IHG

Have a question?

Prices for upcoming dates