Name: Holiday Inn Express Leland - Wilmington Area by IHG
Address: 1020 Grandiflora Drive, Leland, North Carolina, United States of America, Leland, North Carolina, US
Price range: $79–$163 per night
Rating: 8.85

What guests think

Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Leland - Wilmington Area by IHG highlight friendly, welcoming staff, generally clean rooms, a convenient location, and a popular complimentary breakfast, while noting renovation disruptions, occasional maintenance or cleanliness lapses, and intermittent noise.

Several guests reported the indoor pool being cold or out of service, along with patchy Wi-Fi and limited parking. Many found rooms spacious and updated, while some cited odors or noise from other guests or HVAC. This property suits travelers seeking straightforward comfort near Wilmington; verify amenity availability if the pool or specific features matter to you.

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Facilities

Indoor pool was often reported as cold or out of service. Ongoing renovations affected common areas and, at times, breakfast setup; parking can be tight late at night.

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Richard

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Despite the ongoing renovation, the Holiday Express Leland was fully operational. Louise and the rest of the staff went out of their way to make sure we were not inconvenienced in any way. Breakfast was varied, fresh and plentiful, and our room was clean, updated and comfortable. We’ll be back!

8

Lindsey

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall, our stay was really great. The majority of the staff were super friendly, and the breakfast was SO good each day! My family and I stayed 3 nights total. The only downsides were our room was not able to be cleaned a single time because they were short staffed (but where isn't anymore?!) and the pillows on the bed flattened very quickly once our heads touched them (but maybe some people like that?) The indoor pool was also broken which saddened my children but we know that was unable to be controlled. But the BEST part....the lobby had fruit filled water (lemons and/or oranges) daily. It was such a nice touch on hot summer days at the beach! Overall, it was money well spent.

8

Angela

Dec 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The indoor pool was cold and the room it was in was very cold so we did not get to use it.

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David

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice and very clean. Could use more parking space. Got in late and couldn't find a space available

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Laura

Mar 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very unhappy that the pool wasnt working and we werent notified. I only booked this room like 2 weeks ago. I would have never booked it

10

Thais

May 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Property in process of being remodeled but would definitely recommend and stay again. Wonderful dad and breakfast!

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Angie

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They were in the middle of renovating the lobby and breakfast area and it was a bit of a mess. When asked why they didn’t let people know that before we stayed, we were told that it IS on the hotels main website but not on outside travel websites. Breakfast was nothing like what the hotel website showed due to being in a smaller room with few food and seating options. Will be returning to the Best Western across the street next time. We’ve been there and enjoyed it much more.

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Katie

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our bathroom was dirty. The beds weren't made. Stains all over the carpets and the hallways. Pool was dirty and ice cold. Staff was nice is about the only thing this hotel has going for it.

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DONISE

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff friendly. Lamp not plugged in and could not plug in. Room noisy and heard person above me walked around all night, frig bussing noise, broken tile in bathroom floor and missing grout. Outside environment backed up into wooded area that was secluded and not lit up very well and few placed to park in front and were taken.

8

VIRGINIA

May 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Under construction-but what is complete is nice

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Cleanliness

Many guests found the property clean and well kept. Others reported issues such as hair or dirt in bathrooms, stained or dirty carpets, construction dust, pests, and occasional missed housekeeping.

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joel

Jul 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was freshly renovated but they didn’t take the time to clean the dust and other construction debris.

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Frances

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and the staff were very friendly. Breakfast was good and replenished frequently. Great place to stay.

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Tempy

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly. Room was roomy. Coffee 24 hours was great! Breakfast was good. This may be a one off but the tub was not clean well. Had a lot of hairs and dirt particles all over. But overall, I enjoyed my stay and would stay again.

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Mary

Dec 16, 2022

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Stayed 19,341 nights

The girl, Allie, at the front desk was great, super nice and friendly. However, the carpet in the room was absolutely filthy, there was a small stain on the sheets and the sheets were not freshly washed, old residue on the coffee pot, and an overwhelming smell of marijuana in the hallway. I stayed for 15 minutes and checked back out informing Allie of the conditions. This is the 2nd time in 2 months that i have been very disappointed in a Holiday Inn Express and I will not stay in one again or recommend it. I requested a full refund and i expect to get it.

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Christa

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were comfortable and sheets were soft. Shower head was great… but… Floors were dirty, dead bug in bathroom. Noisy air conditioner, squeaking noises all night. Arrived at midnight and random people were walking all around. Not worth $170 for a Monday night.

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Heidi

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Newer hotel/ excellent breakfast - many choices - very clean.

6

linda

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The sink was broken and so water filled up in the sink and would not drain. This was a housekeeping issue and should have been corrected. I checked in very late at night and was tired, so I had to let it slide. Also, there were pubic hairs on the bathroom floor and buildup of crud under the sink. Hair was in the shower, too. I did not enjoy my stay. I arrived for breakfast at 7:30am and they were already out of eggs and I had to ask for more to be made, even then only the smallest portion was brought out.

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Andrea

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet and close by downtown for us love that they have all your needs for bathing. And they staff is very friendly and breakfast was delicious and well maintained thank you for a great night I wish we would have stayed longer.

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Yvette

Jun 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room had a roach running around in the bathroom I was unable to take a shower because the water was running out of the shower onto the floor. Terrible experience.

10

Don

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean well kept property

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, with updated decor in many areas. Several guests mentioned noise transfer and occasional odors, plus unreliable Wi-Fi and that sofa beds are no longer provided despite some listings.

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Gregory

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Overall 9/10 experience. We stayed Christmas night to visit family in the area. The first room we were given smelled like a smoke stack , but the office attendant quickly offered another room once I communicated the issue. Room was spacios, and clean. Breakfast was good too. We would definately stay again . Hopefully they will crack down on the smoking in a non smoking hotel .

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Richard

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Despite the ongoing renovation, the Holiday Express Leland was fully operational. Louise and the rest of the staff went out of their way to make sure we were not inconvenienced in any way. Breakfast was varied, fresh and plentiful, and our room was clean, updated and comfortable. We’ll be back!

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Joy Lynn

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately we stayed here on a night when they had a conference room rented out for an adult birthday party. The room where the party was held had no A/C so they had to leave the door open. Between the music and bass vibrating the floor of our room we weren’t thrilled to come back from dinner and find our respite from a long trip over. When I inquired at the front desk I was told about the posted quiet hours and starting at 10 pm the party would be over.They turned down the bass and we turned the fan on high to drown out the noise. Of course that didn’t stop people from coming down the hall being extremely loud. One person even fell outside our room and screamed out in pain. Before we could get up to see if they needed help we heard doors open and close and that was that. While I appreciate there are quiet hours in general I didn’t appreciate the way the whole night went down or the clerks tone. He did offer to move us to another room but by then my husband was ready for bed and we didn’t want to pack up having just unpacked. Maybe they could have isolated those who weren’t there for the party to the highest floor upon check in. While our overnight stay was not relaxing, we did like the proximity to dining and shopping and the property seemed clean and well kept.

10

Amy

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Huge rooms for the price. Well worth it!

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Ernest

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only bad thing was our room smelled of mildew. Every time you walked back in the room it was really loud smell. Overall the remodel looks great.

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wesley

Jun 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We booked a room with 2 queen beds and a pull-out sofa. When we got to check in there was a sign that said they no longer offer the pull-out sofa and offered us blankets to make a pallet for someone to sleep ON THE FLOOR! I asked for a discount on the room and they refused and stated that it was the fault of Hotels.com for not updating their website. There was no security lock on the door inside of the room. The indoor pool that my 5 year old was looking forward to swim in had cold water. There was no seating in the room other than an office chair. There was certainly room for a sofa of some kind in the room (they had a coffee table pushed against the wall). Overall we were very dissatisfied with this experience with Holiday Inn.

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Janice

May 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is one of the nicest holiday inns I’ve ever stayed at. Modern look and feel and the staff was very friendly. My only complain is the wifi - it was hard to stay connected!

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Ashley

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was nice and clean. Those staff was great. Our room was a great size. The only issue we had was the internet. We were not able to get connected the whole stay.

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Michael

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice property. The rooms were a bit dated. I understand they've started a renovation project. The staff were friendly and very nice. The cons, very difficult to access from the main road. You actually access the property from an adjacent shopping center. Also, there's no charging station for electric vehicles. Overall, id give it an 8 out of 10.

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Cheretta

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We've stayed a 3/4 times this year and loved our stay service and rooms are great but we were put on 1 st floor and we had a dog barking on one side and people above were stomping Evan at 2 this morning the tilt water was running for hours on n off after flush we traveled from Tennessee and it was not a good night sleep for our return travels

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Service

Service is frequently praised as warm, welcoming, and accommodating, with several shout outs to specific staff. A few guests experienced slower assistance during busy times or felt noise issues were handled imperfectly.

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Richard

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Despite the ongoing renovation, the Holiday Express Leland was fully operational. Louise and the rest of the staff went out of their way to make sure we were not inconvenienced in any way. Breakfast was varied, fresh and plentiful, and our room was clean, updated and comfortable. We’ll be back!

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Russell

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Liz was fabulous at the front desk. Good old fashion customer service. We need more like her.

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Howard

Jul 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is excellent

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TERRENCE

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice, clean room, Friendly front desk. No hot breakfast during first two days, the oven was broken. The TV malfunctioned. Front desk was very busy and could not help, she was all by herself. No maintenance man. but I did some tinkering and got tv working.

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Christopter

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very nice and clean. The front desk was also very kind and helpful.

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Jessica

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We traveled from NY to visit friends and were having such a hard time finding somewhere to stay within our budget. Not only was this hotel in our budget, but was amazing. We were able to bring our dog for such a reasonable fee and the room was very comfortable. The free breakfast was delicious and a great selection. But the real reason our stay was amazing was JENNIFER!! She was the sweetest, most accommodating and so extremely helpful! I would stay there again, just because of her. Thank you for making our trip so smooth!! :)

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Darcele

Aug 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great time and staff!

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Jack

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Jessica was excellent! Very professional and willing to help out any way she could. Kudos to Jessica!

10

Brooks

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was dirty but everything else was great. Front desk was absolutely great.

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Teneisha

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were so welcoming and kind. The food was hot in the mornings and there was a nice variety of food for anyone.

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Location

Location is convenient to dining, shopping, and area attractions, with easy highway access and proximity to Wilmington. A few found the property entrance less intuitive from the main road.

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Judy

Apr 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access to hwy. convenient to everything.

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Andrea

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet and close by downtown for us love that they have all your needs for bathing. And they staff is very friendly and breakfast was delicious and well maintained thank you for a great night I wish we would have stayed longer.

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Steven

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Highly recommend this hotel.Located perfectly to all you need. Tv and remote need to be reprogrammed, not working well

10

Michelle

Jul 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

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Aimée

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location with shopping and restaurants near by. Clean

10

Charles

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Location of the property was convenient.

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Michael

Apr 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Very nice property. The rooms were a bit dated. I understand they've started a renovation project. The staff were friendly and very nice. The cons, very difficult to access from the main road. You actually access the property from an adjacent shopping center. Also, there's no charging station for electric vehicles. Overall, id give it an 8 out of 10.

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Zach

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was an amazing stay I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a hotel for the weekend. It is in an amazing location, 15mins away from Wilmington and only 30mins from the beach. I will only be staying in this hotel the next time I come back.

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Cheretta

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent facility location and staff we continue to use same hotel each time

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Stephanie

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean. The staff was accommodating. Nice parking area, and close to the airport. Will choose this hotel again in the future!

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for variety and quality. There are occasional reports of limited items or reduced service during renovations or equipment issues.

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John

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay. Great breakfast

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Frances

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and the staff were very friendly. Breakfast was good and replenished frequently. Great place to stay.

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TERRENCE

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice, clean room, Friendly front desk. No hot breakfast during first two days, the oven was broken. The TV malfunctioned. Front desk was very busy and could not help, she was all by herself. No maintenance man. but I did some tinkering and got tv working.

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Heidi

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Newer hotel/ excellent breakfast - many choices - very clean.

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Shirley

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was well maintained and up to date. Room was clean, had every small appliance needed, as well as plenty of shower supplies. The complimentary breakfast was wonderful and offered wide variety of choices. Staff were all incredibly friendly and presented as genuinely interested in wanting to make our stay as pleasant as possible. Special shout out to Liz who was the sweetest, she treated us with such kindness and respect, thank you! We will definitely return to this facility for any future visits.

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linda

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The sink was broken and so water filled up in the sink and would not drain. This was a housekeeping issue and should have been corrected. I checked in very late at night and was tired, so I had to let it slide. Also, there were pubic hairs on the bathroom floor and buildup of crud under the sink. Hair was in the shower, too. I did not enjoy my stay. I arrived for breakfast at 7:30am and they were already out of eggs and I had to ask for more to be made, even then only the smallest portion was brought out.

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Angie

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

They were in the middle of renovating the lobby and breakfast area and it was a bit of a mess. When asked why they didn’t let people know that before we stayed, we were told that it IS on the hotels main website but not on outside travel websites. Breakfast was nothing like what the hotel website showed due to being in a smaller room with few food and seating options. Will be returning to the Best Western across the street next time. We’ve been there and enjoyed it much more.

10

Joshua

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wonder bed. It was very comfy. And complimentary breakfast was great. Plenty on options. We enjoyed our stay.

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Teneisha

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were so welcoming and kind. The food was hot in the mornings and there was a nice variety of food for anyone.

10

Karen

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Quiet great breakfast options

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Month	Average price
January	$92
February	$98
March	$122
April	$145
May	$138
June	$135
July	$136
August	$154
September	$120
October	$122
November	$110
December	$87

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $105	18 $156	19 $157
20 $94	21 $105	22 $105	23 $105	24 $105	25 $153	26 $158
27 $96	28 $108	29 $112	30 $108

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $100	2 $163	3 $163
4 $92	5 $91	6 $95	7 $95	8 $100	9 $163	10 $163
11 $99	12 $94	13 $95	14 $95	15 $105	16 $130	17 $133
18 $82	19 $91	20 $115	21 $85	22 $85	23 $131	24 $131
25 $79	26 $81	27 $81	28 $81	29 $85	30 $127	31 $123

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

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