Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Princeton, within a 5-minute drive of Princeton City Park and American National University, and is 1.6 mi from Christian Fork Lake and 2 mi from Princeton Railroad Museum.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available. However, the pool is closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, though the specific age limit is not provided.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers cribs and rollaway beds, but availability and any associated costs may apply. An advance request is recommended.

Holiday Inn Express Princeton Hotel

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Princeton/I-77 by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$124
February	$124
March	$130
April	$140
May	$146
June	$148
July	$162
August	$144
September	$152
October	$183
November	$146
December	$121

What guests think

Across many reviews of Holiday Inn Express Princeton/I-77 by IHG, travelers praise friendly staff, clean and often spacious rooms, a convenient I-77 location, and good complimentary breakfast, while noting dated areas, renovation disruptions, and inconsistent pool and hot tub conditions.

Several guests reported noise from traffic, nearby dogs, or hallways, and some rooms felt worn with maintenance or odor issues. A few travelers encountered overbooking, room-type changes, or slow follow-up on requests. Some also felt the price did not match the property’s condition during renovations. Overall, expect a convenient stopover with reliable basics but variable extras.

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Facilities

Pool and hot tub experiences vary, with multiple reports of cold or dirty water and several stays during which they were closed for renovations. Ongoing renovations and occasional tight parking were noted.

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susan

Feb 1, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff courteous, room clean, pool was way to cold spa (hottub) was really nasty while foam on top and green stuff floating

8

Blaine

Mar 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could use more parking, overall good hotel

10

Amber

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stuff was great, very welcoming. Kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub

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Sherri

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was undergoing reservations. Pool and hot tub both closed. Shouldnt be charged full price if all amenities arent able to be utilized.

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Cassandra

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a reservation , when we got there they told us they overbooked and couldn’t give us a room. Finally got a room . The hot tub and pool was very dirty.

4

Alexandre

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked this hotel during a long travel with family. After 5h in the car the kids were really looking forward to going in the hot tub, which is advertised here. However when we arrived both the hot tub and pool were closed for renovation. If I knew of it by the time of the booking I would have chosen a different hotel.

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Brandon

Nov 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was super disappointing that the pool was closed. It was the reason I chose this hotel because my daughter was really looking forward to going swimming. There was no advance notification that the pool was not open.

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Justin

Dec 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

As of 12/2023, hotel is under construction. Pool is closed (disappointing to my kids) which wasn't mentioned at booking, were open paint cans in stairwell,and they also charge a $44 fee for pets (also wasn't listed during booking). Claimed to have a rollaway bed available for free use, but when asked for one was told is only for "suites." We had a very loud buzzing in hallway all night that could hear in room. Breakfast pretty good and areas where reno was complete were nice. Staff was nice, but couldn't do much to help. Disappointed that hotels.com doesn't have all current info on the hotel. Holiday inn claims they don't control "third party" Info, which I have a hard time believing they can enforce better accuracy. Probably won't stay again just bc not worth the risk, but might be a great place after reno.

10

Sandra

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was cold (prefer warm in the winter months) but the breakfast is great!! The room clean and comfy!

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GERALDINE

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I loved everything except the pool. It was frigid. I choose hotels with heated pools and get disappointed when they aren’t even the least bit warm. The hot tub was great!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms very clean. Others reported bathroom grime, stained tubs, missed housekeeping, or odors.

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Kristin

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We were traveling from Florida back to NY and booked two rooms. The price was great. Rooms were very clean, spacious, and bed comfortable. Staff was very friendly. The breakfast that was included in the morning was very good and had a wide variety of choices. The worker that was working the food area for breakfast overheard that it was my son's bday and gave him a cookie that she had just baked, which was so thoughtful! Would definitely stay there again. I have zero complaints with this hotel.

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Sheri

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel looked nothing like the pictures online. There was brown crusty stuff on the bottom of the tub. The lining on the underside of the mattress was pulled off. The carpet had stains on it and dirt & trash and there was Black Mold in the bathroom between the wall and the sink (left side). I would like to request a refund as this was the worst hotel we have ever stayed in. Please call me at (804) 317-1717. Thank You!

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Joni R

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom was not clean. There were tie nail clippings in the sink shelf and hair in the ceiling above the shower. Coffee pot was very dirty too. The staff was amazing and the Libby and breakfast are were very clean. The room tho was not up to par

10

Cyndi

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and staff were very friendly The rooms and beds were very comfortable

10

Dennis

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean

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Michelle

May 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place had a very pungent smell-starting with the gentleman at the front front desk then continuing into the room. The bathroom apparently had something ripped from the wall and dirty wash clothes in the shower. The top and front of the fridge were filthy, there were stains on the carpet and the curtains were pulled off from the tracks. I have photos.

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Lisa

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, nice staff, room was spacious. Good for a nights stay on a quick weekend errand. The only thing was we had what looked like fried chicken tender pieces under our bed.

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Kyle

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff and Service were great. Everyone was very nice and willing to help or get anything you may need. The room we stayed it was okay. Not as clean as I would like and kind of dated and needed up dated. The room and bathroom lighting was dark couldn’t see to well in there unless the blinds were pulled up. Breakfast lots of options - the bacon was delicious. The pool and hot tub were nice. My children had a lot of fun swimming.

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MARSHALL

Nov 1, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty

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Sandra

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Employees extremely helpful and kind. We enjoy staying here.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, but decor and fixtures can feel dated, with some noise from traffic or hallways and occasional smoke or chemical smells. A few guests found beds hard or lighting dim.

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Kay

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at Holiday Inn Express, Princeton wete excellent. They erte kind, caring, and efficient. The hotel is very basic- you get wsat ypu pay for. The location is excellent with easy access from the interstate. My only complaint is the rooms are quite noisy. I could hear every word spoken in the room nextdoor and every footstep in the room above me. It was difficult to get to sleep and hard to stay asleep with noise from other rooms.

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Kristin

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We were traveling from Florida back to NY and booked two rooms. The price was great. Rooms were very clean, spacious, and bed comfortable. Staff was very friendly. The breakfast that was included in the morning was very good and had a wide variety of choices. The worker that was working the food area for breakfast overheard that it was my son's bday and gave him a cookie that she had just baked, which was so thoughtful! Would definitely stay there again. I have zero complaints with this hotel.

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Rodney

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious and clean. The front desk Manager was very kind, helpful, and professional. Would stay here again.

6

Benton

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room on the first floor was next to an outside picnic area. Voices carried through the AC unit and window past 9 pm. Terrible

6

Lisa

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed in many HIE locations as they are a consistent quality. The beds in this hotel were so hard and uncomfortable! Everything else was great, but the beds make it a never again!

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Richard

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s in a high-traffic area, which noise is to be expected. Of no control from the Holiday Inn Express staff, the neighboring dogs in their fenced in backyard, barked a couple hours in the late evening. Fortunately, the owners finally took them inside. Rooms are good but a little worn, and the bathroom exhaust fan sounded like a plane taking off. There is no vanity light at the bathroom mirror. Otherwise, clean & comfortable.

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Kathy

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was so dark you couldn’t even read a book much less do anything else. It ended several more lamps. The bathroom was too bright. A nightlight would have been helpful in there.

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Joel

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very spacious and great.

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Brian

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed here in the past, and I booked through Expedia again. However this time, my room smells like smoke and the bathroom floor is all busted up. The toilet is loose and leaking. They are booked up so I can't switch rooms, so they reduced my rate to $80, but said since I booked through Expedia I would not get that money back.

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Margaret

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was over priced for what it was. The bathroom had one light that was also the fan, which was dark and loud. The noise from the hallway was a lot. It was fine, but I would not recommend.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. However, some guests experienced overbooking, room-type not honored, or slow responses to requests.

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James

May 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was excellent. We were greeted with a smile and a welcome. The rooms were very nice and clean. Because of the staff, we WILL return. Thank you all..

8

Lauren E

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff, great breakfast

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John

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had reserved a suite, but when I got their with 5 other people it was not available. So they put us in a room with two beds, a roll a way bed, and a pack and play. It was quite congested. Then their was no TV who has a hotel room without TV. My husband can't sleep without the noise.We had to go buy a TV to use. Our trip was rather uncomfortable.But the gentleman at the front desk John was very nice and tried to help us as much as possible. I am very glad he was their otherwise it could have been heated.

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Cassandra

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a reservation , when we got there they told us they overbooked and couldn’t give us a room. Finally got a room . The hot tub and pool was very dirty.

4

Walter

Jan 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in the lady never said welcome or acknowledged us. Once she was done doing here chores or whatever she was doing, she checked us in, so that was fine. The only room available reeked of smoke. So bad that we had a headache the following morning. I went out to get something out of the car & there was a semi-nude man making food in the closed off kitchen area- not sure what the story was about that one. Certainly won’t be back. That said - the AM staff (this morning) were friendly/outgoing/polite

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Tammie

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we got there, our room was given away. My card was charged a minimal fee to hild the room. Said there wasnt anything she could do, the hotel was full. Stated she tried to call. No call or nessage was received. I want my money back.

8

Anne

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Super nice checkin staff, great breakfast, clean and modern

8

Paul

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was a great stay except that the king size bed we requested was not what we were given. Even though I booked my reservation over a week in advance the two girls explained that all request for king rooms no matter when they are reserve are looked at that morning and are assigned out. When there are no more king rooms they just are given the double beds. I have never been done that way before. Or given that resoning why we didn't get the room we requested. But when asked to see a manager she said there was not manager in duty but she would see what she could do. First she said that she could give us a king room but we would be bumping someone else out that had not checked in yet. Then she she said she found a handicap king room we could have.

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Jess

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was wonderful.... Can't recall her name but so sweet and helpful. The cookies and tea station were a lovely bonus and breakfast was great as well. Clean and quiet room.

10

Kelly

Dec 7, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

We had car troubles traveling from Ohio to South Carolina and needed a last minute stay. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The free lobby cookies were delicious and the breakfast was amazing. The room was clean and quiet, the bed soft and comfortable. We were supposed to get up early but the blackout drapes and the comfy bed allowed us to sleep in so well that we didn't even feel bad about it. 10/10 would definitely stay here again!

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Location

Conveniently just off I-77 with easy access to restaurants and Winterplace ski area. Some mention road or area noise and a few concerns about the immediate surroundings.

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Elizabeth

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was really friendly. Room was clean and in a good location close to restaurants.

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Erin

Apr 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Affordable hotel with lots of dinning options nearby. It's right off the interstate so it was easy to get back on the road. They had comfy beds and pillows. The breakfast was better than average. If you are a light sleeper, I would ask for a room that's not facing the main road. It was quite noisy and the shades are not black out.

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Andrew

Jan 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable, clean and convenient access to I-77 and restaurants. The staff, especially the gentleman who checked us in, was super friendly. Great option of skiing at Winterplace. The 20-25 minute drive is worth it, given the limited options near the slopes. Beckly is -5 minutes away, but you will pay tolls each way.

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David

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the highway

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Herb

Aug 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Facility was very nice, well maintained, but the surrounding neighborhood was less than desirable; however, there was no shortage of good fast food restaurants nearby.

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Kay

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient, right off interstate. Very happy with stay

10

Marianne

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to get to when you get off the Hwy!

4

Jeffrey

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

When we drove up to the property, we found that it was not in a safe area.

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John

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was convenient

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Sara

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel! Went to Winterplace.

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly praised for variety and quality. Still, several reviews noted items not ready, running out, or uneven quality.

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David

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean unit and beds were comfortable. A bit run down ; needs money spent in upgrades. Toilet loose at base ; has been caulked as a repair but not the best way to secure a toilet base. Breakfast was mostly inedible- probably the worst of all my travels.

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Kristin

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

We were traveling from Florida back to NY and booked two rooms. The price was great. Rooms were very clean, spacious, and bed comfortable. Staff was very friendly. The breakfast that was included in the morning was very good and had a wide variety of choices. The worker that was working the food area for breakfast overheard that it was my son's bday and gave him a cookie that she had just baked, which was so thoughtful! Would definitely stay there again. I have zero complaints with this hotel.

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Lauren E

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff, great breakfast

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Susan

Nov 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only frustrating experience was the breakfast buffet. Available at 6:30am but a lot of the options were not available until 6:45 or so. Example…..grandsons wanted the pancakes but the batter was not out until 6:45. I wouldn’t normally complain but the buffet attendant was on her phone several times when she should have been filling in items.

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Rick

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They ran out of breakfast food, parking was difficult, bathrooms could have been cleaner, mold around tub/shower

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Anne

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Super nice checkin staff, great breakfast, clean and modern

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Pamela

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

There was a wide variety of food to choose.

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Danielle

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Continental Breakfast was excellent

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Barbara

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great except breakfast in the morning. Clean, comfortable room, easy check in/check out, pool and hot tub were great. Breakfast was not ready at 8:30 in the morning. After 15 minutes we just left to get breakfast elsewhere

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JAMES

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older Hi Express and it shows its age. Management is doing everything they can to keep it up and clean. They also are conducting an active refurbishment. We’ve stayed at a lot of HI’s and this one has the best breakfast buffet of any.

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