Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG
Location: 77820 Main St E, Albert Lea, Minnesota, 56007, Albert Lea, US
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Indulge in Recreation and Wellness: Take advantage of the indoor pool and fitness center during your stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35. Stay active and refreshed while away from home.
Convenience at Your Fingertips: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, a business center, and express check-in/out services at the centrally located hotel. Embrace the convenience of amenities tailored to enhance your stay.
Comfort and Connectivity: Make yourself at home in the air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern essentials like free Wi-Fi, refrigerators, and microwaves. Unwind with cable programming after a day exploring nearby attractions.
Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 for a relaxing and convenient experience in Albert Lea.
Important Information
- Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 PM.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Instructions: Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Boat tours nearby
- Fitness facilities
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Wheelchair accessible
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Free breakfast
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Express check-out
- Internet access in public areas - high speed
- Express check-in
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Assistive listening devices available
- Free self parking
- Computer station
- Boat tours nearby
- Free buffet breakfast
- Housekeeping on request
- Banquet hall
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
Rooms Available
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
- Accessible bathtub
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
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Double Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
Boasting free Wi-Fi and a 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, this suite is equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Mobility Accessible Tub
Offering a removable tub seat and a visual alert system, this room includes wide doorways for accessibility and a text telephone. A 32-inch flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi are also provided.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
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King Room - Hearing Accessible - Non-Smoking
Offering a visual alert system, this accessible room is equipped with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Hearing accessible
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Twin Room - Mobility Access/Hearing Accessible
The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Hearing accessible
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Double Room with Two Double Beds - Hearing Accessible/Non-Smoking
Offering a visual alert system, this accessible room is equipped with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Hearing accessible
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King Suite
Boasting free Wi-Fi and a 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, this suite is equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
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King Room - Disability Access
Offering a removable tub seat and a visual alert system, this room includes wide doorways for accessibility and a text telephone. A 32-inch flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi are also provided.
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Radio
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Dressing room
- Satellite channels
- Alarm clock
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Pool towels
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key card access
- Hearing accessible
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Standard Room
1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
- Accessible bathtub
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Suite, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)
2 Queen Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a bathtub or shower
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Roll-in shower
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)
2 Queen Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Wheelchair accessible
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
- Accessible bathtub
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Suite, 2 Double Beds
2 Double Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)
2 Queen Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Bathroom - Private bathroom and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and cribs/infant beds available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free WiFi
- Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
Guest Reviews
- Kilpela (10/5): - Great quality for the price.
- Johnson (9/5): -
- Carrie (10/5): - Clean and reasonably cheap Nothing, we were just there overnight
- Kelly (9/5): -
- Bonnie (9/5): Great time with family - It was excellent
- Jessie (3/5): Will not stay again. Room keys didn’t work. No pool towels. - Comfortable beds Unable to get in room upon arrival. Room keys didn’t work (tried two sets) and hotel master key didn’t work. Had to wait one hour to get into room. No other rooms available for us. Asked for a discount. Originally said “of course”. Then was told no discount because we booked thru booking.com and not the hotel. No pool towels. Things that should have been provided we needed to do extra for. Unfortunate after a 13 hour day of travel.
- Bonnie (10/5): - Staff was helpful and polite. Everything was clean,room was comfy. Nothing
- Chris (3/5): -
- Segar-Collins (10/5): -
- Michelle (10/5): - Great hotel. Had a really nice experience here.
- Nathan (8/5): - Safe, clean, convenient.
- Colleen (8/5): - Convenient place to stay while visiting with my family. The price seemed a little high as I have booked this place several times.
- Teresa (10/5): - Comfortable stay
- Judith (7/5): The staff and the comfort of the bed were the highlights. - The variety was good and I liked that there was turkey sausage. The yogurt was a good offering too. The bananas were just perfect in ripeness. Good coffee, too. The location was good and spacious. I was dismayed about the styrofoam plates, but I know the food probably wasn't hot enough to get micro-plastics inside. Needed more environmentally friendly utensils and plates and bowls. The radio by the bed was 30 minutes slow and couldn't be adjusted. There wasn't a hair dryer in sight.
- Colleen (10/5): Great stay! - Very comfortable rooms,parking & staff. Breakfast was very tasty and the correct temperature. I liked everything.
- David (10/5): - easy access
- Eric (10/5): - Friendly staff. Clean.
- Phillip (10/5): - Staff were great. Felt very appreciated.
- Klatt (3/5): - Nothing Coffee maker didn't work The walls in the room were falling apart the bath was disgusting The pool had spiders and crickets in it The breakfast was very mediocre The price was really high
- kjnylin (6/5): It's all in the details. - Clean room. TV did not work. Message on channel guide said, "Signal not available at this time." No bacon. Got pancakes after prompting the server to fix the machine.
- Katelynn (6/5): -
- Susan (7/5): -
- Sheila (10/5): - The property was very well kept. Front desk staff was very nice and knowledgeable. Beds were very comfy. The breakfast had something for everyone and was tasty. We'll definitely stay here again.
- JRJR17 (6/5): Comfortable bed and the rest not so great - Comfortable bed Air conditioner was broken and leaking, soaked the carpet Bathroom shower was dirty Tv didn't work
- Julie (4/5): -
- Sheryl (10/5): - Very comfortable bed. Place was exceptionally clean
- Rebecca (4/5): Disappointed and disgusting - The staff was nice. The rooms were in poor condition. Beat up, hair everywhere (hanging from the side of the tub, all over the floors, and all over the walls), carpets were stained and dirty, and dead bugs everywhere. The drywall in the room was coming down from the ceiling, the carpet was torn and heavily stained. It appeared as if the maid changed the sheets and left the room. You could see greasy finger prints all over the room, dead bugs in the lights, and the walls were heavily beat up. I wouldn’t stay here again.
- Brian (8/5): - TV didn’t work.
- John (4/5): - The hotel’s location offers Interstate access in any direction. The carpeting in the room and hotel was not clean. The room was damp and did not have ventilation.
- Theresa (2/5): - No where was it stated before we reserved that rooms are only cleaned 2 days a week. Its disgusting and terribly run down. No to mention the very rude staff!
- Donna J (10/5): -
- Linda (10/5): - Great one night stop
- SunnyBeaches1 (4/5): Stay elsewhere. Not up to IHG standard - Dated hotel in need of remodel. Cracked plaster and mismatched paint/repair jobs on walls. Only 1 chair for table in suite. (We ended up eating our to go dinner in the lobby.) Headboard pleather was wearing off and looked dirty. Missing knobs on furniture and scuffed furniture. Dirty bench where suitcases are put with visible dirt in the crevices. Small black hair in sink. Clock wasn’t plugged in or set. Phone in room was old and looked like something had been spilled on it. Room number on phone didn’t match our room. Shampoo and hand soap were empty (housekeeping had not refilled). I went to the front desk while my husband was in the shower to get more shampoo and waited around 10 minutes to find front desk clerk. She wasn’t answering the phone. She apologized when she returned. When I returned to the room, I discovered the hand soap was also empty. I went back down to the front desk. Clerk again apologized and gave me an extra bottle for the room. These are medium sized bottles and shouldn’t have gotten to the point of being empty. Hot tub was out of order, which was one of the reasons we picked this hotel. Pool area was dark and looked like the floor needed pressure washing. On the good side, beds were comfortable and breakfast was good was good options that were tasty. I have been a Platinum/Diamond member for years. We stay at IHG properties regularly because of consistently. This property needs to be reevaluated by IHG as it is not up to standard.
- sarawW2016EG (8/5): Friendly staff, great service - Melissa at Front Desk was wonderful to us, excellent service! She also gave us good local restaurant recommendations. We did have a minor housekeeping issue upon checking the room, but Melissa took care of it immediately and went above and beyond.
- Donald (10/5): Great hotel for a family trip 10/10 - Everything was clean the morning staff came buy very helpful as well They were excellent no dislikes.
- Korry (10/5): - No hot water in shower and tub looked dirty because if caulk and shower curtain
- Laurel (10/5): friendly staff - n/a n/a
- Greg (10/5): - The staff was very helpful
- Rebecca (10/5): - About 10 min from nice eateries.
- Victoria (10/5): - Beautiful accommodations!!
- Diane (10/5): - It is a nice place to stay, my only complaint is that the bathroom door doesn’t latch all the way. I plan to let the front desk know that when we check out.
- Dave (7/5): Good -
- Timothy (8/5): - Parking is horrendous
- Marianna (10/5): Exceptional -
- Josh (7/5): Overall decent stay, would stay again if needed - Ample parking, easy access Dirty air filters, Sheetrock sloppy and cracking in the room, no freezer in fridge. Fridge was not cold
- paul (10/5): - Nice front desk staff
- Lauren (10/5): - Great!
- Jami (6/5): Noisy - Nice hotel , but had noisy person walking in the room above us, breakfast was great
- Theresa (10/5): - Great breakfast options, even gluten free muffins! Comfortable beds and nice hot tub.
- Keith (6/5): - It was OK however we had stains on our pillow cases, the floors in 2 corners had chips on floor from the previous stayers. Under the sink area there were 2 used pool area towels. Our toilet was plugged before we got there and we were told to come to desk to get a plunger from front desk. So i guess housekeeping was more of the issue everything else was ok
- Hanson (8/5): Very good -
- John (10/5): - Super friendly night staff, especially easy access and parking for travelers with trailer
- Robin (8/5): - Convenient off interstate. The toilets were too low
- Shawn (8/5): - The staff was great and the breakfast buffet was better than most.
- Kari (10/5): - Good breakfast!
- Sharen (10/5): - The staff at the desk were super friendly and helpful. The cleaning staff needs to pay more attention when cleaning the rooms. There was old food behind the tv unit and the bathroom could have been cleaned better.
- Hannah (10/5): - All was good
- Francis (10/5): - It’s a nice place. I’ve stayed there before. There is a State Park just outside the property.. so if you are interested in a nature hike or photography.. plenty of wildlife..a few Eagles too
- Julián (10/5): - Good
- Stephanie (10/5): - Stayed there for 2 nights with my dog while moving into my apartment. The staff were so nice and accommodating.
- Gayle (6/5): Very noisy - Breakfast was good Unfortunately there were alot of kids there.Lots yelling screaming,door slaming and a dog barking. No towels in pool area.
- Stacy (10/5): - The pool was kind of dark and there weren’t any towels to use. Room was nice and clean.
- Peterson (6/5): Pleasant -
- Raymond (10/5): Exceptional -
- Emery (3/5): Poor - We were there when it opened at 7am but food was not hot. Shower/tub caulk unsightly. Bed needed a blanket in addition to duvet. Microwave clock way too bright for sleeping. Elevator worn, dirty and slow. Property just did not have clean, well-maintained feel we have come to expect from HIE.
- Thomas (6/5): - Clean and staff is nice. Kinda frustrating to be charged full price with notice the hot tub and pool are closed not served until we get in the elevator.
- William (6/5): - Just a very weird place as to layout and very little good food available in vacinity
- Paul M (10/5): - It’s a very clean and maintained fairly well. And although I don’t like being on the 1st floor the room was very clean and comfortable and quiet.
- Michael (9/5): Superb -
- Stephanie (6/5): Pleasant -
- Leanne (10/5): - Very pet friendly. Convenient to I-90.
- ROSALIA (8/5): - Bed was comfortable- coffee in room was decent but needed more creamer. Shower could use new calking.
- Pamela (9/5): Superb - Incredible breakfast. Good room price. Hot tub was out of order.
- Frances (10/5): - The staff was wonderful and the bed was heaven. The water was very hot!!
- Art (10/5): Exceptional -
- Gary (10/5): - It was one night and it was great. Staff was great.
- Greg (10/5): - Staff was friendly and attentive. Breakfast was well stocked and hot.
- Robin (10/5): - Nice place to stay. Very clean. Very quiet
- AMANDA (10/5): - The hotel was clean, very comfortable beds and the breakfast was good
- rogermO3341QO (2/5): Some good, mostly bad! - We have stayed at this hotel several times over the years, and it appears the place has gone drastically downhill. The beds were "okay". The breakfast was good. The noise level was good until 7:15 am. Then a LOT of noise started. But the worst part was the cleanliness...or lack of. It was very obvious the room hadn't been vacuumed. Or if it had, it was certainly haphazard. There were small balls of something at the baseboards of the beds. It appeared to be food of some kind. Perhaps dogfood? The bathrooms had terrible caulking. There were cracks or crevices in the caulking that I imagine kept them from drying out. Thus there was something black in them. I HOPE it isn't mold. We won't be visiting them again!
- Dana (10/5): - Convenient but needs updating. A/C sounded like it had a plastic bag inside of it.
- Graciela (9/5): Superb - Just really wish the pillows were a little more comfortable. Even the “firm” pillows were flattened pretty easily. Didn’t feel much like a pillow at all. Beyond that, the stay was great for what we needed.
- Gioconda (10/5): - Fantastic
- Julie (10/5): - The gal at the front desk was so nice. We were checking in late and she was so accommodating.
- TeresaW1320 (4/5): Stayed for one night - Dirty. Rooms old. Noisy. People at front desk were nice. Close to the expressway which was a plus. Okay for an overnight stay I suppose. Wouldn’t want to stay longer. Breakfast was alright. Truck stop next door which was nice having a gas station nearby.
- Sarah (10/5): quiet and comfortable. Would definitely stay again. - I got in really late and left really early. The nighttime employee (I am so sorry, I forgot her name) was amazing! It was super quiet and comfortable. I slept great! Nothing
- Mandy (10/5): Exceptional -
- Chestiana (6/5): The room was just ok - The room was just ok The air conditioner was really loud, and the bathtub didn't look all that clean to me
- Jimmy (10/5): Exceptional - Pool was very very dirty
- Swartzendruber (10/5): Exceptional - The room was clean, the bed was great, the breakfast was great. And it was quiet! We had a great night's sleep. Everything was great.
- JBWatson77 (4/5): A Disappointment - I was quite disappointed with this hotel. It was not at all what I would expect from the IHG brand. The room was not clean. Under the end of one bed was what appeared to be a piece of cookie and under the end of the other was chewed gum. These were not hard to see, either; I saw them while sitting in the chair provided. There is a platform that the beds are on that goes all the way to the floor, so it's not like these were way underneath--they were easily visible and within inches of the end of the bed. Obviously this makes me question how well the room is cleaned. The wall was marked up and the calk job in the shower was pure amateur-hour. That said, the breakfast was fine.
- Roger (7/5): Good -
- kwa829 (10/5): Excellent hotel for roadside stay - This is a modern, pleasant property that represents the Holiday Inn Express brand well and pretty much checks all the boxes: clean, comfortable, quiet, safe. The hotel is conveniently located to both I-35 and I-90, and seemingly serves primarily as a stayover location for travelers on multi-day road trips. I don't think I've ever seen as varied a collection of state license plates as in the parking lot of this property, likely a function of its locations as a crossroads of two major interstate highways. For those in larger vehicles, with trailers, etc., there is plenty of available parking on the adjacent wide, unencumbered streets. We enjoyed that our room afforded a nice view of a corn field. The complimentary breakfast was standard-issue for Holiday Inn Express (or, more broadly, of mid-tier lodging), with hot and cold offerings including the chain's iconic cinnamon rolls. The fitness center was small but the equipment was modern and well-maintained. I appreciate that the hotel allows pets; our pooch enjoyed her stay. I'm not a fan of "pet fees" but recognize they are now the norm at most hotels (perhaps a chance for some hotels to differentiate themselves is to advertise "pets stay free"). Unless you are extremely picky, I would have no apprehension about staying here and would happily do so again myself were my travels to warrant an overnight in Albert Lea.
- Blessedmotherlovesu (2/5): Terrible hotel - Terrible hotel. The pillows were dirty. There were tiny fruit flies landing on me in the morning. Windows sill and bathroom walls dirty and the extra lock on door broken. Manager was very apologetic and took money off our room and gave us new pillows. Overall, not worth the $127 we spent.
- Jane (10/5): - Close to freeway but quieter than some right next to freeway. Decent restaurant selection 5-10 mn into town. Great for dogs, plenty of grassy areas to walk and do their business.
- Pam (8/5): - Very clean and helpful staff. Easy to find after a long day of travel
- Heather (6/5): - Overall not terrible, but not the best HIE we’ve stayed at. The hot tub in the pool area had some nasty green foam all over it. Room was very humid, fresh towels felt damp. Staff was friendly and did give us plenty of new towels.
- Penny (9/5): We mainly stopped late at night, spent night, ate breakfast and headed out. It served the purpose! - Breakfast was great-many options. Bathroom was iffy on cleanliness but decent enough for us to spend one night.
- William (8/5): Great hotel, we will be back, - Large handicap room. Easy highway access. Very personable staff.
- Giovanni (8/5): Very good -
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