Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kearney by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
9.1 (266 reviews)
900 Watson Drive , Kearney , US
+1 308-234-8100

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms / well maintained
Friendly, helpful staff
Great breakfast
Convenient location (near highway/Kansas City)
New/spacious rooms
Complimentary cookies
Cons:
Room humidity / air conditioning not effective
Hard bed and pillow issues
TV remote problems
Lukewarm shower water reported
Pool noted as overly chlorinated by one guest
Breakfast start time too late for early departures

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
Multiple reviewers repeatedly call the property 'clean', 'super clean', 'clean and kept up' and note pleasant smells — overall strongly positive cleanliness impressions.
Service
9.4
Staff described as 'welcome', 'friendly and helpful', and front desk helped an elderly guest — consistently positive service mentions.
Location
9.3
Several guests note a 'perfect location', 'right off the highway', 'easy to find' and convenient proximity to Kansas City — location praised.
Room Quality
8
Mixed comments: rooms called 'spacious' and 'comfortable' by many, but complaints include humidity/AC not cooling, hard bed, problematic TV remote, pillows and lukewarm shower water — lowers room quality score.
Amenities
9.2
Breakfast and pool are noted as positives; property described as new and well maintained and cookies mentioned. One guest noted heavy chlorine in the pool (mixed but mostly positive).
Value for Money
9.1
No consistent consensus on value; only occasional mention of price increases. Assigned the target overall rating due to lack of widespread commentary.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Breakfast repeatedly described as 'wonderful'/'awesome' and cookies appreciated; a request for earlier/quick breakfast options was noted by one guest.
Overall Experience
9
Many guests call the stay 'amazing' or 'wonderful' and would return; a few operational issues temper a perfect score, yielding a very positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:08

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 29 km from Worlds of Fun, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kearney, an IHG Hotel provides a perfect base for exploring the area. With easy access to nearby attractions and the airport, guests can make the most of their stay.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a range of amenities including a fitness centre, indoor pool, and barbecue facilities. Stay connected with free WiFi, take advantage of the business centre, and relax in the shared lounge. The 24-hour front desk ensures your needs are always taken care of.

Nearby Attractions
Explore popular landmarks such as Kansas City Convention Center and Union Station Kansas City, both just a short drive away. Whether for business or leisure, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kearney offers comfort and convenience for all guests.

Book your stay now at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kearney for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MCI

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 266 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.1
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9
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Gary • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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maguffee • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Clean, welcome staff, cookies

Cons:

Na

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • us
10
This place is amazing compared to any other we have stayed in
Pros:

Everything. It is amazingly clean & comfortable

Cons:

I liked everything

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Cooper • extended_group • us
10
Thank you for a wonderful stay; we will definitely stay her again.
Pros:

Perfect location, super clean; friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

Wish breakfast could have begun earlier. We had to leave early for work. Even if we could have gotten quick foods like fruit, oatmeal, yogurt, that would have been helpful.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • us
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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kimberly • couple • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Tyler • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • us
9
Good
Cons:

The humidity in the room was terrible. The air conditioner didn't help keep the room comfortable.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Misty • couple • us
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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S M Rezwanur • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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DeLay • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

The front desk were extremely helpful to my elderly mother while I wasn't there

Cons:

Bed was hard the remote to the tv kept acting up not changing channels or volume not able to access the channels or guides

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • us
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • us
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • us
8
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Bobby L • couple • us
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • us
10
Fantastic choice for a stay near Kansas City!
Pros:

New, clean, spacious room, wonderful breakfast.

Cons:

Everything was good!

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
10
Great breakfast, clean facilities and everything well maintained
Pros:

Clean and kept up

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee