Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

Hotels
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Holiday Inn Express
7.8 (324 reviews)
8601 South Hosmer Street , Tacoma , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Consistently praised complimentary breakfast (abundant, good coffee)
Friendly/helpful staff in many reviews
Clean rooms and common areas reported by multiple guests
On-site amenities: pool, hot tub and laundry facilities available
Late check-out option mentioned
Some guests found the location convenient
Cons:
Pool very cold and hot tub sometimes not working
Serious booking/payment issue where guest arrived with no room and money held
Strong chlorine smell on linens for at least one guest
Room problems: worn mattresses, AC/musty odor, dirty microwave, jagged nightstand causing injury
Tricky or slightly unsafe driveway/entrance and mixed neighborhood impressions
No WiFi on TV reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Multiple guests noted very clean rooms and public areas; however some reported strong chlorine smell on sheets/towels and an instance of a dirty microwave, so overall cleanliness is good but inconsistent.
Service
8.8
Many reviews praise friendly and helpful staff and good breakfast service; however there are significant service failures reported (booking/no-room incident, disputed pet policy and charges), so overall service is generally strong but with occasional serious lapses.
Location
8.1
Several guests found the location convenient and one called it 'great location', while others noted a sketchy neighborhood feel, tricky driveway/turn-in and being far from the airport/center, giving a mixed but overall acceptable location score.
Room Quality
6.5
Reports of worn mattresses, AC odor on arrival, a dirty microwave, a jagged nightstand that caused injury, and thin/noise-prone connecting rooms indicate room quality is below average.
Amenities
7
Amenities like breakfast, laundry, pool and hot tub are available and appreciated, but issues were reported (very cold pool, hot tub not working reliably, no WiFi on TV), so amenities are adequate but inconsistent.
Value for Money
6
Several guests felt the price was too high for what was provided (one explicitly said it should cost much less), and a major booking/payment dispute further harmed perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Continental/complementary breakfast repeatedly received strong positive comments (abundant, excellent, good coffee), making F&B one of the hotel's stronger aspects.
Overall Experience
9.2
Overall stays were often pleasant with clean rooms, friendly staff, and good breakfast; occasionally serious negative incidents (booking error, pet policy dispute, room injury) occurred, but the dominant guest tone was positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:10

Property Description

Convenient Location near Casino
Located within a short walk from Chips & Palace Casino, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tacoma offers a perfect blend of entertainment and relaxation for its guests.

Luxurious Amenities
Enjoy the 24-hour indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center during your stay. The spacious rooms and suites are equipped with modern conveniences such as a flat-screen TV, CD player, microwave, fridge, and free Wi-Fi.

Delicious Breakfast and Business Center
Start your day with a hearty breakfast buffet featuring bacon, eggs, and omelets. For business travelers, take advantage of the on-site business center for all your work needs.

Book your stay now at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tacoma for a memorable and comfortable experience.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests under 21 years old can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SEA

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 50
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 324 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Jessica • couple • us
3
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Ben • couple • us
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • extended_group • us
5
For what we got should have been less than 100 dollars a night not 180.
Pros:

Food was pretty typical good but nothing really stands out.

Cons:

The pool was very cold and the hot tub was not in good working condition. With going for a soccer outing it would have made the experience much more enjoyable.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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SHARMA • couple • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • ca
5
Pros:

The complementary breakfast and that it had a laundry facilities.and late check out.

Cons:

Trying to turn into the hotel, it was abit tricky especially right by the stop lights.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • it
8
Soggiorno piacevole e rilassante
Pros:

Camera molto pulita e anche le parti comuni. Bella la piscina e l’idromassaggio. I letti erano molto comodi e puliti. La colazione era ottima e abbondante.

Cons:

Il quartiere non è bellissimo e l’hotel è a 40 minuti dall’aeroporto, comunque dovendo restituire l’auto in aereoporto non è stato un grande problema però è lontano anche da centro di Seattle.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Regula • couple • ch
7
Akzeptabel
Pros:

War alles sauber. Das Frühstück ist sehr reichhaltig und grosszügig.

Cons:

Die Matratzen sind durch. Anfänglich müffelte das Zimmer von der AC.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Florence • couple • us
10
Good stay
Pros:

It was very nice and clean. Breakfast was good. Got to use the hot tub and pool. Bed was nice. 😊

Cons:

Nice from rooms. We had the end room. But we still could hear noises probably because it was a connecting room which we were not connected to.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Valentino • family_with_children • us
8
Decent for the price very nice people
Pros:

Breakfast was good wish they kept potatoes for both mornings

Cons:

My microwave was dirty in my room they replaced right of way but one with crumbs lol but it worked

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Axel • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Marlon • couple • us
4
The downside, the hassles out weighed any positive experience.
Pros:

The continental breakfast was well presented and easy to access. Loved the coffee.

Cons:

The heavy smell of chlorine on the sheets and towels was off putting and made it difficult to sleep, breathing in the chlorine all night. If, I could suggest, use or provide some aromatherapy scents to make the rooms smell less sanitized. I like White Barn, concentrated room spray; sold by Bath and Body Works. It is the best!
Our ADA room had a nightstand in ill repair. The jagged edge of the nightstand caught my husband’s arm and tore his skin in 2 places. He bled pretty good because of it.
Lastly, I booked our reservation online and I was sure the Holiday Express was described as accepting/pet friendly. However, at check-in we were told their hotel was not pet friendly and we would have to pay additional $250. My husband contested this. The hotel was not willing to prove to us that the room we were staying in was free and clear of any prior pet spots. So we felt they were not trustworthy.
When we travel, we don’t leave our dog alone in unfamiliar surroundings. She goes with us, so there would never be a problem of her marking the room, therefore no need to charge for a superficial inspection or cleaning.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Robbin • couple • us
8
Comfortable place, had a great breakfast, nice staff!
Pros:

Nice staff, clean room, great breakfast.

Cons:

Location little scary waiting to turn into driveway. Smelled cigarette smoke first night. I am highly allergic. After I mentioned it; no smellies the rest of stay. They offered another room but I declined.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
1
Booked hotel no room they kept my $344.70 now I have to pursue fraud investigations
Pros:

I booked it through Booking.com. I then received a phone call saying that they didn’t have any rooms. And that I had to find something else at 8 o’clock on a Friday night.

Cons:

They didn’t have a room. They took $344.70 for one night at this crappy hotel they took my money and then they called me to tell me that the connection with Booking.com was messed up and that I have to process a refund. Booking.com is blaming Holiday Inn. Holiday Inn is blaming Booking.com. All I know is they have my money and this feels like fraud.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • us
8
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • us
8
Great location, friendly staff, pool is nice
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

No WiFi on the tv

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Rozalyn • family_with_children • us
7
good enough
Pros:

not in best area but convenient area

Cons:

next to pawn shop and sex shop but there were many hotel chains on the street

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Molina • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • us
3
Cons:

Our toilet wouldnt flush and it over flowed. Took the lady a long time and 2 reqest for a plunger and more towels. My husbad had to turn off the water to the toilet and she held out door open and watched as my husband had to work on their toilet. We hadnt been in the room more than 20mins. Very unprofessional. Also asked if she could take all the wet toilet water towles. She said place them outside out door and she would come back by and pick up. Guess what was still there in the morning... the soaking toilet water towels. Not to mention when my husband opened the toilet top with was full of mold. Never once did she apologize or offer a different room or anything. By fast one of the worst experiences ive EVER had with a hotel.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Front desk was so helpful and breakfast was great

Cons:

NA

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee