Holiday Inn Express Pekin - Peoria Area by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.6 (191 reviews)
3615 Kelly Avenue , Pekin Heights , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable stay
Clean rooms
Cons:
Issues with pool cleanliness
Management and service complaints
Breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.68
Multiple mentions of cleanliness issues, including a repulsive experience in the shower.
Service
8.65
General positive sentiment but notable issues with management and service regarding the security deposit.
Location
9.19
Convenient location for events and activities.
Room Quality
8.64
Rooms were described as nice and clean, though there were concerns about the setup.
Amenities
8.87
Good amenities, but the pool was disappointing.
Value for Money
8.43
Some guests felt the price did not match their experience.
Food and Beverage
8.18
Breakfast complaints noted; food was lukewarm and not satisfactory.
Overall Experience
9.15
Overall enjoyability of stay with several highlighted positives offset by some negative experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 23:59

Property Description

Convenient Location
Holiday Inn Express Pekin is conveniently situated off IL-9, across from Pekin Mall Shopping Center, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Modern Amenities
Guests can enjoy modern amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a delicious buffet breakfast offering a variety of options, and explore nearby dining choices like Applebee's, Avanti's, and Sonic Drive-In for lunch and dinner.

Experience comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express Pekin - book your stay now for a memorable trip!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Please note that the swimming pool is closed from Sunday 15th to Sunday 22nd, 2026.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 191 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.68
Service: 8.65
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 8.18
Overall Experience: 9.15
M
Mary family_with_children us
10
Good time
Pros:

Friendly greeting on check in. Breakfast staff was nice and helpful.

Cons:

Food was only lukewarm.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca family_with_children us
10
Great stay…we’ll be back!
Pros:

Comfortable stay with grandchildren. They love the pool! Great breakfast, too! Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

NA

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Krista solo_traveller us
8
Pleasant stay.would stay there again
Pros:

Very nice room, very clean

Cons:

Elevator was not working. Breakfast was not good.

2025-09-19 via Nuitee
family_with_children us
3
Wouldn’t stay here again
Cons:

No juice at breakfast, Pool water was green and ice cold, ice machine broken on our floor

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
J
Jeff
8
Pros:

it was a good stay

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
extended_group us
9
Perfect place to stay for us. 1 mile from our destination, clean rooms at an affordable rate.
Pros:

Great Breakfast with a clean and comfortable room.

Cons:

It was a little noisy at night, no fault of the hotels just noisy neighbors.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
K
Katie
8
Pool misleading
Pros:

Our experience overall was great, however I was very disappointed in the indoor pool. The picture, in the website, if the pool is not what the pool at the hotel looked like at all. There was also a hot tub, in the picture, in the website. There was not a hot tub at this location. The pool water was freezing and green.

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
C
Carolyn family_with_children us
7
Pros:

The cleanliness.

Cons:

The room was set up wrong. The sink and towels are separate from the toilet and tub. And the TV can only be seen from the bed on the right due to a cabinet. The coffee was terrible.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
K
Kathy solo_traveller us
8
2025-08-08 via Nuitee
E
Emily
2
Pros:

They charged me $300 for the security deposit rather than the standard $75. Then didn’t release the hold on the deposit so I had to call, the gentleman apologized & said it was a mistake on their part & released the hold. Well then I was refunded $75. Not the $300 I paid. I called to ask & the manager said oh no we don’t do that. I said well apparently you do bc that’s what happened. She had 0 clue what she was talking about, & didn’t even attempt to look into it or help me, kept interrupting & speaking over me. Then another woman gets on the phone & tells me it’s because of my dog. Well the property is not pet friendly, my dog is a registered & verified service dog and they were aware of her when I checked in, even showed documentation which I am not obligated to do. Then she tried to tell me that my dog is not a service dog, then hung up on me, as did the manager. The unprofessionalism and overall incompetence is appalling, to say the least. Especially for what is supposed to be a renowned & prestigious hotel. Not only all of this horrendous behavior, but also in the room I stayed in it looked like someone pooped in the shower & stomped it down the drain. When I say I almost vomited, it was REPULSIVE. I went & bought bleach and poured a gallon of it down the drain. I couldn’t eat the rest of the night I was so sickened. This is what $600 for 2 nights will get you here folks. 0/10 do not recommend to anyone ever. Unless maybe they get new management.

2025-08-07 via Nuitee
J
Jose family_with_children us
9
Pros:

No issues

Cons:

Didn't let us check in early. We had a wedding to attend and needed the extra time.

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
M
Mikalene partner
8
Pros:

Modern and clean.

2025-06-24 via Nuitee
B
Bethany
10
Pros:

Perfect hotel for our overnight stay. We were in town for a concert in Peoria and we found this hotel for a great price only 20 minutes away. The bed was super comfy and the air worked great. The bathroom had a great selection of dove products to be used. The breakfast was great. I had an egg and cheese omelet and a piece of sausage and my husband had biscuits and gravy. We will definitely stay there again if we ever go back that way.

2025-06-22 via Nuitee
V
Verning family with young children us
9
Superb
2025-06-18 via Nuitee
B
Brian family with young children us
10
Exceptional
2025-06-17 via Nuitee
R
Randall
10
Pros:

Very nice room.

2025-06-13 via Nuitee
L
Lauren
10
Pros:

Customer staff was excellent and very kind

2025-05-24 via Nuitee
C
Christian young couple us
10
Exceptional
2025-05-09 via Nuitee
K
katina
10
Pros:

Painless check in&the fragrance of the place was 10

2025-05-04 via Nuitee
M
Mikalene family
8
Pros:

The room was clean and updated including bathroom area. The provided toiletries were Dove including body lotion and liquid hand soap which is nice so you don’t have to wash your hands with one of the little bars of soap and get the counter all slimy. The biggest issue was the channel selection on the television. There were minimal channels and the TVs, two of them which were nice size, wouldn’t hook up to WiFi to cast from your phone. The WiFi was weak and jammed up as well.

2025-04-14 via Nuitee