Holiday Inn Express Wixom by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.8 (418 reviews)
48953 Alpha Dr , Wixom , us

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:
Friendly staff
Great breakfast options
Cons:
Noise issues
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Overall positive sentiment about cleanliness, but some noise issues noted that could affect perception.
Service
9.35
Guests consistently praised the staff, particularly Elham, for being friendly and attentive.
Location
8.89
Many reviews praised the hotel's convenience and proximity to amenities.
Room Quality
8.34
Rooms were generally reported as clean and comfortable, though noise issues were highlighted.
Amenities
8.87
Positive remarks about the pool and breakfast options, contributing to a good experience.
Value for Money
7.83
Some guests felt the price was high for the value received, particularly for a room mix-up.
Food and Beverage
9.88
The breakfast received outstanding praise for variety and quality.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall satisfaction expressed, despite some issues mentioned regarding noise and value.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 21:46

Property Description

Free Wi-Fi and Entertainment
Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a 42-inch flat-screen TV in every room, perfect for staying connected and entertained during your stay.

Convenient Location
Situated off Interstate 96 and just a short drive from the Detroit Zoo, our hotel offers a prime location for both leisure and business travelers.

Relaxation and Fitness Options
Unwind with a swim in the heated indoor pool or soak in the hot tub. Stay active at the fitness center, and keep your clothes fresh at the on-site launderette.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Wixom now for a comfortable and convenient 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 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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: DTW

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 418 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 8.89
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 7.83
Food and Beverage: 9.88
Overall Experience: 8.85
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JORGE MARIO couple mx
6
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Andreas solo_traveller de
6
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Donald solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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qiyuanl2026 Business
10
Awesome
Pros:

Nice place, cozy room, feel at home.
Breakfast was good and thank Elham for her good and dedicated work!

2026-08-15 via Tripadvisor
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Elijah couple us
8
first birthday i enjoyed, thanks to u and mostly my boyfriend
Pros:

nice staff, hot tub/heated swimming pool!, beds are huge and not too firm, parking mostly available

Cons:

not an issue per say but i noticed some traveling baseball teams stay there and took up all the parking for like 6 hours 😭

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Kara extended_group us
4
Pros:

Staff was friendly and location was convenient.

Cons:

Air conditioner didn't work properly and thermostat had a low battery. Toilet didn't flush properly. Shower was dirty.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Laurie solo_traveller us
8
Great family stay
Pros:

The swimming pool
Comfortable room

Cons:

Breakfast area confined and somewhat difficult to navigate

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Alaza solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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X4704WGjustinb Business
8
Great hotel for business or leisure.
Pros:

Good location lots of food around and cant hear the highway noise in my room. Room was pretty clean. House keeping missed a few things but not enough for me to leave. Breakfast here is one the better around, Elham greets you with smile evey morning. We try and atay here every time we are in the detriot market.

2026-07-30 via Tripadvisor
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Cynthia solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

I was pleasantly surprised. I had never stayed in a Holiday Inn and good not believe how clean and nice everything was..Staff was very helpful.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Leslie solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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unbridledr Business
2
Unhelpful, Ignorant Staff
Pros:

I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience was so frustrating that it deserves to be shared.

I arrived around 3:00 a.m. after a 13-hour drive, towing a truck and trailer. The parking lot was completely full, and a large section of the rear parking area was roped off despite appearing to have ample room for additional vehicles and trailers. When I explained my situation to the front desk, I was repeatedly told that the hotel was fully booked—as if that somehow addressed the parking problem.

The front desk employee offered no practical solution. First, I was told to try neighboring hotels, which were also full. Then I was directed to a nearby business parking lot, but the employee admitted she wasn’t sure whether I was actually allowed to park there. Next, the manager suggested parking on the road and made it clear that I would be entirely responsible if anything happened to my truck or trailer. That is not an acceptable solution for a paying guest.

When I rejected that suggestion, the front desk employee then recommended parking along the side of the building, despite there being no designated spaces and the location potentially blocking vehicles already parked there. After nearly 40 minutes of back-and-forth, contradictory suggestions, and complete lack of problem-solving, I was finally told I could park in the fire lane area at the end of the hotel—the very type of solution that should have been offered from the beginning.

Because of the staff’s inability to make a decision or provide clear guidance, I lost 40 minutes of valuable rest time after an exhausting day of travel. I had to be back on the road by 8:30 a.m., and those 40 minutes mattered. What should have been a quick check-in became an unnecessary ordeal caused entirely by poor communication, lack of initiative, and an apparent absence of common sense from both the front desk staff and management.

To make matters worse, the hotel has refused to offer any discount, compensation, or acknowledgment that their handling of the situation was unacceptable.

A full parking lot is not necessarily the hotel’s fault. However, how staff respond to guest problems absolutely is. This team demonstrated poor judgment, little concern for a weary traveler, and an astonishing inability to provide a straightforward solution. I would strongly recommend that anyone traveling with a truck, trailer, RV, or oversized vehicle call ahead and get parking arrangements confirmed in writing before staying here.

2026-07-14 via Tripadvisor
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137stephanc Family
10
Elham #1 staff member!
Pros:

Good staff. Elham takes good care of guests and the breakfast bar! Will love to come back!

2026-07-12 via Tripadvisor
4
426mariahp Family
2
Seemed like a nice place until we saw bedbugs
Pros:

BEDBUGS!!!! This location has bedbugs. We were in room 210 and woke up to bed bugs in our bed. I never expected anything like this from a hotel with great ratings like this. The General manager decided to go back and forth with me about the issue. It took multiple calls to get them to release my refund. Beware if booking here! Their walls are also super thin, you can hear everything in each room… they wanted to complain about my kids being loud whole time they have bed bugs. SMH!

2026-07-10 via Tripadvisor
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Mariah family_with_children us
1
Woke up to bedbugs on our covers. Me and my partner had multiple bed bug bites! I brought my family here based off the r
Pros:

Nothing .

Cons:

Woke up to bedbugs bites, Thin walls, Complaining about my kids being loud at 5pm.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Parvu solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Pool and hot tub and affordable

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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A1782MNjoed Couples
10
Elham, Alex and Steve!
Pros:

The staff really made my stay great. Positive personalities; good conversations and good service. Special shout outs to Elham, Alex and Steve. Also very clean and well maintained.

2026-07-02 via Tripadvisor
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Jeff couple us
9
Stay was find
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Donald couple us
10
Enjoyable, comfortable and fun.
Pros:

The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean. The breakfast was good and offered a wide variety of foods.

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Hensley couple us
1
2026-06-26 via Nuitee