Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albermarle by IHG

Hotels
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IHG
8.4 (145 reviews)
500 Leonard Ave, Albemarle, North Carolina, 28001 , Albemarle , US

Facilities

Elevator
Fitness facilities
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Assistive listening devices available
Braille or raised signage
Free self parking
Free buffet breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly evening/front-desk staff in multiple reports
Easy parking
Quiet, safe area
Comfortable beds
Good breakfast
Fast/easy check-in (in some stays)
Cons:
Elevator extremely slow, frequently stuck or out of order
Moldy/dirty shower in accessible room and missing soap
Morning/front-desk staff sometimes inattentive or unhelpful
Pool access locked early; fitness room missing equipment
Fire alarm triggered early mornings on multiple nights
No exhaust fan in bathroom in at least one room

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed reports: several guests praised overall cleanliness, but there are significant issues (visible mold in accessible-room shower, missing soap, exhaust fan not working) that lower the cleanliness score.
Service
9.3
Service is inconsistent: some staff were described as friendly and helpful (evening check-in, helpful front-desk interactions), while morning staff were inattentive or unhelpful in several reports; overall friendliness in key moments justifies a strong but not perfect score.
Location
9
Location praised as quiet, safe and with easy parking; guests repeatedly noted the area felt secure and convenient.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms have comfortable beds and generally good condition for many guests, but issues include noisy floors (foot traffic above), showers with mold in some accessible rooms, missing in-room coffee makers at times, and lack of anti-slip in tubs.
Amenities
7
Amenities are inconsistent: breakfast and pool exist but pool gate was locked early for some guests, fitness room missing dumbbells, and the elevator is repeatedly reported as extremely slow or out of order — significant detractors to this score.
Value for Money
8.6
Value perceptions are mixed but generally positive: several guests would recommend or stay again; some feel options are limited in area and service lapses hurt perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast received positive mentions (described as good); no major negative reports about F&B beyond missing in-room coffee maker on one stay.
Overall Experience
9
Overall experience is mixed but leans positive: many guests had pleasant, recommendable stays (friendly evening staff, comfortable beds, clean common areas), though recurrent operational issues (elevator, occasional unhelpful staff, shower/mold problems, false alarms) prevented a perfect score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:13

Property Description

Indoor and Outdoor Pools for Relaxation: Take advantage of our indoor pool and seasonal outdoor pool to unwind and have a refreshing swim.
Convenient Amenities for Business and Leisure: Enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast, utilize our business center, and benefit from services like dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk.
Comfortable Guestrooms with Modern Amenities: Make yourself at home in our guestrooms equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, LCD televisions, and complimentary wireless internet access.
Experience convenience and comfort at its best at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albemarle. Book your stay now for a relaxing and enjoyable visit.

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
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: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 145 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 9.3
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9
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Kenneth • partner
6
Pros:

The elevator didn't work or was so slow it was easier taking the steps... even with a bum knee.

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Ness • family
8
Pros:

The good: Check in in the evening was great, with a friendly staff member. Easy parking. Area was quiet and seemed safe. Facilities were in good shape and clean.
The bad: No working exhaust fan in the bathroom. Morning staff members were just hanging out talking to each other. There were 3 at the entrance and acted like they were other guests. They were getting their own coffee, so I had to wait in line behind them. I looked towards the desk as I left and said "have a good day" and only one looked up and just said "thanks".
Overall- very nice and I would recommend.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Donarae Suzann
2
Pros:

The staff was not helpful at all, they told us the elevator was slow but that was an understatment, it kept getting stuck on the second floor so I would have to take the stairs to push the button so my 77 year old mom could get on the elevator, then on the last day when it was time to take all of our luggage out to the car the elevator was out of order!!! I walked down the stairs with what luggage I could manage and asked the front desk if there was anyone that could help me with the rest so I could help my mom down the stairs, she looked at me like really!!! And the. Proceeded to tell me I’m the only one here so no I can’t help you. This place is a crap hole and the only reason people stay here is because they have to. There are no other options in the area and it shows that they know that and don’t care!!! I will stay in charlotte and drive there next time to have a better place to stay it would be worth it !!!

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Francisco
8
Pros:

Only used the hotel to sleep in for two nights and everything was good except for two nights in a row the fire alarm went on early in the morning. I’m planning to stay again soon. Thanks

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
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Teresa
4
Pros:

We've stayed twice. Both times we've been put into the wheelchair accessible rooms. Both having issues... this last stay the shower was disgusting. Visible mold in the floor and growing up the walls. The shower was almost unusable. There was no soap. The bed was comfortable. But it noisy there. You can hear all the people walking around above you. We will not be staying here again.

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
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Orah Mae • family
10
Pros:

Our stay was great and staff were friendly and helpful.

2025-09-23 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • family
8
Pros:

The elevator was extremely slow. We only used the elevator to move our luggage; we used the stairs to come and go from our room. Also, the bathtub had no anti-slip devices. It had plenty of grab bars which we appreciated but we had to put the bath mat in the tub when we showered to prevent slipping.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Sheila
10
Pros:

Very clean, good breakfast. Easy parking and checkin.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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David
10
Pros:

It was wonderful

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • family
10
Pros:

The ladies at the desk were lovely. The beds were super comfy and the bathrooms
Were clean.

2025-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Ronnie
8
Pros:

It was a good stay for one night and I would do it again. The fitness room is missing a few sets of the dumbbells but everything else was very nice!

2025-07-23 • via Nuitee
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AMANDA • family
4
Pros:

Very well maintained. The check in was fast as the front desk lady was pleasent when i atrived at 3 pm. I went to the room and noticed no coffee maker but the coffee and tea pods were in the room so went down to the front desk to ask about it. It must have been shift change because A different lady was now there and said she would get one when she is not busy but never did. Also it has a beautiful outdoor pool but we weren't able to use it because the second lady locked the gate at 5 pm.

2025-07-11 • via Nuitee
J
Joslin
10
Great choice!
Pros:

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Holiday Inn Express, Albermarle and I can confidently say it was a great experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff greeted me with warm smiles and exceptional hospitality, making me feel right at home.
The room was spacious, and clean. The amenities were good, especially the pool, which the kids loved.
One of the highlights was the breakfast buffet. The variety of options was impressive, and everything was delicious! The hotel is located near restaurants and shops, another huge benefit. I would stay again.

2025-07-11 • via Nuitee
M
Maria
10
Pleasant stay in Albemarle
Pros:

It was a very nice hotel and the location is excellent

2025-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Tess • family
10
Pros:

We stayed overnight in this property and we liked how clean the facility was, the staff on duty were pleasant and professional. We liked the complimentary breakfast too, the staff assigned ensured that the food was well-supplied! I highly recommend this property!

2025-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Madison
10
Pros:

My husband, mom, and I only stayed for one night, but check-in/out was very easy and quick. The complimentary breakfast was really good as well. Overall we had a very pleasant experience!

2025-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Francisco
10
Good stay at the hotel
Pros:

Everything about the hotel was good and next time I come back I’ll stay in at same hotel

2025-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • family
6
Pros:

The pool and breakfast were great. The room was not as clean on the floor like it has t been vacuumed and the carpet had a couple stains.

2025-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Rachael
8
Pros:

Clean

2025-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Sandra
4
Don't do it
Pros:

The place was okay except that the toilet would not flush. I notified them that morning and she said that they would fix it. We arrived back that evening and not only had they not fixed the toilet they also had not cleaned the room!
We had to pack all our stuff and move to another room.
I will not stay there again. This was not a cheap place to stay and we should have had better customer service.

2025-06-02 • via Nuitee