Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dover by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.8 (550 reviews)
1780 North Dupont Highway , Dover , US
+1 302-678-0600

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly, attentive staff
Clean rooms (many mentions)
Good/strong breakfast
Convenient location (close to venues/attractions)
Spacious rooms
Comfortable beds (many reports)
Affordable / good value for many guests
On-site store available 24/7
Cons:
Pool closed / out of service (multiple mentions)
Isolated cleanliness issues (dirty bedding, trash on floor)
Food hygiene incident (mold on croissants reported)
Cigarette smell in one room (required room change)
Some rooms/outdated and occasional mattress firmness complaints
Neighborhood concerns for families (homeless presence reported)
Breakfast variety/stocking and early end time for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Generally praised as clean (multiple mentions of tidy rooms), but several isolated issues reported (dirty bedding, cigarette smell in one room, croissant mold, some trash on floor) that reduced confidence slightly.
Service
9.8
Consistently very positive: front desk and staff repeatedly described as friendly, attentive, helpful and knowledgeable; several guests noted excellent hospitality and easy check-in.
Location
9.2
Frequently noted as well placed/close to venues and attractions; a few comments mentioned the immediate area felt less ideal (homeless presence near parking/gas station), but location convenience stands out.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable with good beds by many guests; some negatives (one stiff mattress too hard for a senior, a report of outdated rooms and an occasional smoke odor) balance to an overall solid rating.
Amenities
7
Basic amenities present (in-house store, coffee), but multiple guests reported the pool was closed/out of service and there were requests for better snack/stocking — amenities under-delivered compared with expectations.
Value for Money
9.3
Many guests called the property affordable and good value for the price; a minority felt it was overpriced or that breakfast/service window was restrictive — overall perceived as good value by most.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Breakfast repeatedly praised as delicious, filling and well presented; some complaints about variety, early breakfast end time, and isolated food hygiene issues (mold on croissants) temper the score slightly.
Overall Experience
9
Majority of stays described as enjoyable with many guests saying they'd return; a few negatives (amenities closed, minor cleanliness issues, neighborhood concerns) but overall strong, positive experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:14

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated near Dover International Speedway and Delaware State University, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dover offers easy access to key attractions.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center during your stay at this hotel.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in guestrooms equipped with coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-refrigerators at Dover Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites.

Book now for a delightful stay just minutes away from the State Capital and Dover Air Force Base.

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: PHL

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: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 550 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 9.3
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9
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Tavona • couple • us
10
Economical, Clean, Great Area
Pros:

Clean, Staff was very nice

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • us
9
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
10
Pros:

Awesome breakfast, friendly staff

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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ArmyBiker • solo_traveller • us
9
Very nice hotel I will stay again
Pros:

Easy Check in and friendly staff

Cons:

nothing

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Dror • solo_traveller • il
9
Pros:

נקי. מסודר. משופץ יפה. צבעים נעימים. חדרים גדולים. יחס מצוין מהצוות.

Cons:

בחדר שלנו היה ריח של סיגריות
למרות ששה היה חדר ללא עישון
ביקשנו להחליף חדר אז בהתחלה באו לרסס את החדר במטהר אויר
ושה היה רק יותר נורא
ואז החליפו לנו חדר לחדר מצוין

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Briian_ • couple • us
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The friendly hospitality

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Ford • couple • us
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • us
8
My stay was short. The room was comfortable, the facility acceptable, affordable and a good value.
Pros:

The breakfast was adequate, filling, and well presented. The location of the facility was well placed near the local attraction.

Cons:

I'm not sure anything could have done better for the price.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • us
8
Besides the things I mentioned above it was a pretty nice stay
Pros:

The rooms were very nice and clean and the beds were comfortable. And you can buy stuff from the the in house store all night.

Cons:

The breakfast was ok.
You had to use paper plates instead of dishes like in the other Holiday Inn Express I stayed at two weeks ago on my way to vacation on the other side of town. Plus the croissants had green mold spots on them.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Laressia • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

location

Cons:

pool wasn't open

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Sherri • family_with_children • us
10
Enjoyed my stay. The staff were attentive and knowledgeable. Breakfast was delicious! Will return.
Pros:

I loved the front desk staff, accommodations and breakfast. The rooms were spacious and clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast was filling and delicious.

Cons:

Enjoyed everything.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Fearrington,Sr. • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • us
6
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Faisal • solo_traveller • sa
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Erica • family_with_children • us
10
Our room was comfortable and accommodated to our family’s needs.
Pros:

The property was clean and open spaced.
Our room was comfortable and accommodated to our family’s needs.

Cons:

Can not say I didn’t like anything.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Taryn • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • us
10
We really enjoyed our stay with great breakfast
Pros:

Gorgeous friendly staff and room size generous fresh ground beans for morning coffee

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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darryl • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee