Garner Hotel Brookings by IHG

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Garner
8 (195 reviews)
3020 Lafevre Drive , Brookings , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Clean and comfortable rooms
Good breakfast options
Convenient location
Cons:
Pool closed
Noise issues in the room
Limited amenities
Not as booked

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Mixed reviews on cleanliness, with some mentioning discomfort and a need for improvements.
Service
9.11
Staff was helpful and addressed issues despite external problems.
Location
9.15
Location is convenient and easily accessible.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were generally nice, but some had issues like noise and outdated amenities.
Amenities
6.63
Limited amenities available; pool and hot tub closed, causing disappointment.
Value for Money
7.09
High room rates for subpar amenities and services affected perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.14
Breakfast options were sufficient but could improve in quality.
Overall Experience
8.11
Overall stay was pleasant, but several issues diminished the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 20:41

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located on motorway I-29 in Brookings, South Dakota, the Holiday Inn Express is just a stone's throw away from South Dakota State University, making it an ideal choice for visitors to the area.

Amenities Galore
Guests can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast daily, take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool featuring a waterslide, and stay active in the modern fitness center. The hotel also provides in-room flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and coffeemakers for added convenience.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the South Dakota Art Museum and the South Dakota Agricultural Museum, both located just minutes away. For business travelers, offices of major companies like 3M, Daktronics Systems, and Larson Mfg are in close proximity.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Brookings now for a comfortable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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.
Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Apr 17, 2026 until Sun, May 31, 2026

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

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

Location

Property Accessibility

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
Based on 195 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 6.63
Value for Money: 7.09
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Finley • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Todd • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Jackie Austin • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Brookings was hosting the State BB Tournament. It was so hard to get rooms, but finally got room at Garner. The staff was so great and we had to check out early as some of our family got sick.

Cons:

It was noisy because of all the high school students stay with us. Not a problem as we expected that.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Bettina • family_with_children • us
10
Excellent overnight stay
Pros:

The property and room were very clean. Love the proximity to restaurants and venue location. Employees were nice, helpful and respectful.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • us
10
Perfect would stay there again!
Pros:

Clean and comfy

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • us
8
Wish the pool was open
Pros:

Very good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-17 • via Nuitee
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Jaci • family_with_children • us
10
Everything was great!
Pros:

Everything was great!

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Wheelock • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The Staff was super helpful, Booking.com messed up the reservation but the Garner staff stuck with it and took care of the problem.

2025-11-26 • via Nuitee
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madisen • family_with_children • us
10
2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
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Kellye • couple • us
4
2025-11-20 • via Nuitee
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Alan
10
Pros:

Friendly staff

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Alan
10
Pros:

Clean room and friendly staff.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Robert
8
Pros:

Pool not in operation due to remodeling. All else above average.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Till • couple • us
2
Pros:

Good products in bathroom. Mostly clean nice desk staff

Cons:

Not what I booked. Booked last June as Holiday Inn. Pool area was closed, breakfast was terrible. Beds uncomfortable. TV blurry. They greatly decreased quality and charge more then most hotels in area.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
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Nicole
4
Pros:

Pool not working and there was no mention of this when we booked. That was disappointing. Very expensive stay for limited amenities. Breakfast was the exact same options both days of our stay. Fresh cookies in the lobby was nice.

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Dale
10
Recommending Garner Hotel in Brookings, SD
Pros:

Nice breakfast--plenty of choices. The room was clean and comfortable with amenities such as hand soap and shower gel dispensers. Plenty of towels & pillows.

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • partner
8
Pros:

Name changed to Garner IHG so that was a bit confusing. Rooms were nice, bed was comfy as was the pillows. Breakfast was good. Coffee was not good. TV screen was fuzzy in our room. A lot of TV channels to select from. We were with other people who said their TV was fuzzy too. All in all, we would stay again. It was super quiet- we loved that.

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family
10
Pros:

Loved our stay!!

2025-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
8
2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Pros:

inconvenience

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee