Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Brownsville by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
7 (161 reviews)
1985 North Epressway 83 , Brownsville , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Good location / riverfront
Friendly / excellent staff
Some guests reported cleanliness as excellent
Privacy
Scenic/pleasant property (ducks, river)
Cons:
Mold and humidity in rooms
Rusty fixtures (lamps, tub)
Uncomfortable or inadequate mattresses (including inflatable)
Elevator not working / aging facilities
Reported safety concerns and refund/charging issues

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Mixed reports: several guests complained of mold, humidity on floors and sheets, and a dirty item left in the room, while a few reviews explicitly praised excellent cleanliness.
Service
9.5
Generally strong: multiple comments call the staff excellent, great and friendly; one report described reception staff as aggressive (safety concern), but overall sentiment is decidedly positive.
Location
10
Consistently praised: multiple guests highlighted a great/riverfront location, privacy and easy access — repeatedly cited as a major positive (ducks visiting, river views).
Room Quality
5
Several negatives: rust on fixtures/lamps/tub, uncomfortable or broken mattresses (including inflatable mattress given), humidity in rooms and older styling that needs remodeling.
Amenities
6.5
Some positives (privacy noted) but practical issues reported, e.g., elevator not working and generally aging facilities — amenities present but not consistently well maintained.
Value for Money
5.5
Perceived as poor by some guests: described as expensive and not well kept; additional negative due to a guest being charged despite not staying and requesting a refund.
Food and Beverage
7
Not mentioned in reviews; assigned the target overall rating (standard quality for this hotel tier).
Overall Experience
7
Mixed overall: several guests loved the location and staff and called the stay perfect, while others reported serious cleanliness, room quality and safety issues; net experience averages to the target rating.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:17

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 6.4 miles from South Padre Island International Airport in Brownsville, Texas, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites offers easy access to nearby attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each guest room is thoughtfully furnished with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee facilities, cable TV with in-room movies, and complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Relaxing Amenities
Enjoy the outdoor pool, well-equipped gym, and hot tub during your stay. Additionally, take advantage of the laundry facilities for added convenience.

Book now for a relaxing and convenient stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brownsville.

Important information:

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: BRO

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: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7
Based on 161 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 5
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 5.5
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7
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Thelma • family_with_children • mx
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Steve I. • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

The staff is excellent and the location is good.

Cons:

Mold everywhere, rusty lamps

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Rocio • solo_traveller • us
9
Cons:

I found a dirty clothes behind a chair. I didn't touch. I forgot to tell them.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • extended_group • us
10
Great location and a great place to stay
Pros:

It’s a beautiful property and right along a river! And the ducks from the river came visiting!!

Cons:

Absolutely nothing- it was perfect

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
E
Evoneeey • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • mx
7
Con bajas expectativas
Pros:

Limpieza excelente

Cons:

No respetaron ni petición de cama doble y nos dieron un colchón inflable, pésimo

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Javier • family_with_children • us
4
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
A
Abdul • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
E
Esmeralda • family_with_children • us
10
Excepcional
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Salazar • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
A
Adolfo • solo_traveller • us
6
Expensive and not kept up
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Needs updating, rust on tub

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • extended_group • us
2
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
C
Cazares • family_with_children • us
10
Ok
Pros:

Ok

Cons:

Ok

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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jessica • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location, privacy, cleanness, great staff

Cons:

Elevator not working

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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alexandra • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
A
alexandra • couple • us
6
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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maria • solo_traveller • us
7
Staff was great
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

It needs to be remodeled it’s clean but old style

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Onelia • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Clean, friendly

Cons:

The room has a lot of humidity on the floors on the beds sheets and the sofa bed the mattress doesn’t work it’s uncomfortable.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Christy • family_with_children • us
1
2026-06-13 • via Nuitee