Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Camden-I20 (Hwy 521) by IHG

Hotels
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IHG
7.8 (157 reviews)
419 Sumter Hwy, Camden, South Carolina, 29020-7625 , Camden , US

Facilities

Elevator
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Braille or raised signage
Free self parking
24-hour fitness facilities
Free buffet breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff (several named and repeatedly praised)
Complimentary breakfast with broad options (commended by some guests)
Quiet and comfortable rooms reported by multiple guests
Easy access to I-20 and nearby gas stations
Guests reported feeling safe at the property
Staff accommodated issues (e.g., refrigerator/problem handling)
Cons:
Musty / moldy smell in multiple rooms
Housekeeping and cleanliness problems (garbage under furniture, dirty microwave/refrigerator)
Slow/confused check-in and billing issues for some guests
Broken toilet seat reported in at least two rooms
Inconsistent breakfast quality and unreliable wifi for some guests
Low water pressure and missing bedding for sofa bed reported
Electronic key/card and door access issues in some rooms
Entrance poorly lit and hard to find at night

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Multiple reviews report musty/moldy smells, garbage found under furniture, dirty microwave and refrigerator, and general housekeeping misses; cleanliness is a clear weakness.
Service
10
Numerous mentions of exceptionally helpful, patient staff (several named), polite breakfast and cleaning staff, and accommodating behavior; one notable check-in complaint exists but overall service praise is dominant.
Location
9.5
Reported as convenient (easy access to I‑20, gas stations nearby) and feeling safe; minor issue noted about entrance lighting and difficulty finding the entrance at night.
Room Quality
6
Mixed reports: some rooms described as clean and quiet, while others had musty odors, broken toilet seats, missing sofa-bed linens, low water pressure, and occasional electronic key issues.
Amenities
7.6
Complimentary breakfast offerings and amenities available, but wifi reliability complaints and some in-room appliance/cleanliness issues reduce the score slightly.
Value for Money
7.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7
Conflicting feedback: some guests praise an extensive complimentary breakfast selection while others call the breakfast 'absolutely terrible'; overall F&B is mixed.
Overall Experience
10
Despite cleanliness and some operational issues (check-in delays, room smells), many guests praised staff, felt safe, and recommended or would stay again — overall sentiment skews very positive due to service and comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:20

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and 24-Hour Fitness Center
Enjoy leisure time by taking a dip in the outdoor pool or maintaining your workout routine at the 24-hour fitness center.
Complimentary Buffet Breakfast and Amenities
Start your day right with a complimentary buffet breakfast. The hotel also offers a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box for your convenience.
Comfortable Guestrooms with Modern Amenities
Relax in one of the 65 guestrooms equipped with refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. The rooms also feature private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Immerse yourself in comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Camden-I20 (Hwy 521). Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds 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

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 157 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 10
C
Christine
6
Pros:

Did not enjoy this stay. Got in really late and just wanted to get to bed, we were only staying overnight. Room smelled bad - musty. When we woke up in the morning, I just felt gross - almost like my clothes were wet. It was just a bad experience.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Patricia
2
Pros:

After waiting 45 minutes to check in, I had to change my clothes in the lobby restroom so that I could make it to my meeting in time. The person working the desk had reservations confused, billed wrong credit cards and for an unknown reason was unable to speak up or articulate clearly. One couple in the lobby said they had been waiting nearly two hours to check in because their room “was not ready.” I never had the opportunity to check in and the lobby filled up with other people. The hotel has refused to refund my money, so I’ll be disputing the charges and reporting them to the better business bureau.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
H
Heather • family
10
Pros:

Staff was very pleasant

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
J
Judy
10
Pros:

Nice place to stay and I feel safe. Wish entrance had some lights. Hard to find entrance in the dark.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
K
Kelly
6
Pros:

The staff and a lovely lady handling breakfast service. We’re absolutely great. The rooms had that smell of mold and mildew, yet they were clean.

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
D
Duane
10
Pros:

Yes

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
Y
Yaw
8
Pros:

Facility was great, room was clean and quiet, staff was great as well.

But the breakfast was absolutely terrible, and the wifi barely worked. I would definitely stay again, but those aspects were disappointing.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
T
Troy
10
Pros:

the lady that checked us in was great

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
D
Daisy
10
Pros:

The staff were amazing and so helpful. I couldn’t have had a better experience here. Their complimentary breakfast is insane. They have so many options from cereal to oatmillk, to sausage links to yogurt and so on.

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
D
Dianne • partner
6
Pros:

Our room was musty smelling. Wish I had requestsed a different room when we arrived. By the morning my asthma had kicked up.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • friends
8
Pros:

Easy access to interstate 20.

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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William
10
Pros:

Friendly staff and comfortable room

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
C
Christine
8
Pros:

It was very comfortable.
I think I must have been confused about housekeeping. Someone knocked on our door in the morning to clean our room. I told her we'd be there for 45 minutes. She said ok.
We passed housekeepers on our way out. When we returned late in the day, no one had touched our room. I will try to inquire about this next time we stay at this hotel chain.

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
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laurance • family_with_children
10
Pros:

The employees are exceptional! Leigh Ann and Stephanie were both very patient, professional and went above and beyond customer service. The employees in the breakfast room were also excellent. The cleaning staff were polite and helpful. Overall, we highly recommend this establishment.

2025-08-16 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • family
8
Pros:

Quiet, allowed late checkin, super friendly staff. The main issue was low water pressure, and no bedding for the sofa bed.

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee
H
Heather
10
Pros:

Room electronic looks did not work well in my room. Had to keep getting a new key card and finagle the card for 5 minutes or so to get in . Every time. Amazing staff and nice rooms

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
C
Christina
8
Pros:

The toilet seat was broken in my room.

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
B
Bobbie
8
Pros:

Good breakfast

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
C
Christina • family
8
Pros:

The toilet seat in my bathroom is broken.

2025-08-02 • via Nuitee
A
Alyce • partner
4
Pros:

I liked the convience of gas stations around the area.i did not like that there was garbage found under the chase and couch in my room along with under the micowave was dirty

2025-07-29 • via Nuitee