Holiday Inn Express Texas City, an IHG Hotel

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Holiday Inn Express
5 (25 reviews)
2440 Gulf Freeway , Texas City , US

Children allowed

Facilities

Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Internet access
Reception hall
Swimming nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Breakfast was OK
Coffee was good
Night-shift front desk staff were helpful
Cons:
Significant mold odor and visible mold in rooms
Unclean bedding (hair, stains) and found used clothing in room
Dismissive/unhelpful evening front desk and lack of compensation
Hotel initially sold out and unable to promptly re-accommodate

Categories

Cleanliness
1.5
Multiple reviews report visible mold in rooms, mold odor, hair on beds, stained sheets and even used underwear left in a closet — severe sanitation issues.
Service
3
Mixed service: an evening/front-desk attendant was dismissive and unhelpful (no apology or compensation), while a night-shift staffer listened and arranged a move the next morning.
Location
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Room Quality
2
Rooms reported with strong mold smell, visible mold on ceilings, and unclean bedding; one group was moved to a second room that was only marginally better.
Amenities
8
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Value for Money
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
6
Breakfast was described as OK and coffee was good, but the hotel ran out of pancake mix so pancakes were unavailable.
Overall Experience
2.5
Overall experience was poor due to cleanliness and initial service issues; guests would not recommend the hotel and described the stay as one of their worst experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:21

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Gym

Enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool or keep up with your fitness routine in the on-site gym at Holiday Inn Express Texas City.

Spacious and Well-Equipped Rooms

Relax in the spacious rooms offering free Wi-Fi, flat-screen cable TVs, microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker. Upgrade to a suite for extra comfort with a sofa.

Delicious Hot Breakfast and Convenient Location

Start your day with a hot breakfast including cinnamon rolls, eggs, and bacon in the cozy breakfast room with leather sofas. Conveniently located near attractions like Bayou Golf Club, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, and Schlitterbahn Water Park.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Texas City for a comfortable and enjoyable experience!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property will be undergoing renovations until 01 November 2018, between the hours of 9:00 - 18:00. During this period, guests may experience some noise or light disturbances, and the pool and business center will not be available.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: HOU

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
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

5
Based on 25 reviews
Cleanliness: 1.5
Service: 3
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 2
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 2.5
C
Christopher • couple • us
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
H
Harrison • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The breakfast was OK. They were out of pancake mix so we couldn’t make any pancakes, but the coffee was good.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
C
coltynp2026 • Family
4
Not clean
Pros:

Worse holiday in I have ever stayed at, I never right reviews because I don’t like complaining but it can’t be ignored. When we got to are room there was mold in 2 places in are room and it stunk like mold on top of that there was 2 when beds one had a pube on one bed and a crusty stain on the other bed sheet like it wasn’t washed . They did give us a new room and the one wasn’t bad. That’s the only reason I have it 2 but the first room was disgusting. 2nd room only had a little bit of mold. There was also 4 rooms in are group and they had the same issue some hair on the beds and mold 3/4 of us atleast.

2026-07-12 • via Tripadvisor
7
714tajinders • Family
2
Stay away from this hotel!
Pros:

Our stay at this hotel was one of the worst hotel experiences we’ve had.

The middle-aged Black gentleman working at the front desk in the evening was not welcoming. When our room keys didn’t work and he had to come unlock the door, he displayed a dismissive attitude in front of my entire family, which made an already frustrating situation even worse.

The room itself had a very strong mold odor, and there were visible signs of mold on the ceiling. It felt like a serious health concern. On top of that, housekeeping had clearly not inspected the room properly. There was no toilet paper or facial tissue, and to make matters worse, someone else’s used underwear was left in the closet.

When we asked to be moved to another room, we were simply told the hotel was sold out. There was no apology, no effort to offer any kind of compensation, and no attempt to make us feel that our concerns mattered.

The only positive part of our experience was the night-shift front desk lady. She listened to our concerns and arranged for us to be moved the following morning. While we appreciated her help, the second room also had a noticeable mold smell, although not as strong as the first. That suggests the mold problem may be affecting much of the property.

Based on our experience, the hotel appears to have a significant mold issue that should be addressed immediately. I believe it deserves inspection to ensure it meets appropriate health and safety standards.

I would not recommend this hotel to anyone, even if the stay were free.

2026-07-11 • via Tripadvisor
C
Coastal37061177969 • Family
2
No way its Holiday Inn
Pros:

Cannot believe this is a holiday inn. Never ever have i had this kind of horrible experience at a Holiday Inn! Mold in our room, couldnt open shower doors, air made a horrible noise, stains on the chaise. Absolutely horrible breakfast, not even a cinnamon roll out. Front desk was friendly but vaping right there behind front desk.

2025-12-21 • via Tripadvisor
J
joey1902 • Business
2
Chinese hot box lobby
Pros:

This is by far one of the worst Holiday Inn’s I’ve stayed it’s hot in the lobby it smells awful the type of smell that lingers at a dumpster on 110 degree day , I could not even get a bite to eat at breakfast due to the smell hint if the Manager lowered the temperature instead of having a hot box lobby it would smell less never stay here again in my life just being honest .

2025-11-08 • via Tripadvisor
F
Frances
6
Pros:

1. We reserved a king bed and we were given a room with two queens.
2. The tv cable wouldn’t work, they sent a staff member to come and re calibrate the cable and got it to work, but it turned off again before the end of the night.
3. Mold! Terrible moldy shower in the shower door track. A simple spray and a brush will clean that out.
4. There was a clock radio next to our bed that made static noises all night. I even got down under the table to try to unplug it but the plug was covered up.
I really expected better from this hotel.

2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
K
Kimberly • family
6
Pros:

Staff were amazing, but the property itself was in poor shape. Needed upkeep!
The furniture surfaces in our room appeared not to have been wiped down in months! We had to ask for toilet paper and tissues because these items were not stocked. The carpet was also very gross. Would not recommend.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
G
Guadalupe • partner
4
Pros:

Room was clean but smelled like mold. Restroom sink pipe was broken and water was leaking. Front desk staff was very friendly

2025-09-26 • via Nuitee
E
Estella • family
10
Pros:

We always stay at this location when we take a cruise out of Galveston. The hotel is convenient, the rooms are always well-maintained and the breakfast is good.

2025-09-23 • via Nuitee
H
horace
6
Pros:

Room at a bad smell in it

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
M
Mayra • partner
2
Pros:

We contacted the hotel to notify them that we would be checking in late. At our arrival around 10pm we noticed a fowl smell. Going up to our room we noticed fans flowing in the hallway and in front of our room door. Our room had a terrible mole and humidity order. Due to our arrive time we stayed the night and checked out the following morning at 8am. We requested for a refund at the front desk for the remaining nights and were rejected the refund and we were billed even though we had left. We proceeded and checked in at the Marriott hotel for the remaining of our trip.

2025-09-20 • via Nuitee
E
Edin • family
10
Pros:

Very friendly service

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee
M
Mackenzie
10
Pros:

The staff was very nice and helpful. And the breakfast was very good with a wide variety

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
J
Johanny • family
8
Pros:

The hotel looks very clean but does have an old smell to it when you first walk in.
The front desk staff Michelle was very friendly and accommodating.
The room was clean and had what we needed. However, the furniture does look worn. Time for some new furniture.
The breakfast was good. What you would expect to have.
We didn’t use the pool so not sure about it.
Overall good experience.

2025-08-29 • via Nuitee
T
Toni • friends
10
Pros:

It was easy to get to (there is road construction, but the property can't help that).

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
V
vicky
10
Pros:

We had a great day at this property, great location to the cruise port, we love staying here and will continually come back, thank you for a great visit

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
Y
Yasser
10
Good stay
Pros:

the room as clean as it could be and the staff was very attentive.

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
G
Geoffrey
6
Meh
Pros:

Wifi, tv, and phone didn’t work. Had no service all weekend. The air conditioning in our room didn’t work and we had to wait for maintenance to come check it out in the morning with a family of 5 sweating in the Texas summer heat because they had no available rooms to move us. Got moved in the morning. Breakfast was great and the staff was overall very kind.

2025-08-03 • via Nuitee
E
Evelin
10
Pros:

Muy cómoda la habitación

2025-08-03 • via Nuitee