Holiday Inn Express Winona by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.8 (269 reviews)
1128 Homer Road , Winona , US
+1 507-474-1700

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Convenient location for Winona / St. Mary’s
Consistently praised breakfast
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms
Friendly and respectful staff reported by many guests
Good parking and modern room features
Suitable for families (pool enjoyed by grandchildren)
Cons:
Multiple serious cleanliness issues (stains, hair, unclean rooms, bed bug allegation)
High price / unexpected charges for some guests
Hot tub or pool temperature and functioning problems
Housekeeping not performed on some multi-night stays
Occasional rude or condescending front desk interaction
Issues with coffee system/maintenance and occasional room faults (shower pressure, bathroom TV)

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Multiple guests report significant cleanliness problems (towels with holes/stains, hair in shower, spills in hallway, reports of bed bugs and rooms not cleaned during multi-night stays), which substantially lowers this score.
Service
9.9
Service sentiment is mixed but predominantly positive: several guests call staff friendly, respectful and helpful (availability for events, good breakfast service). A few reports of condescending front desk staff and missed housekeeping were noted, but overall interactions are described positively and justify a strong score.
Location
9.7
Location is repeatedly praised for proximity to Winona and St. Mary’s and convenience for transit/parking; a few guests noted it is far from downtown or near busy streets, but overall location is a clear strength.
Room Quality
9.5
Many guests found beds comfortable and rooms spacious; isolated room issues include low shower pressure, non-working bathroom TV and some uncomfortable pillows. Overall rooms are considered comfortable and well-appointed.
Amenities
9.4
Breakfast is frequently praised and there are useful amenities (pool/hot tub, parking, modern features). Some guests reported hot tub problems, pool temperature issues and maintenance/cleanliness concerns with dispensers, but amenities are generally strong.
Value for Money
7
Value is a notable complaint: several guests felt rates were too high for the condition (one-night $450, unexpected charges). Others appreciated comfort and family-friendly amenities, producing a below-target but not minimal score.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Breakfast receives consistent high praise (“excellent”, “good”), though there are isolated complaints about the new coffee system and coffee area maintenance. Overall F&B is a strong positive.
Overall Experience
9.4
Overall impressions are mixed but lean positive: repeat guests and many positive comments about location, breakfast and comfort contrast with serious cleanliness incidents and occasional poor front-desk interactions. The net experience remains favorable but tempered by cleanliness/value concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 16:10

Property Description

Welcome to our Winona hotel nestled in the Upper Mississippi River Valley!

Luxurious Amenities:
Enjoy our free WiFi, indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna for ultimate relaxation during your stay. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, microwave, fridge, and coffee maker for your convenience.

Delicious Dining Options:
Start your day right with a hot breakfast buffet featuring eggs, bacon, sausage, and freshly baked cinnamon rolls served daily at the Holiday Inn Express.

Family-Friendly Features:
Keep the little ones entertained in our zero-entry children's pool while you stay active in the gym. Need to catch up on work? Our 24-hour business center offers copy, print, and fax services for your convenience.

Book your stay now and experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at our Winona hotel!

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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MSP

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 269 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 9.5
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Willie • extended_group • us
8
The cost of $450 for one night was extremely too expensive for the facility.
Pros:

Location to Winona.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Buddy • couple • us
5
The hotel appears to have become sloppy and dirty.
Pros:

The location and modernness. I’ve stayed here four times previous over 5 visits.

Cons:

It’s become dirty and sloppy. The bath towels had holes in them. Same towels had what appeared to have feces stain on it. The shower liquids dispenser had gray dirt or mold on it. The shower curtain had long hair and pubic hair stuck to it. Neither were mine. There was what appeared to be spilled Fruit Loops outside my room door on the hallway carpet. I pointed out to staff. But the spill remained there for my twotwo-day visit.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • couple • us
9
Pros:

Really good coffee.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
3
Cons:

I was there Wedn to Saturday and cleaning staff never cleaned my room

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Location

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • us
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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tom • family_with_children • us
5
I will be back sometime
Pros:

Breakfast was good shut down early on Sunday morning

Cons:

No one came to grab towels or garbage from are room

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • us
2
As I have already provided this information in two previous emails and/or reviews. I'm amazed that y
Cons:

As I have already provided this information in two previous emails and/or reviews. I'm amazed that you still have processed it. Probably you don't really care about negative reviews???

Big problem -- Bed Bugs!!

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Bed was comfortable, and breakfast was good.

Cons:

Shower head didnt have much pressure.
Hot tub, needs a sign no kids, since the wayer seemes to hot for the kids. Pool needed to be warmer.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • extended_group • us
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Larissa • couple • us
7
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Raquel • family_with_children • es
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Tristan • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Raquel • family_with_children • es
8
Todo correcto
Pros:

La limpieza, comodidad y amplitud de la habitación.

Cons:

Estuvimos dos noches, y no nos hicieron la habitación imagino que por algún error y cuando pregunté a las 16:30 hrs ya no era posible, no tenían personal por la tarde para hacernos la habitación.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Candi • couple • us
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • family_with_children • us
10
Nice
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent!!!

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
2
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
10
5 out of 10 due to hot tub not working and was looking forward to that
Pros:

Clean, very nice

Cons:

Hot tub was not working properly

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Laurel • solo_traveller • us
7
Clean, comfortable and reasonable place to stay.
Pros:

Nice amenities and comfortable room. Also clean.

Cons:

I had a room too close to the highway - it was loud with traffic noise.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee