Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Dubuque West by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8 (302 reviews)
2080 Holliday Drive , Dubuque , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Great location
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Service inconsistencies
Amenities lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
6.89
Multiple mentions of uncleanliness, including hair on the bed sheets and mold in the tub made it clear that the cleanliness was subpar.
Service
8.86
Friendly staff were noted, but inconsistencies in service and staff attitude were also mentioned.
Location
9.9
Great location mentioned in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.85
Issues such as slanting floors, broken hot tub, and outdated facilities were noted.
Amenities
6.88
Breakfast issues and lack of basic amenities like towels in the pool area were highlighted.
Value for Money
7.84
Paid more than expected for the condition and services received.
Food and Beverage
7.89
Breakfast offerings were below expectations despite some positive notes on quality.
Overall Experience
7.86
A mix of satisfaction and disappointment based on cleanliness and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:02

Property Description

Convenient Location and Modern Amenities
Located less than 6 miles from Dubuque city center, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque West offers comfortable rooms with 32-inch flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Each room is equipped with a small refrigerator, coffee-making facilities, and a work desk.

Relaxation and Recreation
Guests can unwind in the indoor pool and hot tub or maintain their workout routine in the fitness center. After a restful night's sleep, start your day with a complimentary breakfast.

Nearby Attractions
Explore the nearby attractions such as Sundown Mountain Ski Resort, Diamond Jo Casino, and Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, all within a short drive from the hotel.

Experience comfort and convenience at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dubuque West. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is 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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi 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 allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$0 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 302 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.89
Service: 8.86
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 6.88
Value for Money: 7.84
Food and Beverage: 7.89
Overall Experience: 7.86
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Rob family_with_children us
2
Less than ideal.
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

It was dirty, poorly maintained, staff was less than helpful, and very disorganized.
Water was everywhere throughout the hotel. Rooms were ok, but floors were dirty in the room, hallways, stairs, everywhere.
Breakfast was poorest I’ve had at a holiday inn, very disappointed.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Sommer couple us
5
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Stapleton family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Clean and good location

Cons:

The pancake machine was broken pretty disappointing that over$200 for one night and can't get pancakes.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
K
Kent couple us
7
Cons:

The swimming pool was too cold. The hot tub needed to be cleaned better.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Colleen couple us
5
Cons:

The room floor must be slanting inward as all the dresser drawers would come open on their own, the desk drawer stayed open as well, lamps slanted inward. Very odd.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
B
Becky family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Everything was good,breakfast was very good!!

Cons:

Wish t he hot tub was working

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple us
1
Not comfortable and lack of sleep.
Pros:

Location. Breakfast

Cons:

I paid twenty dollars more than I booked for online. The tub had black mold around the tub and hair on the bed sheets. The inside appearance of the building was not up to Holiday inn standards. the floors are weak the make noise when walked on.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Tanika family_with_children us
10
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
A
Aristizabal L. family_with_children co
6
2025-12-08 via Nuitee
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Butler family_with_children us
10
2025-11-18 via Nuitee
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Deanna family_with_children us
3
Disappointed
Pros:

There was biscuits and gravy available for breakfast. The room was clean and had fresh towels

Cons:

The hot tub was broken and did not work. There were zero towels in the pool area. There was very little food at Breakfast. The pancake maker was out and was not filled. The juice machine was broken. Only water available to drink, the coffee was out. Had to use the coffee from the lobby. There was zero fruit. No bagels, no bread for toast. No muffins. No yogurt. No milk. No cream cheese.

2025-11-11 via Nuitee
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tammey couple us
7
Overall a good hotel
Pros:

Friendly staff. Breakfast was good. Overall a good experience.

Cons:

Wish there were walkin showers and toilets were higher.

2025-10-28 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple us
9
Leisure
Pros:

Location and friendly people

Cons:

Noise in the hallway

2025-10-25 via Nuitee
A
amsden couple us
8
2025-10-17 via Nuitee
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Jim family_with_children us
2
2025-10-14 via Nuitee
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Nancy family
2
Pros:

I require cleanliness, quietness, and safety. This facility was dated, dirty, loose bathroom tiles, sour/urine-smelling bathroom (like a bad nursing home), dirty and loose carpets, and was noisy late late into the night. If asked, "would I send a friend here"? The answer is no. Oh and don't forget the woman at the desk telling a coworker she had covid. Really? Come to work with covid?

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
M
Margaret
10
Pros:

Our one night stay was vety nice. Good breakfast as well.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Steven
10
Pros:

We enjoyed our stay at the hotel, but we can tell it needs renovated. Lots of carpeting problems. The breakfast food was really good and all the people were friendly in the eating area and at the front desk.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Crystal
10
Quick trip to Iowa
Pros:

The hotel staff were very kind. The hotel room was very clean. However, the hallway leading to the elevator and the front desk needed some attention. This is first impression with guests so you want to make it look great. The breakfast smelled amazing. We weren’t able to enjoy the breakfast because her had somewhere to be. Would def stay again.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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Lynette
2
Do better Holiday Inn
Pros:

Stayed in a king suite. The room itself wasnt bad except for right outside the window the pillar from the building was right there so that was our view. I didntbreally expect a great view though, i mean it was Dubuque, Iowa. Bathtub in my suite had standing water when using shower. Went down to use hot tub while my son swam and hot tub was out of order. Elevator was out of date on their inspections by months. The elevator floor was filthy with food and trash that a vacuum could have solved. The front desk staff clearly did not want to be there. The pancakes at breakfast were not done- the machine was not working properly. Had to ask breakfast staff to fill bacon, eggs, juice machine more then once while several guests were waiting and asking them to bring out more food as well. Pull out couch in my suite was so uncomfortable that my son got no good rest at all after being up all day for a wedding and then at a reception that night. We asked for more towels and staff said we dont have extra. Wow!!! Only good thing i have to say about my stay was location to wedding and reception i was there for. Will not return. I do not recommend! A multimillion dollar company such as Holiday Inn and this is how you run business?! Not a good look Holiday Inn, not a good look.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee