Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Festus-South St. Louis by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
9.2 (258 reviews)
1802 Gamel Cemetery Road , Festus , US
+1 636-937-7100

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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:
Great breakfast / complimentary breakfast
Amazing, friendly staff
Clean rooms and bathrooms (reported by several guests)
Good location (convenient for events/weddings)
Newer property (noted as clean/modern)
Bathroom and shower praised
Cons:
Worn / stained carpet reported
Uncomfortable beds mentioned by multiple guests
Pool needed vacuuming / pool cleanliness issue
Challenging parking during busy events
Incorrect bed configuration for at least one guest (expected two queens, got one king)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Mixed signals: several reviewers praised rooms and bathrooms as very clean, but others reported worn/stained carpet in at least one room.
Service
9.9
Consistently strong positive mentions: staff described as amazing and very friendly, handled busy weekend crowds well.
Location
9.4
Generally positive — cited as a convenient location (good for nearby wedding) and explicitly listed as a pro by a reviewer.
Room Quality
8.4
Mixed: bathrooms and showers received praise, but several guests noted uncomfortable beds and at least one mismatch in bed type (expected two queens, received one king).
Amenities
8.5
Some positives (breakfast included) but issues noted with pool cleanliness (needed vacuuming) and parking congestion during events.
Value for Money
9.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier (not specifically mentioned in reviews).
Food and Beverage
9.6
Strong positive mentions for breakfast choices and complimentary breakfast included with the stay.
Overall Experience
10
Overall very positive: multiple reviewers described stays as wonderful, perfect for events, and reported having a great time despite a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:23

Property Description

Indulge in Relaxation and Convenience

Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy a refreshing dip in the indoor pool or unwind in a jacuzzi bath in select rooms. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and cable on flat-screen TVs.

Fitness and Business Facilities: Keep up with your workout routine at the fitness center and take advantage of the business center.

Explore Nearby Attractions: Conveniently located near Joachim Golf Course and Mastodon State Park, with Grant’s Farm and Clydesdale stables just a short drive away.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Festus-South St. Louis for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

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.

Please note: the pool will be closed from 1 November - 15 November 2015.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: STL

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

9.2
Based on 258 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.6
Overall Experience: 10
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Davis • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • us
10
Wonderful stay
Pros:

Great choices for breakfast. Staff was amazing!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
8
Mediocre
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Worn out carpet. Dirty stained carpet.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Donigan • couple • us
9
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Kayla • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Don • couple • us
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jerri • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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STEPHANIE • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Everything.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Jerod • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Kim • extended_group • us
10
It was a perfect place to stay for a near by wedding.
Pros:

It was newer and clean. It had a good breakfast included with the stay.

Cons:

There wasn’t anything negative about the property.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Washington • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Felix • family_with_children • us
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Bobbi • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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SlotKingDream • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Randall • couple • us
8
We had a great time the staff was very friendly, especially with as many people there were that weekend. The ladies at t
Pros:

Our room was ok, I was expecting two queen beds but only got one king? The room was fine, bathroom and shower were great also.

Cons:

The only thing I can think of would be the pool needed to be vacuumed and we were there at a time it was sold out for a car show so parking was a little challenging.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Susan • family_with_children • us
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee