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

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
9.3 (381 reviews)
1802 Gamel Cemetery Road , Festus , us

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:
Cleanliness
Service
Location
Amenities
Cons:
Value for Money
Noise Issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.65
Mentioned as very clean; however, noted dirty towels in one review.
Service
9.99
Numerous mentions of helpful and friendly staff.
Location
9.66
Frequently praised for its convenient location.
Room Quality
9.11
General positive sentiment; some complaints about noise.
Amenities
9.64
Good breakfast selection, pool, and adequate amenities.
Value for Money
8.1
Criticism regarding high pricing for some stays.
Food and Beverage
9.65
Positive mentions of breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
9.62
Overall sentiment indicates a very pleasant stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 11:31

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

9.3
Based on 381 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.65
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.66
Room Quality: 9.11
Amenities: 9.64
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 9.65
Overall Experience: 9.62
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Donigan couple us
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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
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Kelly family_with_children us
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Mindy couple us
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Charles couple us
9
Pros:

Staff was great, room was extremely clean.

Cons:

Everything was great except the bed. It absolutely one of the most uncomfortable beds I have ever slept in.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Sunny solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee