Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (118 reviews)
4712 Wheelerwood Rd, Northwood, Iowa, 50459 , Northwood , US

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
No single-use plastic straws
Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room comfort complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
7.74
Some cleanliness concerns mentioned, though overall the hotel was noted as clean.
Service
9.21
The front desk staff, especially Lisa, received positive feedback for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.75
The hotel is conveniently located with easy access off the highway.
Room Quality
7.7
Some issues reported with beds and a smoky smell in a non-smoking room.
Amenities
8.23
Breakfast was well-received, but the pancake machine was malfunctioning.
Value for Money
8.19
Mixed feelings expressed, with some considering prices too high for room comfort.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Breakfast received positive remarks, although there were issues with the pancake machine.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall satisfaction was noted, with both positive and negative aspects balanced.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:28

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood, ideally located just a short stroll away from the Diamond Jo Casino.

Modern Accommodations
Unwind in one of our 60 spacious guest rooms featuring flat-screen televisions, complimentary wired and wireless internet, and convenient workspaces – perfect for both relaxation and productivity.

Delicious Daily Breakfast
Start your day right with a complimentary buffet breakfast, offering a variety of options to fuel your adventures, ensuring you’re ready to explore everything Northwood has to offer.

Recreational Amenities
Dive into fun with our indoor pool, soothing hot tub, and fitness center, making it easy to stay active or simply unwind after a day of excitement.

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable stay—book your room today!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 11 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MCW

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 118 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.74
Service: 9.21
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.23
Value for Money: 8.19
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Kim
6
Pros:

Doors in room needed to be cleaned. Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Hot tub was nice

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Daniel
10
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent: fresh fruit, good variety of selections, warmed sweet rolls-yum

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Sharron
10
Pros:

Needed tp and no body wash. Other than that really nice.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Mark family
8
Pros:

Na

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Ryan
10
Pros:

Nice property

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Therese partner
6
Pros:

Charge too much $$ for uncomfortable beds. Smoky smelling room was supposed to be non smoking. This one is not up to Holiday Inn standards. As well as their famous pancake machine was not cooking pancakes. Tammy front desk friendly!

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Lisa
10
Front Desk made our stay!!
Pros:

Lisa at the front desk was awesome! So friendly and set a great tone for our stay. Breakfast was great the next day as well!

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Wayne
10
Pros:

Everything was excellent! The breakfast was superb- way above the normal fare at most hotels. Staff at desk very pleasant and friendly

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Janis
10
Pros:

The only thing was that the pancake machine was not dialed in so they were under done and gummy. Fresh fruit was a welcome addition and the size of the milk was great not having to pour it out of a pitcher was nice too. Staff was friendly and courteous.

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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Andrew
10
Pros:

The entire place was clean. The beds were comfortable. It's easy on and off the highway. Great stay

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
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Katherine family
4
Pros:

This hotel appears to be in the process of being updated. The water in the shower is either scalding or freezing. The room was quite large. The sheets kept popping off the bed and the luggage rack literally fell apart as we were trying to move our things into the elevator. The check in staff was excellent.

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
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scott family
6
Pros:

Room keys outdated. Hallways tore up with getting remodeled. Elevator really slow. Front desk woman rude at check in and during breakfast.

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
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Cathy family
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, awesome breakfast. Staff allowed us into the hot tub even after closing time. Will definitely stay here again.

2025-07-05 via Nuitee
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Scott
8
Pros:

Great staff

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
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Joseph family
8
Pros:

Ongoing renovations should be noted on this website for location. Having workmen on scaffolding outside your second-floor window at 7 am is early for someone on vacation.

2025-06-10 via Nuitee
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Laurie
8
Pros:

Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was excellent.

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
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Curt
6
Pros:

The reason for the 3 stars has nothing to do with the building, but with the management. The young gentleman that checked us in last night and checked us out this morning was very polite and professional. When checking out this morning he asked us if we enjoyed our stay, to which i stated that the room was good, as well as the breakfast. But, i did say to him that to keep the atmosphere in the hotel cheerful, they should not put political channels on their TVs in the common area, as it alienates 1/2 of the customers staying there. I mentioned that the thing to do is to try and promote the area, not to create division. He was polite and said that he would pass that along. I was then about to turn and leave when out of the little room behind the counter, out charges an older woman that said she was the manager on site, and she pushed me into more conversation. In her response to me she tried to tell me that i should just ignore the TV. She then told me that when i checked in last night and was asked what they could do to make my stay a good one, that i should have mentioned that i didn't like political things when staying at a hotel. That was wrong. With that, i told her that i would have been making it political when stating that. In reality, one should not have to come in and state something like that, which woukd make me the one at fault for making it political. One should not have to be inundated with politics during a hotel stay.
Will not stay there again.

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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Steven
2
Pros:

When we went to check in, e were told that our reservation had been cancelled at 3 that afternoon. We did not cancel our reservation. They had no more rooms available that night so we were stranded.
Someone needs to be accountable for this.

2025-05-27 via Nuitee
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Shirley A family
10
Pros:

Very nice. Lots of construction on building.

2025-04-05 via Nuitee
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Shawn
8
Thumbs Up!
Pros:

Our stay here was great. Undergoing some renovations, so it will be even better our next trip. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again!

2025-04-04 via Nuitee