Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Airport by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
6.8 (266 reviews)
101 Taylor Avenue , Essington , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Quiet location
Free parking
Friendly staff
Close to city and airport
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Breakfast shortages
Door malfunctions
Housekeeping disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
5.13
The hotel is noted as filthy with unclean linens and carpets.
Service
8.1
The staff provided helpful and friendly service, though some issues were reported.
Location
8.14
The location is conveniently close to the airport and attractions.
Room Quality
6.09
Rooms had issues with cleanliness and maintenance concerns.
Amenities
7.12
Amenities like parking and WiFi had mixed reviews, but availability is noted.
Value for Money
7.58
Given the low price, it was deemed acceptable despite issues.
Food and Beverage
5.63
Breakfast options were inadequate and not well-stocked.
Overall Experience
6.6
Overall experience was impacted by cleanliness and service issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:24

Property Description

Stunning Riverside Hotel with Convenient Amenities

River Views and Continental Breakfast
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Delaware River and the marina from your room at Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Airport. Start your day right with a delicious continental breakfast served every morning.

Modern Comforts and Convenient Facilities
Relax in rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, and work desk. Stay productive in the business center or keep up with your workout routine in the on-site gym. The 24-hour front desk ensures your needs are met anytime.

Prime Location for Travel and Leisure
Conveniently located just 4.3 miles from Philadelphia International Airport, this hotel is perfect for travelers. Explore nearby attractions like Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack, just a short drive away.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Airport now for a memorable riverside experience!

Important information:

Please note breakfast is currently offered as a grab-and-go option at this time.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 266 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.13
Service: 8.1
Location: 8.14
Room Quality: 6.09
Amenities: 7.12
Value for Money: 7.58
Food and Beverage: 5.63
Overall Experience: 6.6
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Anna • family_with_children • us
1
Dirty hotel with a good shuttle driver
Cons:

The hotel was dirty. Very dirty.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • kr
10
Accommodations were perfect for my stay
Pros:

Clean and very close to smart park! Easy to get to

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • us
1
Outdated and subpar hotel. I
Pros:

The breakfast and seating area was filthy and they're wasn't any soy milk option. There was turkey sausage but I couldn't eat it after I watched a lady open the chafing dish and dig her hand in it and ate two. I was mortified. The floor of the shower should be replaced it was nasty I was in a handicap accessible room. It smelled like mildew in the floor

Cons:

The seats should be reupholstered in the eating area. The staff concierge Dee looked visibly in pain. And her fowl mouth wasn't very professional. The breakfast and seating area was filthy and they're wasn't any soy milk option. There was turkey sausage but I couldn't eat it after I watched a lady open the chafing dish and dig her hand in it and ate two. I was mortified. The floor of the shower should be replaced it was nasty I was in a handicap accessible room. It smelled like mildew on the floor the hallway was hot. Put of order ice maker had to go downstairs. Carpet was gummy.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • us
5
It was ok for one night stay. The breakfast scrambled eggs was terrible.
Pros:

The bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

The toilet in room 307 keeps running all night. I was not able to sleep. Maybe got 2 hours of sleep total.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • us
9
2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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Darian • extended_group • us
7
Quiet, chill location about 20 mins from South Philly
Pros:

Genuinely the quietest hotel I’ve ever been too. No incessant flushing, yelling, etc. I slept through and night pretty well. Staff was super nice and helpful when we struggled with the door. Parking is free which is a massive bonus.

Cons:

Our door had a trick to open it but we had to have them come help us open the door. My bed had some black fuzzies all over it like the linens hadn’t been changed between guests. It gave me the biggest ick. The WiFi wouldn’t connect either for some reason, I just went to bed instead of worrying about it.

2025-12-08 • via Nuitee
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Jatzell • family_with_children • cr
6
Pros:

The staff had good customer service, room was ok for a 1 night stay

Cons:

Breakfast was not good, not fruits and they serve it late than the hour that it was supposed to be serve. But it was cheap so not bad for the price

2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • us
9
2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Henry • family_with_children • us
9
Very well
Pros:

Lots of parking
My wife loved the heat

Cons:

N/A

2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Marchel • couple • us
5
2025-11-30 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
8
Pros:

Location and cleanliness

Cons:

Breakfast buffet has a lot of shortages… staff not refilling items consumed

2025-11-11 • via Nuitee
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Leanne • family_with_children • us
9
2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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Kisha • couple • us
2
This hotel is filthy and in desperate need of renovation.
Pros:

The location is ok in relation to surrounding venues.

Cons:

This property is dirty and poorly run. The tub had visible caulk inside the tub. The toilet barely flushed. The bedding is filthy. Please save your money. We did not stay overnight as it was unbearable.

2025-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Angelica • family_with_children • us
1
Not safe
Pros:

Close to airport. Close to River.

Cons:

After checking in after 11pm from a flight, fire alarm went off at 6:30am. Then, at 9:00am, housekeeping walked into room while I was still in bed. We screamed and he left. That freaked my daughters and I out so we grabbed out stuff and left.

2025-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Satina • solo_traveller • us
7
2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Clayton
10
Pros:

Quite, easy to locate

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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deyanisse • family_with_children
4
Pros:

Not satisfied with my recent stay here. The key didn’t work even after one the staff members rekeyed it 3x. He ended up switching my. Took about 30 minutes to get inside my room after flying for 7 hours, that last thing I wanted to do is wait for anything.
The carpet was severely stained. The coffee station in the room had no cups, creamers, sugars, etc. the fridge in the room didn’t cool and was leaking inside of it. Ended up throwing away my leftovers.
In the eating area in the lobby, there was about 7 rotten oranges when I arrived. The following morning when I went down for breakfast they were still there. Once the lady who handles the breakfast finished cleaning up, the oranges were still there… I should’ve took a photo.

The gentleman that was there when I arrived was very nice and accommodating. However, the guy that was there when I left the following morning was not friendly what so ever.
I went up to him on my way out just to let him know I’ve checked out of my room and he just gave me a thumbs up and continued walking. I typically LOVE holiday inn, but idk wth this was.

Lastly, I saw several men walking around the hotel and just hanging out in the lobby. I did notice they had a room but it almost gave the vibe they were practically living there? I’m not sure.. check the cameras I guess.

It was cheap, dirty, old and was overly priced at about $200 per night…. INSANE. Not happy at all.

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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April • family
6
Pros:

The front desk was extremely helpful and went above and beyond. The breakfast was amazing. But the room was old, it was noisy, the bathroom was in bad shape, the soap and shampoo dispenser was empty. It just needs to be cleaned up a bit. But the employees were wonderful! Location is great if you need a close to airport hotel. But it was still expensive!

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • extended_group • us
2
I would not stay here again
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The first room we were given the refrigerator didn’t work and one of the beds was dirty. The second room at least looked like they had cleaned it. We were woken up before 9 am by housekeeping asking what time we were checking out. The other room I booked had my 18 year old daughter and her friend and they scared them half to death banging on the door.

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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John
2
Pros:

The rug was dirty and had tears, the bathroom shower shelf was sitting on the counter. The breakfast OK

2025-10-02 • via Nuitee