Holiday Inn Express - Albert Lea by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
7.9 (98 reviews)
77820 East Main Street , Albert Lea , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Clean rooms
Well set up rooms
Very good breakfast
Nice hotel appearance
Cons:
Double charged; slow manager response/time to refund
No hot water in shower for one guest
Poor pillows/comfort issues
Hallways not clean

Categories

Cleanliness
8.5
Multiple guests noted rooms were clean and well kept, though one mentioned hallway cleanliness was lacking.
Service
5
Negative sentiment about billing and slow manager response after a double charge; service responsiveness appears poor.
Location
8.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
5.2
Rooms described as spacious and well set up but had significant issues for some guests (no hot water in the shower, poor pillows).
Amenities
8.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Breakfast was called 'very good' by a guest, indicating strong F&B sentiment.
Overall Experience
8.8
Mixed overall: positive points for clean, spacious rooms and good breakfast, but billing issues and a lack of hot water/pillow comfort negatively impacted some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:37

Property Description

Convenient Location and Modern Comforts

Just off Interstate 35 in Albert Lea, Holiday Inn Express - Albert Lea offers a perfect blend of convenience and comfort. Each room comes equipped with free Wi-Fi, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, and coffee-making facilities.

Relaxation and Recreation

Guests can unwind in the hot tub, take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool, or stay active in the fitness centre. The hotel also features a launderette for added convenience.

Explore the Outdoors

Situated near Myre Big Island State Park and Albert Lea Lake, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities for adventure just minutes away. Don't miss the chance to experience the beauty of Albert Lea during your stay at our hotel.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express - Albert Lea now and make the most of your visit to Minnesota!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.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: MSP

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

7.9
Based on 98 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.5
Service: 5
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 5.2
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Donna • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Room was spacious, cleaning, well setup. Only spent one night. Breakfast was very good.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Jade • family_with_children • us
3
Pros:

Nice hotel, very clean

Cons:

I got double charged for my stay and it took 2-3 weeks to get ahold of the manager and another 3 days for it to be put back on my card.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Klomberg • couple • us
9
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Jazmin • family_with_children • us
1
Cancelled my stay 1 hr before check in due to being a local. Maybe they should add that. Very unhelped
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • us
4
Fine
Pros:

It was clean room, but the hallways werent.

Cons:

THE SHOWER HAD NO HOT WATER, ONLY COLD WATER!!!! 😩 😫 😒 need better pillows!

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Kilpela • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great quality for the price.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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Johnson • family_with_children • us
9
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Carrie • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Clean and reasonably cheap

Cons:

Nothing, we were just there overnight

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • family_with_children • us
9
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • family_with_children • us
9
Great time with family
Pros:

It was excellent

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Jessie • family_with_children • us
3
Will not stay again. Room keys didn’t work. No pool towels.
Pros:

Comfortable beds

Cons:

Unable to get in room upon arrival. Room keys didn’t work (tried two sets) and hotel master key didn’t work. Had to wait one hour to get into room. No other rooms available for us. Asked for a discount. Originally said “of course”. Then was told no discount because we booked thru booking.com and not the hotel. No pool towels. Things that should have been provided we needed to do extra for. Unfortunate after a 13 hour day of travel.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Bonnie • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Staff was helpful and polite. Everything was clean,room was comfy.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • us
3
2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Segar-Collins • couple • us
10
2025-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Michelle
10
Pros:

Great hotel. Had a really nice experience here.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Colleen • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Convenient place to stay while visiting with my family.

Cons:

The price seemed a little high as I have booked this place several times.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • family
8
Pros:

Safe, clean, convenient.

2025-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Judith • solo_traveller • us
7
The staff and the comfort of the bed were the highlights.
Pros:

The variety was good and I liked that there was turkey sausage. The yogurt was a good offering too. The bananas were just perfect in ripeness. Good coffee, too. The location was good and spacious.

Cons:

I was dismayed about the styrofoam plates, but I know the food probably wasn't hot enough to get micro-plastics inside. Needed more environmentally friendly utensils and plates and bowls. The radio by the bed was 30 minutes slow and couldn't be adjusted. There wasn't a hair dryer in sight.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee