Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
7.9 (1068 reviews)
26 East Chestnut Street , Lancaster , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Enjoyable breakfast
Cons:
Bugs in bathroom
Poor service during issues
Unfair treatment

Categories

Cleanliness
5.4
Multiple reviews indicated bugs in the bathroom, which severely impacted cleanliness.
Service
9.4
Some staff were responsive, but overall service lacked compassion during issues.
Location
8.4
Location is convenient but not appreciated by some guests who disliked the city environment.
Room Quality
6.4
Repeated complaints about bugs suggest significant room quality issues.
Amenities
8.9
Basic amenities were present, but limited options like the absence of microwaves were noted.
Value for Money
6.9
Guests expressed dissatisfaction with pricing relative to the quality received.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Guests enjoyed the breakfast, particularly the friendly service and the kids eat free policy.
Overall Experience
8.4
Guests experienced significant frustrations, leading to an overall average experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:45

Property Description

Spacious Rooms and Event Spaces
Holiday Inn Lancaster offers spacious guest rooms and banquet spaces, perfect for events. The outdoor terrace space adds a charming touch to any occasion.

Dining and Leisure Facilities
Guests can enjoy the convenience of The Imperial Restaurant for delicious a la carte breakfast and dinner options. Unwind at the bar in the evening or take a rejuvenating dip in the indoor pool.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Located in Downtown Lancaster, the hotel is close to popular attractions like Fulton Theatre and Central Market. Explore the Lancaster County countryside or attend a show at the nearby Sight and Sound Theatre.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Lancaster, an IHG Hotel, for a memorable experience in Downtown Lancaster.

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 under the age of 21 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Breakfast included rates include breakfast daily for up to two adults sharing a room.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi 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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

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

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1068 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.4
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Stéphane family_with_children fr
8
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Honorine family_with_children fr
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Veta extended_group us
9
Fun stay at Holiday Inn Lancaster!
Pros:

The concierge was outstanding and super helpful. The hotel was in a perfect location as it was walking distance to so many fun stores and places to eat. Rooms were large and bed was comfortable. Parking lot so closeby was a plus. Staff at front desk were also friendly.

Cons:

Everything was nice except one issue. In Room 602 the shower floor was badly stained and cracked to the point you did not want to go barefoot in the shower. Wore flip flops. Room should not be left in inventory until fixed, in my opinion. Only stayed one night so just dealt with the issue rather than ask for a room change which I am sure they would have accomodated.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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StrawHatReviews Couples Thetford, Norfolk, East Anglia, England
10
Excellent nights sleep
Pros:

Friendly & helpful staff at check in, check out & the bar.
Large comfy room, Dove products in the bathroom adds to a nice touch.
Quiet rooms.

15 min drop off outside for luggage then you park your car in the garage attached with a hotel ticket.

They have a pool & gym but we didn’t have time to visit

2026-03-29 via Tripadvisor
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Lindsey extended_group us
10
Will be returning next year.
Pros:

The location was convenient to get back and forth to the convention center. Beds were clean and soft. Rooms were very clean. Staff was very attentive and accommodating. The food was delicious and the room was very clean overall.

Cons:

There was no issues. Ability to have more options on the TV and access the TV Guide. Nothing bad really stood out.

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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brandoncN1117VQ Friends getaway
10
A++ Experience
Pros:

My organization booked the Holiday Inn to host a convention & we had a great experience. Everyone we worked with was extremely hospitable & went above and beyond to ensure we had a great event - including Paul, Mark, Katelynn, Johari, Kate, Jamie, Damon, Chrissy, Corey, Zee, Vicki, and probably others I'm not remembering.

2026-03-26 via Tripadvisor
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cindy family_with_children us
10
2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple us
1
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Denise family_with_children us
10
My stay here is always an awesome experience.
Pros:

It’s clean and the staff is very friendly.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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scott family_with_children us
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Everyone was super friendly, professional, and attentive

Cons:

N/a

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Ashley couple us
5
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Sherrie family_with_children us
8
Pros:

The room was very nice and very clean.

Cons:

It would have been nice if there would have been some complimentary water bottles in the room. Also a discount on parking would be good. Not free just discounted. Also when checking in it would be nice to be given an overview of where things are in the hotel and how things work (the snacks, the restaurant, the pool location)

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Elisabeth couple us
8
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Alexander family_with_children de
6
Cons:

Es war super voll aufgrund einer Veranstaltung. Unser Zimmer wurde bei 3 Nächten nicht 1 mal gemacht. Frische Handtücher haben wir uns an der Rezeption geholt. Dort war das Personal super nett aber auch am kommenden Tag klopfte erst am Nachmittag jemand zum Zimmer machen. Da waren wir aber bereits zurück.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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jasonpL1218TW Family
2
Poor Customer Service
Pros:

Very poor experience. I had purchased reservations at the Holiday Inn Lancaster for $250.97. The reservation was for 2/28/26 (Sat) - 3/1/26 (Sun). My wife and I traveled over an hour to Lancaster to attend an important reservation at a restaurant located a few blocks from the hotel that started promptly at 6:30 PM. When I showed up at their hotel at 6:15 PM to check-in, I stood at the front desk for about 5 minutes. No one was in front of me and the lady at the front desk ignored me and eventually said, "Can I help you." There was no welcoming greeting, and she seemed annoyed throughout my entire interaction with her.

I told the front desk lady my name and that I needed to check-in to my hotel room. She informed me that there were "plumbing" issues and that I could not stay in my already pre-paid hotel room. I found that confusing since the hotel had numerous guests in the hotel lobby and there was even a wedding party there. It made me think that the hotel was overbooked, but she decided to say that there were plumbing issues and that I needed to go to the Heritage Hotel. When I looked up the Heritage Hotel, it was an 18-minute Uber drive from the Lancaster Holiday Inn. I couldn't believe that I was not transferred to a hotel a few blocks from the Holiday Inn. The only reason why I booked at the Lancaster Holiday Inn was because it's close proximity to the restaurant that my wife and I needed to be at. There were no apologies from the lady at the front desk. She informed me that I would be refunded the $250.97 that I prepaid to Priceline. She told me to call Priceline and have them call the Lancaster Holiday Inn to discuss the refund. I was confused that I would have to be the one to call Priceline and that she felt no responsibility of assisting with this process. After I discussed my concerns further, she eventually said that someone would contact Priceline and give me my refund. I asked her if I could receive this information in writing, and she told me no which was shocking to hear considering the inconvenience that I had already received. To date, I have not received any refund.

I did not have time to wait for an Uber to drive me 18 minutes to the Heritage hotel and then have to take an Uber 18 minutes back to the city of Lancaster nor did I want to spend the extra $50 to do this. I barely made it to my restaurant reservation, and it made for a very stressful evening. I never was able to stay at the Heritage hotel due to its inconvenient location. This whole experience was terrible and incredibly unprofessional. I would rate the level of customer service as very poor. I would never recommend this hotel to anyone.

2026-03-02 via Tripadvisor
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Penny extended_group us
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Megan family_with_children us
10
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Karli extended_group us
9
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Burkholder family_with_children us
8
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Larissa couple us
6
2026-01-27 via Nuitee