Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (762 reviews)
1515 Cedar Point Drive , Sandusky , us

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:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Uncleanliness in some rooms
Service issues at front desk

Categories

Cleanliness
5.45
Multiple reviews mentioned dirty rooms and bed bugs, indicating poor cleanliness.
Service
7.45
While some service experiences were positive, one review highlighted a major issue with front desk service.
Location
8.95
Location is convenient for Cedar Point and well-received by guests.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms were generally clean and comfortable, but some specific complaints were noted.
Amenities
8.95
Good amenities like breakfast and clean facilities were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.95
Guests felt the stay was worth the price, especially with the amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.95
Breakfast and snacks in the lobby received positive feedback.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall experience is considered decent despite some significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 20:02

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Sandusky, Ohio, just 3.9 km from Cedar Point Amusement Park, Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers easy access to popular attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV, cable channels, and a cozy seating area. Enjoy the convenience of a coffee machine in your room for a relaxing stay.

Great Amenities
Start your day with a complimentary buffet breakfast and stay connected with free WiFi throughout the hotel. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance whenever you need it.

Experience the best of Sandusky with Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

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: CLE

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: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 762 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.45
Service: 7.45
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Tara solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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joiep862 Family
2
Front desk rep hates their job?
Pros:

The property might be great but I'll never know. One star for the front desk phone experience. I had a few simple questions about room types on the phone and couldn't get through any of them — the rep kept cutting me off mid-sentence and answered in a tone that made it clear the conversation was an inconvenience. When I suggested that she came off as rude, she all but hung up. Priceline was on the call with me as well and recorded the conversation.

I'm not sure if this is a one-off personality issue so much as a training gap. Basic customer-facing habits — letting someone finish their question, then answering it — would go a long way here. I'd give this place another chance if the front desk improved.

For management. The rep I spoke who I spoke with was named Kayla on the evening of August 27, 2026

2026-08-27 via Tripadvisor
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dziadkowicz solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Great customer service and decent opinions in the breakfast service.

Cons:

pool has very strong chemicals in it that was internal causing irritation in my eyes before I even went swimming in the pool.(though that might just be me.)

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Nicholas family_with_children us
8
Excellent
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Couch extended_group us
9
Great location and wonderful staff.
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

We had a slight mixup with the requested room but it was corrected quickly.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Sith Sage family_with_children us
8
Nice
Pros:

Nice

Cons:

Location was closed to park but they had dive bar and bowling which had locals smoking in parking lot ever night party parking lot not secure

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Jimmese family_with_children us
8
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Neiosha family_with_children us
8
Very affordable, very convenient, and very comfortable.
Pros:

First off, the receptionist during my check in was AMAZING. Very informative, very professional, and very accommodating. I could tell she cares about guest and her job. She gave me a in depth rundown on the hotel and all of the perks available to the guest. I appreciate the hospitality. She is definitely someone who should be working the front desk.

Cons:

The tiles on the bathroom appear to be lifting and I’m pretty sure it’s because the water from the shower running unto them. Found hair throughout the bathroom, so there was an opportunity to clean thoroughly. Other than that, the stay was great. I would definitely book again.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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edward couple us
8
I would come back
Pros:

Location. Free bowling. The staff was nice

Cons:

Some of the electrical plugs in the room didn't work. Only one iPhone charging port worked

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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McEvoy family_with_children us
9
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Givens solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The ladies at the front desk was very nice and helpful

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Angela family_with_children us
7
Pros:

The sofa bed was in it's own little which was convenient with me being older an a little under the weather.

Cons:

There was a cut-out in the bathroom wall of about 18 inches square -
an entry way for bugs, noise, and building materials ???

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Ashley family_with_children us
10
Comfortable, affordable and convenient!
Pros:

The property was clean, convenient and the location to Cedar Point, which was the point of our trip was perfect. The staff was also super friendly and helpful!

Cons:

NA

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Carolyn family_with_children us
8
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Tara family_with_children us
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Melany family_with_children us
6
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Emilio family_with_children us
9
Overall, it was a nice stay with clean rooms, a delicious breakfast, and only minutes away from our destination!
Pros:

Really convenient location!

Cons:

Price!

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Philip couple us
1
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Moore solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Melissa solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-10 via Nuitee