Holiday Inn Express Baltimore West - Catonsville by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (604 reviews)
5701 Baltimore National Pike , Catonsville , US
+1 443-251-2000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Consistently described as very clean
Warm, welcoming and helpful staff
Good/excellent breakfast with variety
Convenient location close to downtown/Catonsville
Comfortable rooms and beds for many guests
Free/easy parking and functioning amenities (pool, workout room, pancake machine)
Spacious rooms and recent upgrades noted
Good value for many travelers
Cons:
Occasional cleanliness lapses (hair, used condom wrapper, crumbs)
Reports of bug bites for at least one guest
Some mattresses/uncomfortable beds reported
Price concerns — seen as pricey by some for the location/basic hotel
No in-room coffee maker in some rooms
Difficulty with parking lot/entrance reported by one guest
Walking at night considered sketchy by at least one reviewer
Third-party booking inflexibility resulted in an extra charged night for one guest

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Largely praised as very clean across many reviews (rooms, premises, pool), though isolated issues were reported (hairs on towels/floors, a found condom wrapper, a few possible bug bites) which slightly lowered the score.
Service
8.6
Consistently described as warm, welcoming, helpful and polite; staff availability and attentiveness are strong positives in most reviews.
Location
8.3
Frequently noted as convenient and close to downtown/Catonsville and good for visiting nearby destinations; a few comments mentioned walking at night can feel sketchy.
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms are generally comfortable and spacious with comfortable beds for many guests, but there are mixed reports about mattress comfort, occasional cleanliness lapses and missing in-room amenities (e.g., no coffee maker) that pull the score down.
Amenities
8.1
Breakfast, pancake machine, pool, workout room and free parking are frequently praised; minor negatives include no indoor pool for some and an unusual/awkward luggage cart experience.
Value for Money
7.5
Many guests report good value and reasonable pricing, but several reviews note the hotel felt pricey for the location or basic amenities and one guest was charged for an unchangeable third-party booking day.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast is repeatedly called good to excellent with lots of options; a few guests wanted more variety (French toast, more omelet options) or felt it was only 'ok.'
Overall Experience
8
Overall positive stays are the norm: clean facilities, welcoming staff, good breakfast and convenient location, tempered by occasional cleanliness or value issues noted by some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:02

Property Description

Convenient Location and Modern Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Baltimore West - Catonsville, an IHG Hotel, is perfectly situated just 9 km from the Edgar Allen Poe Museum. With a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness centre, and shared lounge, this 3-star hotel offers a comfortable stay near key attractions like the University of Maryland and The Walters Art Museum.

Comfortable Rooms and Helpful Staff

Each room at the hotel features a TV, air conditioning, and a desk, ensuring a relaxing and productive stay. Guests can also take advantage of the business centre, snack bar, and multilingual staff available 24/7 for assistance in English, Spanish, and Hindi.

Nearby Attractions and Easy Access

Explore nearby landmarks such as the Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards and Baltimore Convention Center, both just 11 km away. Plus, with free WiFi and family rooms, Holiday Inn Express Baltimore West - Catonsville is the ideal choice for your next visit to Catonsville.

Important information:

Please note, guests must be 21 years of age to check-in.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: BWI

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 604 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8
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Frank • couple • us
9
A new and clean !!!! Holiday Inn
Pros:

Very clean.

Cons:

Very happy

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
9
Great, clean, convenient.
Pros:

Location was close to downtown Baltimore and convenient to places in Catonsville.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Bekhzod • couple • us
1
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Steeves • solo_traveller • us
10
Room exceptionally clean. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful, polite, and attentive!
Pros:

Well maintained offering the sense of security

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Myles • couple • us
4
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Khadijah • couple • us
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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MORNE • couple • za
8
Can’t go wrong with Holiday Inn
Pros:

Beds were comfy and variety at breakfast

Cons:

Stayed for 2 nights and the price doesn’t fit the bill for such a basic hotel

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Nikki • extended_group • za
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jules • family_with_children • ca
8
I liked it, and would use this hotel again.
Pros:

The premises were clean, felt safe, and the staff were welcoming and polite.

Cons:

The water pressure in the shower was low.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lashonda • couple • us
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Great hospitality

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Stanislaw • couple • ca
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • us
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • us
8
Decent location near lots of shops and restaurants room was excellent
Pros:

Room was extremely clean

Cons:

Breakfast was excellent!

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • couple • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Braswell • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

NA

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee