Holiday Inn Express South Burlington - Downtown by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
7.4 (717 reviews)
1285 Williston Road , South Burlington , US
+1 802-865-3400

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean and well-maintained rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Convenient location (close to airport and UVM)
Complimentary breakfast and good lobby coffee
Free, spacious parking
Spacious rooms with walk-in showers
Basic toiletries provided
Many guests reported quiet rooms
Cons:
Thin walls / noisy rooms and construction noise
Loud or problematic room A/C reported
No hairdryer in some rooms
No complimentary bottled water
No elevator (accessibility issue)
Occasional odd smells (rotten-egg faucet, room odor)
Breakfast issues for some: limited hours, ran out of condiments, single-use dishware, poor orange juice
Some guests noted sinking beds or overly clinical room feel

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Mostly praised as clean and well-maintained across many reviews ('Nice and clean', 'extremely clean'), though a few guests reported odd smells (rotten-egg faucet, room smelled) or minor housekeeping issues.
Service
8
Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful (front desk praised, accommodating staff); isolated negatives include an unfriendly morning desk agent and one report of housekeeping entering despite a Do Not Disturb sign.
Location
8
Consistently noted as convenient and well-located (close to airport, ~10 minutes from UVM, nearby shops/diner/liquor), with easy access and good parking.
Room Quality
6.5
Mixed feedback: many found rooms comfortable, modern and spacious (walk-in showers), but others reported thin walls, noisy or clunky A/C, sinking beds, and occasional odors; some rooms described as 'clinical'.
Amenities
7
Solid basic amenities (complimentary breakfast, lobby coffee, toiletries, free parking), but notable gaps reported such as no hairdryer in some rooms, no complimentary bottled water, and no elevator.
Value for Money
6.5
Perceived value is mixed: convenient and comfortable for many guests but several comments mention the hotel is 'a bit expensive' for what it offers.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast and lobby coffee are often praised (some called breakfast excellent), but there are recurring complaints about limited breakfast hours, running out of items (ketchup), single-use dishware, and poor orange juice in isolated cases.
Overall Experience
7.7
Generally pleasant stays with many guests saying they'd stay again (clean, comfortable, convenient), balanced by noise issues, some amenity omissions, and occasional service or smell complaints that produced mixed overall impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:04

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 2.2 km from Burlington International Airport, La Quinta Inn & Suites South Burlington offers free shuttle services and a quick drive to the University of Vermont.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room is equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, free Wi-Fi, a coffee machine, and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, ensuring a cozy stay for every guest.

On-Site Amenities
Guests can enjoy the convenience of a fitness center to stay active and a 24-hour reception for any assistance needed during their stay.

Experience comfort and convenience at La Quinta Inn & Suites South Burlington. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Service Animals - ADA-defined service animals are welcome free of charge. Pets Allowed - 2 pets max. Dogs only. 75 lbs or less per pet. Fees - Nonrefundable USD $75 per pet/per stay. Other Information - Contact hotel for additional details and availability.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: BTV

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • 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

7.4
Based on 717 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8
Location: 8
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 7.7
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James • couple • us
9
Good location and comfortable.
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Andrea Giorgio • family_with_children • it
8
Buon compromesso
Pros:

Buona struttura, adatta giusto per una breve sosta per visitare la città. Le camere sono normali, ma al tempo stesso non ci sono criticità. Parcheggio spazioso e gratuito. I ristoranti in zona non hanno grande scelta ma ok. Colaziona buona. Camera silenziosa

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Lucille • couple • ca
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • us
8
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • de
9
Sehr schönes Hotel in gute Lage
Pros:

Die Zimmer sind sehr komfortabel, das Frühstück ausreichend, sehr gute Lage.

Cons:

Die Zimmer sind sehr hellhörig. Wir hörten den Gast über uns und neben uns.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Jodi • solo_traveller • us
9
It was fine
Pros:

Nice and clean

Cons:

The front desk in the morning was not friendly

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Kelsey • family_with_children • us
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Ariel • family_with_children • il
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Haim • solo_traveller • il
9
Pros:

הצוות.מאיר הפנים, הנקיון

Cons:

מיטות שוקעות

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • us
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Arrabis • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Spaceous and we have the toilettries we need

Cons:

No complimentary water

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • us
8
Priced a bit high but very convenient for airport access
Pros:

Close to airport, friendly and helpful staff, clean and comfortable room

Cons:

A bit expensive for what it is

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • us
10
Convenient to airport and checked all the boxes for comfort and value.
Pros:

Delicious lobby coffee. Room extremely clean and all in excellent working order.
Would stay again.

Cons:

Can’t think of anything 😊

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Zerai Manna • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Morganne • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Katja • family_with_children • de
6
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Dr. Deana • couple • us
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
6
It was ok. I don’t plan on staying there again.
Pros:

The staff was exceptionally nice

Cons:

Construction noise. Lots of it.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • us
6
Loud room A/C. It seemed broken and each start up and shut down was loud and clunky. I reported it. It was loo
Pros:

Clean

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee