Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville Downtown by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
42 Tunnel Road , Asheville , 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:
Excellent staff
Clean rooms
Great location
Cons:
Cockroaches in pool area
Mediocre breakfast
Odd parking lot layout

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Several reviews noted cleanliness positively, but issues such as cockroaches were mentioned.
Service
10
Reviews highlight excellent and friendly service throughout the stay.
Location
9.8
Positively mentioned for its great location with beautiful views.
Room Quality
9.8
Rooms reported to be clean and comfortable, contributing to a positive experience.
Amenities
7.8
Breakfast quality and some amenities like the hot tub were criticized.
Value for Money
9.8
Considered a budget-friendly option with good value.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast was noted as mediocre, with room for improvement.
Overall Experience
9.8
Overall stay was described as enjoyable and relaxing, with intentions of returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:01

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just off Interstate 240, our hotel is a mere 5 minutes' stroll away from a plethora of shopping and dining options, making it the perfect choice for those looking to immerse themselves in the local scene.

Relaxing Amenities
Unwind and rejuvenate in our indoor/outdoor pool or enjoy your favorite shows on the 43-inch flat-screen TV available in every room. With a microwave, refrigerator, and comfy white bedding, we ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible.

Business-Friendly Services
For our business-savvy guests, we provide a well-equipped business center to cater to all your work needs, ensuring you stay productive even while on the go.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at its best? Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville Downtown now!

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: AVL

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 50
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

Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.8
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 9.8
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Mike extended_group de
7
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Renae solo_traveller us
9
My stay was very pleasant. I will definitely stay here again.
Pros:

This is my second stay at this location. The staff is always friendly and professional. The rooms are clean and updated and the breakfast buffet is a nice bonus.

Cons:

I find that this location is a little tricky to get to. I always seem to miss the turn. Maybe a larger sign at the road would help.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Jasper solo_traveller us
1
UNACCEPTABLE.
Pros:

Nothing. They would not allow us to stay there. We booked for a local family who needed a place to stay for two nights due to an emergency plumbing issue and they REFUSED to honor the booking AFTER we arrived. Shane on you Holiday Inn. Will NEVER book a Holiday Inn or affiliated hotel again. And Booking.com should make policies like that clear when booking.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Susan extended_group us
9
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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kerstin couple de
9
gern mal wieder
Pros:

Die Lage war gut,zentral gelegen man konnte Restaurant fußläufig erreichen,saubere Zimmer ,sehr gute Ausstattung ,sehr freundliches Personal, Frühstück war ausreichend mit Obst im Angebot. Der Pool und die Anlage waren sauber und völlig ausreichend.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Linda couple us
8
Enjoyable stay. I would definitely stay here again
Pros:

Very comfortable beds. Nice big room. Breakfast was great.

Cons:

Water Pressure could’ve been better. Tub was slow to drain.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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charles solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

The breakfast was delicious. A÷ on that

Cons:

My receipt said one thing but I was billed said something else. That wasn't cool

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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KEIOD Family Louisville, Kentucky
10
Perfect place to stay for a Biltmore visit!
Pros:

Wonderful place to stay. The pool was an excellent addition and in great condition with awesome heated jets putting out a nice warmth to stand next to in the already warm clean water. The rooms were perfect with plenty of channels to choose from on the tv. The fridge and microwave were also a nice inclusion. Staff was extremely friendly no matter what time of day we were up. Morning breakfast was perfect with egg options, sausage options (turkey and beef) and pancakes made in less than a minute with the push of a button. Plenty of toppings as well to choose from. What a perfect stay!!

2026-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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Sharon solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Road51893330034 Solo travel
10
Lovely Staff!
Pros:

I was traveling to Asheville to visit family and stayed here for a few nights. I was checked in early by Layla who helped guide me and my family to good places to eat that they didn't even know about! She was so kind and saw her again at check out. I had some concerns about my cost for the room but she explained everything so well and helped me feel reassured about it all. Housekeeping were wonderful as well, always keeping everything so clean!
This will be my go to place!

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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Y4665TJcalebh Family
10
Layla is a ROCKSTAR!!!
Pros:

I honestly can't say enough good things about this Holiday Inn. From the
moment we arrived until the time we checked out, our entire experience
exceeded every expectation we had. For a weekend stay at the price we paid,
I expected a nice, comfortable hotel-but what we received was so much more.

The hotel itself is beautiful, spacious, and exceptionally well maintained.
Even though it's a large property with so many guests coming and going, I
was amazed that they remembered my family. That level of genuine hospitality
is rare, and it immediately made us feel welcome.

The biggest reason our stay was so memorable, though, was Layla. She is
everything that anyone working in customer service should strive to be. She
was attentive, warm, personable, and truly invested in making sure we had a
great experience. She checked in with us the following day to make sure
everything was going well, something that may seem small but made a huge
impression because it showed she genuinely cared.

What stood out even more was how wonderful she was with our kids. She
answered all of their questions with patience and kindness-when they had to
work up the courage to ask them-and helped us discover fun things to do
around Asheville that our whole family enjoyed. She treated us like people
instead of just another room number, and that's something you simply don't
forget.

Management should absolutely recognize Layla for the incredible job she
does. Employees like her are the reason guests become repeat customers. She
made what was supposed to be just a simple weekend getaway feel special,
personal, and memorable.

Naomi also deserves recognition. Whoever scheduled Layla and Naomi together
knew exactly what they were doing. They make an incredible
team-professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to
making guests feel taken care of. They worked seamlessly together and
created an atmosphere where you never had to worry about a thing.

We'll absolutely be returning to this Holiday Inn because of the experience
they created for our family. If Layla and Naomi are any indication of how
this property is managed, then I have complete confidence that they'll
always do everything they can to make your stay exceptional and resolve any
issues should they ever arise.

If you're considering staying here, don't hesitate. You can expect a
beautiful hotel, outstanding hospitality, and a truly worry-free stay. Thank
you, Layla and Naomi, for making our family feel so welcome. You turned an
ordinary weekend into one we'll remember for a long time.

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
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martinaV2678QA Family
10
Amazing hotel
Pros:

We recently stayed at the hotel and it was an amazing stay. And Layla at the front desk gave us an amazing service, making our stay even better. I can not recommend this hotel enough!

2026-07-25 via Tripadvisor
6
628sauh Business
10
Great Service
Pros:

Alan is a rock star! Great hotel!

2026-07-21 via Tripadvisor
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Amanda family_with_children us
5
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Joan family_with_children us
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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PSPJeff Family Palm Springs, Greater Palm Springs, California
8
Very clean, great staff, but no cinnamon rolls
Pros:

Recently had an unplanned hospital related stay in Asheville. Holiday Inn Express was a dependable choice as always. Perfect room, well cleaned and very quiet. A perfect stay with one exception: No cinnamon rolls! Those are the breakfast treat that I look forward to with this brand, and it is a brand standard across the brand. This is the first time I have been to a Holiday Inn Express that did not have the standard breakfast cinnamon rolls. I sure missed those with my morning coffee. But breakfast sweets aside, this was an otherwise perfect stay.

2026-07-13 via Tripadvisor
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Kathryn couple us
9
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple us
6
It was ok
Pros:

Everything was great except for the pool was dirty, couldn't see the floor couldn't see the stairs.That's how white and cloudy.It was it was things floating in the pool that shouldn't have been in there.There was a lot of hair, just hair all over the pool , the shower in the pool was broke

Cons:

Dirty pool couldn't see very filthy , that's the only reason I went to that hotel for the algorithm pool, and it was not taken care of very dirty

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Steve couple us
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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TerriLeigh family_with_children us
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee