Holiday Inn Express - Huntsville Space Center by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.6 (415 reviews)
5101 Governors House Drive SW , Huntsville , US
+1 256-562-3400

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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:
Clean rooms
Friendly/helpful staff
Excellent location near Space & Rocket Center
Comfortable beds
Good breakfast / coffee machine
Pool and on-site laundry
Pet friendly
Early check-in available
Cons:
Late-night noise from motor groups and insufficient staff response
Key-card/door access problems
Reservation/cancellation and refund handling issues
Occasional cold breakfast / poor coffee
Leftover items in room (shirt) and minor room wear (uncomfortable couch, remote battery)
Front parking limited by many handicap spots

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Multiple guests described rooms and common areas as very clean; Spanish review explicitly praises cleanliness.
Service
8
Staff frequently described as friendly and helpful (early check-in, kind/professional), but there are notable service failures (did nothing about late-night noise, staff walked in on DND, reservation cancellation/refund issue).
Location
9.4
Consistently praised for proximity to the Space & Rocket Center, close to stores and safe/quiet area; many guests found the location ideal for their visit.
Room Quality
8
Beds praised as very comfortable, but other room issues noted (uncomfortable couch, shirt left in closet from previous guest, TV remote low battery, occasional key-card door problems).
Amenities
8.8
Pool, on-site laundry, pet-friendly policy and a pleasant breakfast area were highlighted positively; some operational issues (key-card access by pool, limited front parking) were mentioned.
Value for Money
7.6
Mixed signals: several guests felt the hotel was expensive or experienced unexpected charges, while at least one guest called the value 'insane'; overall leans toward below-target value.
Food and Beverage
8.4
Breakfast was often praised as good and convenient (some noted a good coffee machine), though a few guests reported cold breakfast items and poor coffee on occasion; limited fruit variety mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.4
Overall stays were positive with many guests saying they'd return, praising cleanliness, location and staff friendliness; a minority experienced significant issues but did not dominate overall sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:28

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Huntsville, just a short distance from popular attractions like Big Spring Park and Athens State College Historic District, Holiday Inn Express - Huntsville Space Center, an IHG Hotel offers easy access to the best of the area.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay with amenities such as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and free WiFi. The hotel also provides conveniences like free private parking, a business centre, and a shared lounge for guests to relax and unwind.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each guest room is equipped with a TV, safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, ensuring a pleasant and convenient stay for all visitors.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express - Huntsville Space Center, an IHG Hotel, and experience a perfect blend of comfort and convenience during your visit to Huntsville.

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: HSV

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 415 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 8
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 8.4
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Paul • family_with_children • nl
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slecht geslapen voor veel geld.
Pros:

Overige was OK - wel duur hotel

Cons:

Overlast van motorgroepen, zeer harde muziek en praten / schreeuwen tot diep in de nacht. Personeel deed daar niets aan.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Christy • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect for a quick overnight stay so we could go to a concert. Breakfast was delicious and the coffee machine was a great surprise.

Cons:

Cannot complain about anything.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Kristi • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • us
8
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Courtney • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • us
1
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • us
10
Fantastic, only minor inconveniences
Pros:

Loved the location, just down the road from the Space and Rocket Center, the cleanliness, the pool, and the breakfast were all incredible. The value was insane.

Cons:

Staff walked in on a do not disturb sign on the room, couch inside room wasn't comfortable, up front parking wasn't convenient because they had like 10 handicap spots, only 2-3 being used, and the the rest sitting empty the whole time, and key card didn't work on the door next to the pool.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Averie • couple • us
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Naruto • family_with_children • us
8
Great for a family of five!
Pros:

The staff was kind enough to let us check in early. This was super helpful because our son had a soccer game and really needed a shower.

The location was great for us- we took the kids to the rocket center after the match and they loved it.

Very close to stores where you could pick up groceries. It also helped that they had self laundry on site.

Cons:

There was a shirt in the closet probably from the former occupant of the room. The remote for the TV wasn’t working from low battery.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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seketha • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Vance • family_with_children • us
10
Clean, close to what we were there for.
Pros:

Was only minutes from the Space Camp and museum Was only there really a few hours, but very happy with our stay.

Cons:

We had no problems.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Sheryl • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Yemikia • couple • us
10
My Stay Was Excellent
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Rebekah • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Khristine M • couple • us
10
¡Increíble!
Pros:

¡Todo estuvo súper bien! Muy limpio, cómodo y acogedor. Los empleados muy simpáticos.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Lori • couple • us
9
Nice short stay with friendly staff and good breakfast.
Pros:

The staff and being pet friendly
Free good breakfast

Cons:

The difficulty with key cards not working

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee