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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Spencer with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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In the heart of the city, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer offers a refreshing retreat with dry cleaning/laundry services and an indoor pool. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, work out at the 24-hour gym, or take advantage of express check-out and luggage storage - guests rave about this hotel's overall condition.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 597
SAR 668 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sep - 22 Sep

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Expanded)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Expanded)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Expanded)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Expanded)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Spencer, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG is in the city center and near the airport. Spencer Municipal Golf Course and Spencer Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore West Okoboji Lake and Lower Gar State Recreation Area. Clay County Fairgrounds and Arnolds Park Amusement Park are also worth visiting. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
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916 13th Street SW, Spencer, IA, 51301

What's nearby

  • Spencer Municipal Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clay County Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Clay County Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Spencer Golf and Country Club - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • West Okoboji Lake - 29 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Prime Rib - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG

Hotel in the city center
At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour gym, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and 1 meeting room
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All 68 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 80 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Suites Spencer
Holiday Inn Express Suites Spencer by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Spencer an IHG Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–10 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Spencer, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Spencer Municipal Golf Course and Riverview Park. Clay County Heritage Center and Oneota Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 267 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was outstanding snd the service/hospitality was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean nice stuff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Nice facility
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the stay and the late check out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service during a very busy time for the hotel. The lobby configuration makes it easy for different groups to meet or gather. Impressive service at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very friendly front desk and very clean

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

We drove 3+ hours to attend a funeral and they were so kind to let us check in early so we could shower and change clothes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Staff & service
Some of the things in our room did not work
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel met expectations! Staff was friendly and each area we used was nice and clean. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Nice hotel try to stay here whenever through town. Comfortable bed, great shower pressure, and always really clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great, and breakfast was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean, spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ranae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super facility

Easy access from Hwy 71. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience to accommodate our friends

Fantastic people working the front desk, allowing our group to hang out in the lobby area as we were there for a funeral and had several friends we had not seen for years! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean, staff was all soo incredibly nice and helpful, all around a fantastic stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team that works here is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it is clean and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel.

This was a very nice hotel, but we were bummed that the pool wqsnt working. My kids were really looking forward to that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is possibly the only clean hotel in the area. The staff were kind and the rooms were quiet. Great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Very satisfied with the choice to stay with holiday express.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, quiet and looks and feels brand new
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Stay away fro Hotels.com

I will never use Hotels.com again as I reserved 2 rooms and when I arrived hotels.com had only sent confirmation to the hotel for 1 room and will not refund the money I paid for the 2nd room on my reservation. Have use hotels.com for many years never again!!!!! I have my receipt for 2 rooms booked and paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025