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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG – Gulf Shores, AL
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG – Gulf Shores, AL
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Only a short distance from the Gulf of Mexico, this hotel located in Gulf Shores, Alabama, features free high-speed internet access, a microwave and a mini-refrigerator in each guestroom. Begin the day at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores with a free continental breakfast, serving a variety of bagels, muffins, fruits, juice and coffee. Following breakfast, relax in the outdoor pool or enjoy the in-room cable television. Take advantage of the numerous activities including golfing, deep-sea fishing and shopping available within driving distance of the Gulf Shores Holiday Inn Express. Gulf State Park and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo are also only a short distance from the hotel.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Pool
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.3 / 5
Excellent 1017 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was clean, had trouble with the air conditioning but they did have it fixed by the time we got back. Not as clean as I would expect for the price. Breakfast was pretty good. I do believe the price is way to high for what you get, it was very close to the beach which is a plus. Had trouble with the side doors not reading your key card and having to walk around and realized they kept a side door open and anyone could have gotten in. Kind of scared me a little bit.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Location is great and the parking area is very good. The room was spacious and clean, but you can definitley tell that this is an older hotel. Overall, no complaints.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I hated the whole property!! It was outdated and nasty!! The sheets were dingy. The walls were nasty. The carpets was nasty and smelly. The bathroom tub was dingy and nasty.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Every time we have stayed at this location we have been very happy with the property and staff.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The hotel was in a great location, and it was very clean. The bed was very comfortable.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The staff at check-in were very helpful answering questions about the area. The room was very clean and the location was great. Easy in and out going out the back with all the traffic.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was dirty and so was the bathroom. The shower head was caked with soap scum.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room very clean. Breakfast amazing. Staff very pleasant. Bed extremely comfortable. However the ac in room was unbearably LOUD. Made sleeping difficult. Maintenance came to room 2x without resolution. No other comparable room available to move to. The elevators needed service jumping n jittery. Swimming pool needed updated.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room, bed, and bathroom were clean. The bed was extremely comfortable. Elevator did not feel safe, the brakes felt like they weren't gripping right and would shake the whole elevator car. We only used the elevator at check in and check out. Also, when the elevator doors were open, you could see straight down, the bottom looked disgusting, filled with nasty water and trash. A tile came off in the bathroom, water exiting the sink was leaking underneath, bathroom fan didn't work. TV was also strange, not a lot of control. At one point we're watching TV and it got stuck on Audio Description, narrating everything that was happening on the screen but the settings button on the remote didn't do anything. Breakfast was pretty meh. I was excited about the cool auto-pancake conveyor belt but the pancakes came out chewy and bland, eggs were cold and extra watery, bacon was more like jerky; didn't even bother with it after the 1st morning. Wasn't the worst but not the best.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Everything was nice. Thank you!!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Room was clean enough. I would stay here again.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Was nice wanted to take the bed home with me it was my 4th stay on vacation Nothing against the hotel but a tent that stayed there needed to stay in her own lane not in our business and made my daughter-in-law fill like she was not a good parent to my grandchild that had a sun burn and the tent call the 911 for no reason to do that and I don't appreciate that she caused us problems on our vacation so I'm not staying here no more ever the hotel should have asked her to leave the property

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Only the location to the beach. Everything else bad. Room smelled like urine. Sheets were all stained. Even replacement sheets. Ended up having to pick the least stained sheets. I have pictures of everything. Staff never said sorry once. Never responded about resolutions.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The hotel and staff were fine overall. Our bathroom floor was filthy. I don't think anyone went out of their way to properly clean the floors. When shortcuts are taken in as simple as a bathroom floor, it seriously make a person where other shortcuts were taken. This does not reflect on the front desk staff, but rather on those overseeing the cleaning crew.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Good breakfast

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Nice environment

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Gave usa a good room. Great.hot water and cold air conditioning

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Everyone was kind so kind and helpful. From getting checked out, every question and concern was answered with a smile and respect.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We had a great experience at this hotel great breakfast and helpful staff had a little clogged toliet problem but other than that it was a great stay

Frequently asked questions about Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG offer parking?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG offers free parking on-site.
Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG have a fitness center?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa, pool.
Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG located, and how walkable is the area?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG is located at 160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542. With a Walk Score of 63, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

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