At the heart of Albert Lea, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 offers a warm welcome with breakfast buffet, dry cleaning services and an indoor pool. With free WiFi and helpful staff previous guests rave about, you can stay connected while enjoying express check-in or work out in the gym.
Freeborn County Historical Society - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Albert Lea City Arena - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Mayo Clinic Health System - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Diamond Jo Casino - 20 min drive - 32.1 km
Getting around
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 93 min drive
Restaurants
Trail's Travel Center - 10 min walk
Love's Travel Stop - 9 min walk
Skol Tavern - 10 min walk
McDonald's - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG
Enjoy your visit to Albert Lea with a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG. The indoor pool is a great spot for a morning swim, and guests can get a workout in at the fitness center. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
66 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Boat tours nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
2 percent tourism fee will be charged
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 PM
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Also known as
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites ALBERT LEA I 35
Inn Express Albert Lea I35
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Albert Lea I 35 by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Albert Lea I 35 an IHG Hotel
"Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Albert Lea I 35 an IHG Hotel"
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 5:30 AM to 11 PM.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Diamond Jo Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness center.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG puts you in the heart of Albert Lea. Popular attractions include Fountain Lake, which is 5 minutes away by car.
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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Eco-friendliness
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was well-stocked, hot, and offered a variety of options including gluten-free choices. (15 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2025
Friendly staff. Clean.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Great one night stop
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
About 10 min from nice eateries.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2025
The staff was very helpful
Greg
Greg, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 24, 2025
The staff was great and the breakfast buffet was better than most.
Shawn
Shawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Nice front desk staff
paul
paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2025
Beautiful accommodations!!
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2025
Super friendly night staff, especially easy access and parking for travelers with trailer
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 24, 2025
Great breakfast options, even gluten free muffins! Comfortable beds and nice hot tub.
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
Great!
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2025
Good breakfast!
Kari
Kari, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2024
The hotel was clean, very comfortable beds and the breakfast was good
AMANDA
AMANDA, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 27, 2025
Noisy
Nice hotel , but had noisy person walking in the room above us, breakfast was great
Jami
Jami, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
It is a nice place to stay, my only complaint is that the bathroom door doesn’t latch all the way. I plan to let the front desk know that when we check out.
Diane
Diane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2025
It’s a nice place. I’ve stayed there before. There is a State Park just outside the property.. so if you are interested in a nature hike or photography.. plenty of wildlife..a few Eagles too
Francis
Francis, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 7, 2025
Parking is horrendous
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 8, 2025
All was good
Hannah
Hannah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 16, 2025
Convenient off interstate. The toilets were too low
Robin
Robin, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 19, 2025
Disappointed and disgusting
The staff was nice. The rooms were in poor condition. Beat up, hair everywhere (hanging from the side of the tub, all over the floors, and all over the walls), carpets were stained and dirty, and dead bugs everywhere. The drywall in the room was coming down from the ceiling, the carpet was torn and heavily stained. It appeared as if the maid changed the sheets and left the room. You could see greasy finger prints all over the room, dead bugs in the lights, and the walls were heavily beat up. I wouldn’t stay here again.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 19, 2024
Very beautiful area and nice and quiet
YING V
YING V, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2024
The hotel was clean and the staff were very pleasant
colleen
colleen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2025
Good
Julián
Julián, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2023
Good hotel.
Ralph
Ralph, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2024
Staff was friendly and attentive. Breakfast was well stocked and hot.
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
No hot water in shower and tub looked dirty because if caulk and shower curtain