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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG

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

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Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Breakfast meal
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro offers relaxation and activity. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, spa tub, and fitness center. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and outdoor barbecue grills provide a casual dining option.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
350 Smoketree Dr, El Centro, CA, 92243

What's nearby

  • Broken Spoke Country Club - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • El Centro Chamber of Commerce - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Imperial Valley Mall - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • El Centro Regional Medical Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mexicali Border Port I - 13 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Las Conchitas Bakery - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG

Hotel in a rural location
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a gym, and a business center are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Rollaway/extra beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express El Centro
Holiday Inn Express Hotel El Centro
Holiday Inn Express Hotel El
Holiday Inn Express El

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of El Centro Chamber of Commerce and Broken Spoke Country Club. Bucklin Park and El Centro Regional Medical Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 555 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 555 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 555 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 555 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 555 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was okay—definitely in need of a renovation. The included breakfast was great. It offered several hot and cold options to please everyone in our group.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean breakfast was very good, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Nice Stay

Perfect for our needs. Nice beds, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice a rooms really clean. The breakfast was nice with really good coffee
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great stay!

Nice pool. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Looks like it was remodeled recently.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice, i think it was remodeled
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and easy checkin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything about it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was quick and easy. Room was big and spacious. The free breakfast was great. Everyone was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heated pool
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

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

Nice room

The continental breakfast was good room was clean. Bedding was clean. The only thing I would say is the pillows were too soft other than that it was a great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Liked: Staff & service
Smells like chlorine and cigarettes
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

Great choice, clean, comfy bed, good breakfast.

Upon our arrival the outside temperature was 118, but relief was quick as we entered the cool, clean, and inviting atmosphere of the entry lobby. The front desk host was already approaching as we walked up, and we were checked in with keys in hand promptly and curtiously, and were relaxing in our clean,well appointed room within minutes. The included breakfast at most budget based hotel chains have degraded over time to a paultry selection of un-appitizing cardboard, but the quality and selection at this hotel was pleasingly good, coffe was good, the staff kept the food fresh and clean, and were pleasant and helpfull when asked for information or assisance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Everything was fairly good except for the jacuzzi was not working properly it was cold and only so many jets were working. Also, I'm still waiting for my $150 deposit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ran out of drinks for happy hour. Was not expecting free drinks and/or snacks but if you hand out a voucher and state that each guest gets two drinks, then you should probably be sure to have enough. Had the same brands for sale twenty feet away! No worries, will always stay their when I am in El Centro for business.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The water was off the first four hours in the whole hotel ! Could not flush toilets
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and hotel very polite and clean, room smelled quite musty and was HOT when we checked in. Seemed to be doing some renovations and there was construction material everywhere outside, besides that it was GREAT!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

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

4/10 Poor

Stephen A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not a great experience

Not a great experience. We checked in and were informed that the elevator was not working and our room was on the 2nd floor. I'm a senior 70-years-old and had to drag suitcases up and down the stairs! Also our room had a bad musty smell. Construction by the pool too - very loud grinding and drilling sounds on the metal fence by the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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