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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
BBQ/picnic area
Breakfast meal
Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Exterior
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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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
Private bathroom
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in El Centro, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bucklin Park and Eager Park, while Pioneers' Park Museum and State Center for the Arts (CEART) are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Imperial Valley Expo or Palenque Fex.
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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 - 17 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬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, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
  • 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

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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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 549 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and breakfast were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will stay here again because of the staff and the cleanliness of the hotel. The breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay ..we will be back for sure
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt safe at this hotel, staff was helpful, cleanliness was descent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Great place for work functions.
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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean room good parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean lobby and building.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable place to stay

Place rooms were clean place was easy to find, breakfast was good omelet with vegetables delicious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

alfonso

Great service and staff perfect location to close cities and freeway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, clean and the staff are responsive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

baker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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