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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Gaylord with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Free buffet breakfast
Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds
Property amenity
Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord offers a comfortable base for visitors. Guests fuel up with a complete breakfast buffet each morning, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and have access to both a 24-hour fitness center and indoor swimming pool.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 18 of 18 rooms

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Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Tempur-Pedic beds, desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Gaylord is home to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG. Otsego Lake State Park and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex. Take in the nearby slopes with a ski area and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
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Map
525 Dickerson Road, Gaylord, MI, 49735

What's nearby

  • Bavarian Falls Park - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Call of the Wild Museum - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Otsego County Sportsplex - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Gaylord's City Elk Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Marathon Gas & SUBWAY - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG

Property highlights
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 92 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free 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 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 Gaylord Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Gaylord
Holiday Inn Express Suites Gaylord
Holiday Inn Express Suites Gaylord by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Gaylord an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG Gaylord
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG Hotel Gaylord

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Self parking is free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

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

Situated in Gaylord, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Otsego County Historical Museum, Bavarian Falls Park, and Call of the Wild Museum. Otsego Memorial Hospital and Otsego County Sportsplex are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 506 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 506 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 506 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 506 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 506 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice area and easy to get around. Our room was pleasant and the staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice...we always trust holiday inn express
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our trip with the grand kiddos
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Loved the clean, spacious halls and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claudette

This hotel was overbooked so they had us go to another for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, easy check in and checkout process. Clean and no issues!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing. The rooms perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Breakfast was not stocked well. Other than that great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Place was comfortable and roomy. Jet tub was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We were in our room for about fifteen minutes and a women walked in our room unannounced. Said oops my bad and left. Management didnt seem to care when we checked out. They said someone would reach out. No one did
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room / close to town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and the room was very nice for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Staff good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Typical HI Express with expected amenities. Only real downside is that its location is right next to I75, a major freeway. Could hear loud traffic noises throughout my time here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dillon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Found a needle and a peanut would not recommend staying here
Found a needle I’m scared room was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the hotel was very clean. the room is 0verpriced because the town is flood with workers repairing infrastructure after the ice storm. nice hotel. its worth 130 per night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Always a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Understaffed but very helpful and friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Highly recommend!

Highly recommend this hotel if you are staying in the area. Spent the weekend skiing at Boyne and this was the perfect place to stay a short distance from there! Very clean and seems to be newly renovated. Breakfast was good and the staff were very friendly. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael David

Disliked: Amenities
To start I waited to be checked in for longer then I should as I listen to the lady's chat in the
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet but the free breakfast sucked oatmeal was like over cooked soup, milk for cereal was not cold. When I booked the room it said private hot tub but no hot tub on the premises was very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fairly clean, staff was kind. Light bulb was faint and they were not able to replace for me.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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