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Keene Elm City Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Keene with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Indoor pool
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Shower) | Room amenity
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Free buffet breakfast
Located in the heart of Keene, Holiday Inn Express offers a warm breakfast buffet, a fully equipped gym, an indoor pool, in-room WiFi, and express check-in/out. Guests love the helpful multilingual staff and consistently leave positive reviews.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Transfer Shower, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Keene is home to Keene Elm City Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel. Historical Society of Cheshire County and Horatio Colony Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cheshire Children's Museum and CC&H Framing / Pepper Pete's Hot Shop. Stonewall Farm and Friendly Farm are also worth visiting.
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175 Key Rd, Keene, NH, 03431

What's nearby

  • Keene State College - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Historic Main Street - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Colonial Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Central Square - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Brentwood Golf Course - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Brattleboro Station - 30 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mi Jalisco Restaurante Mexicano - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Keene Elm City Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property highlights
At Keene Elm City Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center

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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1989

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 110 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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 Hotel KEENE
Holiday Inn Express Keene Hotel
KEENE Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Keene
Holiday Inn Express Keene Hotel Keene
Holiday Inn Keene

Frequently asked questions

Does Keene Elm City Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Keene Elm City Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Keene Elm City Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 110 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Keene Elm City Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Keene Elm City Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Keene Elm City Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Keene Elm City Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Situated in Keene, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ashuelot River, Cheshire Children's Museum, and Keene State College. Historic Main Street and Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Keene Elm City Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 891 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 891 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 891 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 891 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 891 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room - friendly staff - convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time at this location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in Clean hotel nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, room clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is a very well cared for hotel and I enjoyed my stay and I’ve stayed there several times.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying, won't be the last.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience but our only issue was that the sink was outside of the bathroom in the sleeping area other than that I would definitely recommend this hotel and stay again. The hotel was spotless and the breakfast was very good for what we paid for the room, 9 out of 10 just because of the wash hand basin location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Staff are very nice. Free breakfast appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very easy to get to, the staff was very friendly and helpful! The room was clean, well-kept and perfectly sized for my needs! The shower was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that the rooms are newly remodeled so everything seems fresh and clean. Some placed I've stayed at have non-smoking rooms that smell like cigarettes bit not this one. The room's amenities and layout remind me of the Killington Grand Hotel in Killington VT. I also like that its a little around the corner from the busy business area so there's not a lot of traffic or noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Good place to stop
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marinés

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a good experience everything was cleaned and staff was friendly. Breakfast was great and the pool was nice temperature and clean. ENJOYED my stay. Thank you for a pleasant one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet stay beds are a little small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean, spacious room. Breakfast was very good!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated- new inside
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dillon, your front desk associate was amazing. Easy to work with and extremely accommodating. A real asset to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good stay - spacious room, comfy bed, good pressure on shower, decent breakfast included in the reservation. Would definetly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laetitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am an outdoor person and the property is located nearby many state parks including 25 minutes from MT Monadnock. It’s also located nearby the Keene downtown, which is very charming and cute and has options for dining and shopping. I also have a service dog and no questions were asked, which was a very nice experience. Staff were very professional and friendly. I had an awesome, relaxing weekend.
My Monadnock
Camp base MT Monadnock
MT Monadnock summit
MT Monadnock summit - incredible 360 view for miles all the way into Vermont - the white
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was so nice and brand new. Front desk staff very friendly and accommodating.this is our second stay and will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel receptionist was very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay. Hotel was clean and newly updated. Breakfast was good, multiple options available.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice, clean property close to the downtown area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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