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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a complimentary breakfast buffet before heading out to explore, while business amenities keep productivity flowing smoothly

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Located in central Albert Lea, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 offers convenience and comfort. Guests enjoy the breakfast buffet, indoor pool, dry cleaning, and free WiFi. The helpful staff is praised for express check-in and the on-site gym.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Albert Lea, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG is in the city center. Freeborn County Historical Society and Mower County Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fountain Lake and Shirley Theel Memorial Park. Marion Ross Performing Arts Center and Austin ArtWorks Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Albert Lea travel guide
Map
77820 Main St E, Albert Lea, MN, 56007

What's nearby

  • Fountain Lake
    4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Freeborn County Historical Society
    4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Marion Ross Performing Arts Center
    5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Albert Lea City Arena
    5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Riverland Community College - Albert Lea Campus
    5 min drive - 3.8 miles

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
  • Kwik Trip
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Skol Woodfire Grill & Tavern
    10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG

Hotel in the city center
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG. 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 1 meeting room
  • Luggage storage, a computer station, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 66 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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 available daily

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 2 percent tourism fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express ALBERT LEA I-35
Holiday Inn Express Hotel ALBERT LEA I-35
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites ALBERT LEA I 35
Inn Express Albert Lea I35
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Albert Lea I 35
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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 5:30 AM–11 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Albert Lea, this hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Freeborn County Historical Society and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fountain Lake and Albert Lea City Arena. Riverland Community College - Albert Lea Campus and Marion Ross Performing Arts Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 631 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 631 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 631 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 631 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 631 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tana

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Clean, comfortable room. Great location not far off interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast included a variety of solid options. The pool is clean. Friendly staff and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Nathan

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Safe, clean, convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Staff & service
The staff was great and the breakfast buffet was better than most.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

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Friendly staff. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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Staff were great. Felt very appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

AMANDA

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The hotel was clean, very comfortable beds and the breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly night staff, especially easy access and parking for travelers with trailer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast options, even gluten free muffins! Comfortable beds and nice hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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About 10 min from nice eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

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The staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

colleen

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The hotel was clean and the staff were very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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Room was very clean and staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The check in was so easy and even got free breakfast vouchers for the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pet friendly. Convenient to I-90.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and attentive. Breakfast was well stocked and hot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Pam

Very clean and helpful staff. Easy to find after a long day of travel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable queen beds and nice roll in shower
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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Clean and quiet

Very clean and quiet hotel. Definitely recommend this hotel and if needed in the future would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Very clean. Very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

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The staff was wonderful and the bed was heaven. The water was very hot!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large parking area. Good hot breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gal at the front desk was so nice. We were checking in late and she was so accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024