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Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near T-Rex

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Exterior
Free buffet breakfast
Exterior
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
In the heart of Utah, Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland, an IHG Hotel offers a warm welcome with a free breakfast buffet and dry cleaning/laundry services. Unwind in the spa tub or lounge by the indoor pool with sun loungers; stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy convenient amenities like luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Shower)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Vernal, Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG is in the city center. Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum and Western Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include T-Rex and Dinosaur National Monument. Dinaland Golf Course is another place to visit that comes recommended. Enjoy the great outdoors with hunting, rock climbing, and horse riding, or hop on a bike rental nearby and explore all the area has to offer.
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1515 Highway 40, Vernal, UT, 84078

What's nearby

  • T-Rex - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Independence Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Vernal Theater - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Western Heritage Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Vernal, UT (VEL-Vernal Regional) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Beans and Brews Vernal - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬1 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG

Hotel near T-Rex
Located close to Western Heritage Museum and Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A computer station, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 69 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Vernal-Dinosaurland
Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Vernal Utah
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Vernal
Holiday Inn Express Vernal
Holiday Inn Vernal
Vernal Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Vernal Dinosaurland
Express Vernal Dinosaurland

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 100 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Vernal-Dinosaurland by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Vernal, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from T-Rex and within 3 mi (5 km) of Western Heritage Museum and Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum. Dinaland Golf Course and Dinosaur National Monument are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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