I typically expect a certain level of cleanliness and quality from a Holiday Inn Express & Suites—especially one affiliated with Hilton—but unfortunately, this stay fell short in many areas.
While I will say the bed sheets were clean and comfortable, nearly everything else was subpar. The carpet in the room was visibly dirty—my socks were filthy after walking around. The AC unit took hours to cool down and made a constant, disruptive noise. There was dark grey dust around the vents on the walls, and the wall next to one of the beds had visible footprints. The window hadn’t been cleaned from the previous stay; there were handprints—likely from a child—still on the glass.
The room itself didn’t feel secure. Even with the deadbolt locked, the door felt flimsy. These aren’t just cosmetic issues—they make a guest feel uneasy.
The lobby was another disappointment. When we returned from our dinner outside the hotel there were crumbs all over the floor under the tables. By the time we checked out early Monday morning (at 7 AM), the same crumbs were still there—clearly untouched. I used the lobby restroom before leaving and was horrified: one stall had human waste, another had water and urine all over the floor. This was not during pool hours, so there’s no excuse for that condition.
It’s clear that housekeeping standards and overall maintenance are severely lacking. Public areas should be presentable at all times—especially in a well-known chain hotel.