Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Lobby
Free daily self-service breakfast
Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Private kitchenette

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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300 S 31st St, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
  • Place, Fort Frenzy
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Central Community College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Dodge Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG

An indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free self-serve breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and a meeting room are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG offers 82 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations have kitchenettes with microwaves.

This Fort Dodge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
During your stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG, you're just a quick walk from Fort Frenzy. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free self-serve breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Blanden Memorial Art Museum and 10 minutes from Webster County Fairgrounds
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a convenience store. Self parking is free.

This Fort Dodge hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free self-serve breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2014
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

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: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 317 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 317 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 317 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 317 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 317 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and close to all attractions
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good 24 hr coffee service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good hotel. I wish oatmeal wasn’t instant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager who checked us in was amazing. Very friendly and very knowledgeable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Sarah

Something was off with the pool chemicals. We all had a reaction, burning eyes and skin. Had to go to the pharmacy for eye drops.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a comfortable room. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Great stay!

Dawn was so helpful to us when we were looking for an urged care! Comfortable bed, nuce shower and lots of choices at breakfast. Will stay again if we're in town!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, easy parking, and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Great hotel.

Very clean and great breakfast. Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location, clean property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great business class hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Loran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean room, convenient parking and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice - hot tub perfect / rooms comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Deborea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool area was dirty but good facilities. Breakfast was great and the room was huge!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the convenience of where it was located close to grocery stores, gas stations, restaurants, etc. The staff was also extremely friendly and helpful and made our stay enjoyable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel. I would give it a 5 star rating, but it’s getting $$ to stay a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024