Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Exterior
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.
A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other food items.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1861 Riverway Dr, Lancaster, OH, 43130
  • Place, Hocking Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Glassco Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hocking Hills State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG

Along with a 24-hour fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business center and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG offers 79 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cinemark River Valley Mall. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • 10 minutes by foot from Cinemark River Valley Mall and a 4-minute drive from Hocking Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Lancaster hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast on weekdays from 6 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 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: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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 smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Lancaster
Holiday Inn Express Lancaster
Lancaster Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Lancaster Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 792 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 792 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 792 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 792 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 792 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean, staff were great and the breakfast was delicious! I would highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & fresh hot breakfast, lots of choices.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff was friendly, good breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fantastic...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness
Updated clean and fresh and a wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast options were great. Food was hot and replenished frequently. The rooms were updated with large TVs, a work space and a designated space to place your luggage. It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything met all my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable! We had to bring our miniature dachshund and everyone was so welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, everyone and everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. Staff was super nice and helpful. Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 night for business.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and great breakfast and love the noon checkout
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast -- one of the best in recent travels. Plenty of warm/hot choices along with the usual breakfast selections. Automated coffee maching makes excellent coffee from freshly ground beans. Bathtub drain very slow, needs attention.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean updated room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Amber

Room was nice, staf
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and looked like it had just been remodeled.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay everything's updated and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles and Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, Friendly Staff, Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was convenient & easy to find. All staff members we encountered were professional, friendly, and very helpful. The room was spacious, comfortable, and clean. It was the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property- great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025