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

2.5 star property

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A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other breakfast items.
Fitness facility
Exterior
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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77820 Main St E, Albert Lea, MN, 56007
  • Place, Fountain Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Freeborn County Historical Society
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Albert Lea City Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small drawer unit.

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

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

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Suite, 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds

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

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small drawer unit.

Standard Room

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

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small drawer unit.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small drawer unit.

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a small drawer unit.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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

An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a business center are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Albert Lea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to Freeborn County Historical Society. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a business center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • 5 minutes by car from Fountain Lake and 6 minutes from Freeborn County Historical Society
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG. Free self parking is available.
Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 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
  • 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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 2 percent tourism fee will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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)
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 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"

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 649 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely front desk staff person. Lisa. Clean comfortable room. Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Great location not far off interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Had a really nice experience here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price. Rooms were a little worn, especially bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful accommodations!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - friendly and helpful, Breakfast on the first day was terrible. I couldnt eat it. Ironcially day two was MUCH better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great one night stop
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean, convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorrayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brandy put our group of rooms all together which was awesome. Grandkids loved the hotel and breakfast was great! Would stay again... hopefully not for another funeral.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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

AMANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, very comfortable beds and the breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well kept. Front desk staff was very nice and knowledgeable. Beds were very comfy. The breakfast had something for everyone and was tasty. We'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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

Eric

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

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Felt very appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All were good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the staff were very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

YING V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful area and nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
About 10 min from nice eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022