Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clinton

Holiday Inn Express is IHG's mid-range Holiday Inn sub-brand, positioned between value-tier Holiday Inn and upscale Crowne Plaza. The Express sub-brand was launched in the early 1990s as a streamlined limited-service version of the Holiday Inn concept — eliminating the on-site restaurant and bar in favor of a focused room-plus-breakfast package at lower operational cost.

Brand-standard features include complimentary Express Start hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi throughout the property, free parking at most locations, an on-site fitness center, and an on-site pool at properties large enough to accommodate one. The IHG One Rewards loyalty program integration is one of the brand's competitive features for frequent travelers.

The complimentary Express Start hot breakfast is the brand's signature amenity. Breakfast is served daily from approximately 6am to 10am in a dedicated breakfast area off the lobby. The offering includes hot items rotating through scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, breakfast potatoes, biscuits and gravy, the brand's signature cinnamon rolls, oatmeal, and waffles or pancakes prepared made-to-order on guest-operated equipment.

Cold items include yogurt selections, fresh fruit, cereal options, pastries and breads, and a coffee-and-juice bar with multiple coffee options. The breakfast quality is broadly consistent with the brand's national standards and represents perhaps the strongest single value differentiator for Holiday Inn Express at the mid-range price point compared to budget-tier chain alternatives.

Breakfast is included in the room rate without any additional fee. The breakfast inclusion meaningfully reduces typical travel-day morning expenses and makes the property practical for travelers wanting to start driving early without finding a separate breakfast stop.

The property offers approximately 70-80 guest rooms across multiple floors. Standard king and queen-double rooms feature the typical Holiday Inn Express configuration with private bathroom (often a walk-in shower rather than a tub-shower combination, consistent with the brand's design preference), in-room refrigerator and microwave in most rooms, in-room coffee maker, and the standard amenity package. Suites add a separate sitting area with a sofa bed.

The indoor pool is one of the property's distinguishing amenities, particularly useful during winter months and inclement weather. The fitness center offers a standard mid-range chain-hotel cardio-and-weights package. Other amenities include a small business center, self-service guest laundry, and a small lobby market.

Pricing typically runs $130-$190 per night for standard rooms depending on season and day of week. Suites are priced $40-$60 more per night. IHG One Rewards members can use points for free nights. Pet-friendly accommodation is available with a per-stay pet fee.