Hotel Overview
Great People
The staff at this hotel is exemplary. They were all friendly, personable and knowledgeable.
The...
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Smiley1
- Oct 26, 2011
AWESOME!
FREAKIN ASWESOME- VERY FRIENDLY! GOOD BREAKFAST! PRETTY NICE POOL! (WELL NICE FOR FAIRBANKS) WILL...
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the traveling yodeler!
- Mar 8, 2011
Hotel Map
400 MERHAR AVE., FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
- Area served
- FAIRBANKS
- Nearby airports
- Fairbanks International Airport, (FAI), 8.00, Mile
- Area description
- Suburban - SUBURBAN
Amenities
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
- Business center
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Cribs Available
- Desk with Lamp
- Email Service
- FAX
- Free breakfast
- Free Local Telephone Calls
- Free Newspaper
- Hairdryer in Room
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- Ice Machine
- In Room Movies
- Indoor Pool
- Internet Access
- Ironing Board
- Lounge
- Maid Service
- Microwave
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Parking
- Phone with speaker
- Pool
- Rollaway Beds
- Sofa Bed
- Temperature Control
- TV
Dining
- Chili's
- Serving lunch & dinner
- Dillenger's
- Serves dinner
- Ichiban's
- Serves dinner
- Blue Loon Theater Club
- If you like theme parties, be sure to check out the Blue Loon Theater Club for such affairs as the foam party or Battle of the Bands.
- Howling Dog Saloon
- If you prefer live music, visit the Howling Dog Saloon where a live band is showcased four nights a week.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 3:03 PM
- Check-out:
- 1:12 PM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz
Guest Reviews (19)
Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites FAIRBANKS
- All travelers (19) 4.1 / 5
- Business (1) 5 / 5
- Couples (5) 3.8 / 5
- Families (10) 4.1 / 5
- Friends (3) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.1
- Hotel staff:
- 4.3
- Room comfort:
- 4.4
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 3.7
84%
would recommend to a friend.
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chris from AK
Family Friendly Getaway
The hotel is near shopping opportunities, which is great for families. The warm breakfast choices are very nice as well. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Smiley1
Great People
The staff at this hotel is exemplary. They were all friendly, personable and knowledgeable. The hotel had nice personal touches, including homemade cookies from one of the staff and fun Halloween decorations. The location was great, with major shopping and restaurants within a short walk. Our only let down was the pool area was broken with no repair date in sight.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Meijer and Walmart were very close. Great for inroom muchies and lunch!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
calfhutch
family visit
Dirty linen, no towels, air conditioning not working, power outage. When I asked for clean towels, they said "come get them" 80 degrees in the room. Hair all over the bathroom floor.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Traveler
Fairbanks HIE
The hotel was nice, but nothing special. The breakfast that was served never has Holiday Inn's cinnamon buns. The lady just kept saying "maybe tomorrow". We stayed there for 8 nights. Two of the days our room was never cleaned. Even when it was "cleaned", it was just barely making the bed and only replacing towels. Housekeeping really needs to work on their job.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
At the "better" dining establishments, eat in the bar area instead of the dining room. Your bill will be a fraction of the cost and the food will be worth it.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
the traveling yodeler!
AWESOME!
FREAKIN ASWESOME- VERY FRIENDLY! GOOD BREAKFAST! PRETTY NICE POOL! (WELL NICE FOR FAIRBANKS) WILL FOR SURE BE GOING BACK! VIVA LAS HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
nice location!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
unhappy visitor
Horrible day at the holiday inn!
Stayed here so I could take my son swimming. HORRIBLE idea! Ordered the hotel room online and when I went to check in they charged my card an additional $100 for 'incidentals' ...which being on a budget, left us NO money to do anything with during our stay. On top of that our truck got so cold overnight that it wouldn't start the next morning and the hotel WOULD NOT cooperate with us. They said if we weren't checked out in time, they would charge us for 1/2 a day...mind you we had a 6 month old baby with us!!!! My husband sat outside for over an hour trying to get our truck to start in -40• weather! We ended up having to call a tow truck to come just so we could get our truck home, a whole 5 miles away TOPS! And how did we pay for this? We didn't! We luckily were USAA insurance members & roadside assistance came and saved our butts! So thanks for nothing holiday inn! & thanks for everything USAA!...and on top of everything, this all happened on my birthday!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Many stores just a short walk from hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Big mike
Unbeatable location for the price
Excellent hotel to stay at would recommend to anybody that goes to fairbanks to check out holiday inn express.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
mommom of 8
the good and just a little bad
Convenient to shopping, banks, main highway, and a few restaurants. Good starting point for tourist attractions, most within a 50 mile radius (hey, it's Alaska!) Polite and helpful staff, clean facilities, nice breakfast (more than we could begin to eat...with some small changes daily...not bored with breakfast after a 6 night stay.) Only down side, we stayed in until about 10 AM daily with 'do not disturb' sign out. Missed getting the bed made and fresh towels one day, although the cleaning ladies/maids were supposed to check the rooms twice a day to make sure no one was missed. But clean towels and clothes were promptly delivered when I told them of oversight. Comfortable bed and chair, big TV, and hidden microwave and refrigerator made it seem a 'cut aove'. I would definitely stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Not Applicable
Plan your activities by distance and general area. You can fit more in your stay and avoid driving over the same road twice just to get to a further out attraction.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
DC
Fantasatic Start to Alaskan Trip
Visiting Fairbanks
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Hockey fans
Good location, easily accessible.
This was our second time at this hotel. It is new and has a very friendly and cooperative staff. It offers an easily accessible business center, a variety of healthy and tasty options for breakfast, including hot and cold cereal,eggs, breads, etc. This time our room was not cleaned some days and not until evening, and only after we inquired. The location of our room faced the highway and was noisy with the traffic.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Turtle Club was wonderful suggestion from the staff for prime rib and crab legs.
