Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CINCINNATI-N/SHARONVILLE

I booked this hotel because of the availability of two queen beds. We came with some friends that are moving away and wanted to spend some quality time with them before they leave. We visited Krohn Conservatory to see the butterfly show. Our room kind of smelled funny when we arrived. My friend said she thought she smelled smoke even though it was a non smoking room. The toliet leaked in the bathroom and the tub had old fixtures. The tub also sloped and was slick...made it hard to stand up for a shower. The beds were ok...kind of bouncy. You could hear people upstairs so it was sort of noisy. Breakfast was fair. There were hot items like sausage and a pancake machine. Not many places to sit. I guess I expected a little nicer for my $140 . When I thought of Holiday Inn Express, I imagined a little "more" for my money. I wanted it to be a really nice weekend for my friends...and the hotel was just OK. I've stayed at many 2 stars that were as nice for far less. I'm just disappointed.

I had to work, I had wifi - that's good. I missed the tea, I had only coffee. I experience some good standards at this chain, I am using with satisfaction.

I was in Sharonville for business so thankfully I didnt have to spend much time at the hotel. The room smelled of mildew and the fridge made weird noises throughout the night until I unplugged it. I asked the front desk to have house keeping deodorize my room while I was gone for the day but to my dismay I returned and the room was still smelly.

The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. They got us extra sheets and blankets, so my son could sleep on the sofa. The room was spacious and clean. The king size bad was quite comfortable even with three persons on it.