Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Bartow with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Exterior
Free buffet breakfast
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1565 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL, 33830
  • Place, Mary Holland Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Fraser Trail
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Polk County Historical Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bartow

Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG places you within a leisurely stroll of Mary Holland Park and Fort Fraser Trail. This hotel has 66 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Mary Holland Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fort Fraser Trail - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bartow Regional Medical Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Polk County Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Historic L. B. Brown House Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 16 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Broadway Diner - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG

Hotel in Bartow with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
At Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room.
42-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Outdoor pool
The following facilities are closed on Friday and Saturday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Bartow Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Bartow
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Bartow
Bartow Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Bartow
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Bartow
Holiday Inn Express Bartow Hotel
Inn Express Bartow Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG?

This hotel is located in Bartow, a short 20-minute walk from Polk County Historical Museum and also 12 minutes on foot from Fort Fraser Trail. You'll also find Bartow Mall and City of Bartow Golf Course within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is limited, accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available.

Does Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG include a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness facility plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs.

Does Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG have a hot tub?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG offers free buffet breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Will Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG is Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL), which is 15.2 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Avon Park, FL (AVO-Avon Park Executive), which is around 29.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 635 out of 947 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 947 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 947 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 947 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 947 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay, very clean and staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly Staff

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Was Amazing The room was clean, the pool was clean, the staff was very friendly, and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

lynne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very clean and updated. Free breakfast offers different hot and cold options. Front desk staff and breakfast attendant are exceptionally friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and welcoming front desk service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenia

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alberto

Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good experience

In town for a softball tournament and it was perfect for us. Great location for the tournament and really appreciated the included breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, BARTOW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet and good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Johnny

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean location, friendly staff and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025