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Express Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Wharton with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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2393 FM 102, Wharton, TX, 77488
  • Dinosaur Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wharton County Junior College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Riverfront Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Eagle Lake, TX (ELA)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room with 2 Queen Beds

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

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Wharton

Within a short walk of OakBend Medical Center - Wharton Hospital Campus, Express Inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of Colorado River. This hotel has 45 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • OakBend Medical Center - Wharton Hospital Campus - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dinosaur Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Wharton County Junior College - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Riverfront Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Wharton City Historical Museum - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Houston William Hobby Airport (HOU) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hinze's Country Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Express Inn

Hotel in Wharton with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at Express Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Additional amenities include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include sofa beds, coffee makers, and phones.

Languages

English

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Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Wharton by IHG

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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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$147 nightly
The price is $166
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Express Inn Wharton
Express Wharton
Express Inn Hotel
Express Inn Wharton
Express Inn Hotel Wharton

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Express Inn?

Express Inn offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see close to Express Inn?

This hotel is located in Wharton, close to Riverfront Park, Dinosaur Park, and Eastgate Plaza. You'll also find Colorado River and Wharton City Historical Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Express Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Express Inn feature a casino at the property?

No, Express Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Express Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Express Inn good for couples?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Express Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Express Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Express Inn offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Express Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Express Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Express Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Express Inn?

The closest major airport to Express Inn is Eagle Lake, TX (ELA), which is 25.1 mi away (41 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Express Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Express Inn.

Express Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 226 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

john

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yulanda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and fresh sheets
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not nice

Had to leave within 2 hours due to mold smell. The situation gave me a horrible headache and sinus problems. we left without checking out. I would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Laid out like a motel, but very clean inside and the staff was nice. For the price it was well worth it. Super cheap!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Emmett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was a joke. Cold coffee, food looked like it was a couple days old. Fortunately Buccee’s is right next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everuthong great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Karintha

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 3rd time staying here and will continue to book here every time we are visiting Wharton. The room is perfect, very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness
No frills or anything special, but clean older property at a fair price.

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Winona

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very clean, updated room. Parking lot well lit. Bed was super comfortable. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernestine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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