Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

3.5 star property
Hotel connected to the convention center in Effingham with free parking

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Exterior
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1301 Avenue Of Mid America, Effingham, IL, 62401
  • Effingham Performance Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Lake Sara
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Effingham County Courthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬

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Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Living Area)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Living Area)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility)

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

Suite, Multiple Beds (Living Area)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Hearing Accessible (Mobility, Access Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Effingham

Within a short walk of Effingham Performance Center, Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG is within 2 miles (3 km) of TREC Calico Trail. This 3.5-star hotel has 112 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. Located centrally in Effingham, it's connected to the convention center and also close to HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital and Lake Sara.

What's nearby

  • Effingham Performance Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Lake Sara - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Cross at the Crossroads - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 8 min drive
  • Indianapolis Intl. Airport (IND) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG

Hotel connected to the convention center in Effingham with free parking
Guests staying at Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG enjoy an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
37-inch flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • TK Grille

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5,277 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (55 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 4 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG?

Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG?

As of Jul 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG on Jul 13, 2025 start from $109.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG?

This hotel is located in Effingham within a short 13-minute walk of Effingham Performance Center. You'll also find Lake Sara and Effingham County Courthouse within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG?

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

Does Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG have a casino at the property?

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

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

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG have a hot tub?

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

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

Yes, Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at TK Grille.

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

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG?

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

Holiday Inn Effingham by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 616 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

Wonderful

Hotel was extremely beds were super comfortable clean staff was so friendly. We had been traveling for days and we were so tired. The beds were the best beds I have slept in at a hotel ever. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The bed was very uncomfortable. It sunk in the middle making for a very uncomfortable night trying to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

My choice in Effingham

My go to hotel any time I go through Effingham. Great staff, clean, quiet rooms, plenty to do nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

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

OK

Room was nice, very spacious, towels were rough. The room was very noisy, I asked for a quieter room, but attendant said that was the only handicap room available. Seems a shame that hotels only seem to reserve handicap rooms in noisy areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Lobby and restaurant area are upgraded and very nice. Staff was pleasant. Room and other areas are a bit run down. Would still stay again if passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene, Palmerton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel off of a major highway. Great stopping point
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Molly

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

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Won't be staying again

The room left something to be desired. It was dated and overpriced for the facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stop
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Fowlerville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

6/10 Okay

Susan, Trilla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Jacuzzi seemed dirty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the staff and bar area. Good food and awesome staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024