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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
A buffet with labeled trays of omelets and other breakfast items.
Property amenity

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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916 13th Street SW, Spencer, IA, 51301
  • Place, Spencer Municipal Golf Course
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverview Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Clay County Heritage Center
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Expanded)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Expanded)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Basic Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Basic Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Basic Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Spencer

Within a short walk of Spencer Municipal Golf Course, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG is within 2 miles (3 km) of Riverview Park. This 68-room hotel has an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Spencer Municipal Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Riverview Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Clay County Heritage Center - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Clay County Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • West Okoboji Lake - 28 min drive - 25.5 miles

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG, guests enjoy an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and express check-in.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, coffee makers, and free newspapers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Pet weight must not exceed 80 lbs per pet
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • 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. 
  • 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:

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Spencer Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Spencer
Holiday Inn Express Suites Spencer
Holiday Inn Express Suites Spencer by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Spencer an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG?

As of Jul 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG on Jul 26, 2026 start from $156, including 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 can I see near Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG?

This hotel is located in Spencer within a short 9-minute walk of Spencer Municipal Golf Course. You'll also find Clay County Fairgrounds and Spencer Golf and Country Club within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG feature a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 8 AM and 10 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a deep soaking bathtub and free wired internet as well as an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG for a fee of USD 35 per pet, per day.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 288 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Venessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was outstanding snd the service/hospitality was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast options were fantastic…even serving sweetened vanilla almond milk! Happy to have this be our go-to place in Spencer, IA.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ikuyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and the ion was pretty spacious for family of 5. Breakfast selection was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ranae

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

Very friendly front desk and very clean

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great, and breakfast was exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a lovely stopping point during our long road trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent friendly staff. Good price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Check in was fast and easy. Check in lady (forgot her name but she said that she works at northwest Bank) was very nice and helpful!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Nice place to stay

Nice hotel try to stay here whenever through town. Comfortable bed, great shower pressure, and always really clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean, staff was all soo incredibly nice and helpful, all around a fantastic stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel met expectations! Staff was friendly and each area we used was nice and clean. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Nice facility
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy, early check-in. Clean hotel, friendly staff, and good breakfast. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing! The room was nice and the hotel was up to date.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the stay and the late check out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean nice stuff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Very satisfied with the choice to stay with holiday express.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ranae

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

Excellent stay.

Excellent stay. Super clean and I love the room arrangement.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is possibly the only clean hotel in the area. The staff were kind and the rooms were quiet. Great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, lobby, breakfast. The hotel pool is small and they don't have a hot tub, but no complaints here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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