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
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free buffet breakfast
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1565 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL, 33830
  • Mary Holland Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • The Circle B Bar Reserve
  • Polk County Historical Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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Room options

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
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

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

Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

About the neighborhood

Bartow

Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG places you within a short walk of Mary Holland Park and within a mile (2 km) of Bartow Regional Medical Center. 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
  • Bartow Regional Medical Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Polk County Historical Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Lakeside Village - 18 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 23 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Broadway Diner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 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.

Languages

English

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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

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 6-minute walk from Mary Holland Park and also 20 minutes on foot from Polk County Historical Museum. You'll also find Bartow Mall and Historic L. B. Brown House Museum 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.

Is Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG a good place to stay for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG?

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.

Holiday Inn Express Bartow by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 906 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 906 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 906 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 906 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 906 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

Wonderful Stay with a Perfect Breakfast!

We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel. It was quiet, clean, and very comfortable. The highlight for us was definitely the breakfast — 10 out of 10! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

grace

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean… good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Delmarie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was the best one during our trip. The beds were very comfortable, the room was spacious and clean. The breakfast options were great and the staff was very friendly. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

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

10/10 Excellent

Igor, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latricia

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

Coming back...

Great location and greater cuetomer service. The breakfast was pretty good too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria I.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, staff is super nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

katherine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branden

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Amenities
Everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, miramar

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Ver clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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