Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino in Cherokee

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Exterior
Pool
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
376 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Cherokee Bear Zoo
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cherokee

In Cherokee .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 2 miles (3 km) of Oconaluftee Islands Park with a stay here. Eastern Cherokee Agency and Cherokee Welcome Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brio Restaurant Group - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Hotel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino in Cherokee
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness center, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG. Self parking is free.
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cherokee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Cherokee Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Cherokee Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino
Inn Express Cherokee Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG is 54.9 mi (66-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG?

As of Mar 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG on Mar 30, 2025 start from $104.0, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG offers free full breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (6-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG to downtown Cherokee?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG is 1.1 mi away from Cherokee.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Stay
We enjoyed our stay; the hotel was clean and the staff was friendly !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good accept the shower. It was a faucet we never saw before so took some time to figure it out. Then we saw the instructions on the mirror.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

8/10 Good

Cuiyan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in this hotel during the Thanksgiving holiday so there were no restaurants nearby open at night. However, on the other side of the street, there is the Casino resort. It is very close and easy to walk there. The staff at the front desk were very nice and friendly. Even though the hotel feels a little bit old compared with the others that we lived in during the entire trip, I still think it is good enough. The only comment is the television is not a smart TV. Our kid didn't like the channels with advertisements at all. If there is a TV that could connect with Netflix, that would be ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, Great quality amazing breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Beth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beware of funky smells
We have stayed before. Spent 2 nights. Overall good experience. One of our rooms had a funky smell. Ended up finding a half eaten corn dog under the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

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

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was fine. Employees on phones. Not friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Megan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we checked in the door to our room had to be picked up and man handled to shut as it was broken. When we told staff our door was broken we were told there were no rooms to move us to. We managed to muscle the door to a proper position so it would close. Our room backed up to the kitchen so we were awake at 530 because you hear what sounded like pans being thrown across the room, and loud music. We came back later that morning and was able to be moved to another room that was better but when we got up to the room it smelled like marijuana. We thought it was coming from the vent when we were trying to figure out where it was coming from and looked out the window where staff was smoking marijuana below our room and it was coming through the air conditioning. When staff at the front desk was told because I was very unhappy because we do not use illegal substances and we had children with us the staff said oh well it’s legal here. I did not want my children exposed to anything. Hot water in the second room appeared not to work but when maintenance came up it was shown to us that it only worked when turned all the way to cold. Very unhappy for what I paid for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and great variety for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shenika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was able to change rooms from one bed to two beds without any additional fee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

GLENN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sara

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Josef

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sherry, Woodland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good. The only thing is the hotel is dated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and knowledgeable staff. Super clean room especially the bathroom. Overall excellent experience upon checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary A

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than the room door needing some attention maintenance wise, our stay was excellent. Front desk staff very professional & polite, also the breakfast staff both Thursday & Friday staff I forgot their names but both very professional & polite. The bath towels probably need more softener they were pretty stiff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay in Cherokee
We have stayed in Holiday Inn Express’s before, this one is like the others, great accommodations and great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024