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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Blanden Memorial Art Museum in Fort Dodge

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Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Extra Floor Space) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Indoor pool
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
300 S 31st St, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501
  • Fort Frenzy
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Iowa Central Community College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Fort Dodge Country Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Extra Floor Space) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Extra Floor Space)

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

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Fort Dodge

Heart of Fort Dodge.You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Blanden Memorial Art Museum and 6 miles (10 km) of Webster County Fairgrounds with a stay here. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Community Orchards and Kennedy Memorial County Park.

What's nearby

  • Fort Frenzy - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blanden Memorial Art Museum - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Iowa Central Community College - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Fort Dodge Country Club - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Webster County Fairgrounds - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Tico - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bootleggers - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG

Hotel near Blanden Memorial Art Museum in Fort Dodge
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and a convenience store. Self parking is free.

This Fort Dodge hotel is smoke free.

  • 82 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG offers 82 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Accommodations have kitchenettes with microwaves.

This Fort Dodge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the 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

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG is 5.1 mi (11-min drive) away from the Fort Dodge, IA (FOD-Fort Dodge Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Mar 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG on Apr 8, 2025 start from $154.99, 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 Fort Dodge by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG to downtown Fort Dodge?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG is 1.8 mi away from Fort Dodge.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fort Dodge by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 266 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great staff, service and food.
Great service, staff and food! The exterior of the building and the lobby seemed newer and refreshed but the room we were in seemed a little worn and slightly dated decor. Regardless, our stay was comfortable and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazingly welcoming!! Mom of two young kids- they had hot chocolate, cookies, and items to color. Very accommodating and positive experience !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Thought i was paying for comfort
The king size bed was hard as a rock. Nothing better than all the rest. Will not spend extra money to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had a place to gut my birds!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family Weekend event
Stay for family event. Room was cozy. Service good. Breakfast was adequate. Staff was very good and professional. Stay was quiey.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

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

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff was very rude.lots of kids running around abd decided i was responsible for all.made me feel uncomfortable stayin there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast needs work
The place was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was ok. Not very warm. Every one was pleasent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Business traveler
Not so great.
First room have smoke detector beeping every few minutes. Second room had no TV signall
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Giselle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Late night check in front desk person was unfriendly and rude. He also scared me by making references to murders. I am a business woman traveling alone
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Cincinnati

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great business class hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas, Bennington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort and Service
I have always enjoyed staying at The Holiday Inn Express, sometimes it’s really hard to get a room and I truly understand.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel.
Very clean and great breakfast. Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Katie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fun trip
Extremely quiet and comfortable. Nice breakfast selection.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rickey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle, Weldon

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very slow staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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