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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
Fitness facility
Exterior
Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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77820 Main St E, Albert Lea, MN, 56007
  • Place, Fountain Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Freeborn County Historical Society
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Albert Lea City Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Albert Lea

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Albert Lea, within a 10-minute drive of Fountain Lake and Freeborn County Historical Society. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Albert Lea City Arena and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Riverland Community College - Albert Lea Campus.

What's nearby

  • Fountain Lake - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Freeborn County Historical Society - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Albert Lea City Arena - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Marion Ross Performing Arts Center - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Riverland Community College - Albert Lea Campus - 5 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trail's Travel Center - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Skol Woodfire Grill & Tavern - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG offers 66 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium cable television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Albert Lea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 66 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Express check-in available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 2 percent tourism fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 5:30 AM to 11 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express ALBERT LEA I-35

Holiday Inn Express Hotel ALBERT LEA I-35

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites ALBERT LEA I 35

Inn Express Albert Lea I35

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Albert Lea I 35

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Albert Lea I 35 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Albert Lea I 35 an IHG Hotel

"Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Albert Lea I 35 an IHG Hotel"

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albert Lea - I-35 by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 637 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jonna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tana, Lee's Summit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Great location not far off interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast included a variety of solid options. The pool is clean. Friendly staff and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brandy put our group of rooms all together which was awesome. Grandkids loved the hotel and breakfast was great! Would stay again... hopefully not for another funeral.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All were good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meranda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
All of the above
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Had a really nice experience here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, clean, convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy access
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Felt very appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

10/10 Excellent

trent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very well kept. Front desk staff was very nice and knowledgeable. Beds were very comfy. The breakfast had something for everyone and was tasty. We'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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