Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Spencer with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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In the heart of the city, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer offers a refreshing retreat with dry cleaning/laundry services and an indoor pool. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, work out at the 24-hour gym, or take advantage of express check-out and luggage storage - guests rave about this hotel's overall condition.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 15 of 15 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Expanded)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Expanded)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Basic Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
916 13th Street SW, Spencer, IA, 51301

What's nearby

  • Spencer Municipal Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Clay County Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Clay County Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Spencer Golf and Country Club - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • West Okoboji Lake - 29 min drive - 19.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Prime Rib - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪BlackEarth Java - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG

Hotel in the city center
At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour gym, and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • 1 meeting room, free newspapers, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All 68 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 80 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–10 PM.

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

As of Nov 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG on Nov 14, 2025 start from $149.0, 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.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Spencer, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Spencer Municipal Golf Course and Riverview Park. Clay County Heritage Center and Oneota Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Spencer by IHG Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 271 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Karam

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service during a very busy time for the hotel. The lobby configuration makes it easy for different groups to meet or gather. Impressive service at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

We drove 3+ hours to attend a funeral and they were so kind to let us check in early so we could shower and change clothes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Great experience to accommodate our friends

Fantastic people working the front desk, allowing our group to hang out in the lobby area as we were there for a funeral and had several friends we had not seen for years! Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

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

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, bathroom has room to place items, bed is very comfy and just an overall great fit for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jen

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

Very nice hotel.

This was a very nice hotel, but we were bummed that the pool wqsnt working. My kids were really looking forward to that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Staff & service
Some of the things in our room did not work
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaicha

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

Family Trip

Came to visit family! Front desk staff was kind quick and so helpful! Breakfast was good. Pool was awesome too! Room was super clean and so nice! Great layout!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front Desk Clerk the evening I checked in (which was 08/01/23) was very professional, helpful and friendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very pleasant. The rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable. However the pillows were a little too soft for our necks we woke up in neck pain. Otherwise everything else was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Stay away fro Hotels.com

I will never use Hotels.com again as I reserved 2 rooms and when I arrived hotels.com had only sent confirmation to the hotel for 1 room and will not refund the money I paid for the 2nd room on my reservation. Have use hotels.com for many years never again!!!!! I have my receipt for 2 rooms booked and paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Beds were a bit stiff. But other than that everything was fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
A washcloth used by a former customer was left in the bathroom. The noise level was louder than expected for a new structure in the room as well as the lobby. The main lobby was an echo chamber as there was nothing to absorb the sounds of voices, footfalls, laughter, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Natasha

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

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Nice facility
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean & nice. When I asked for a blanket for the bed, they said ‘sure’ and provided one right away. I get really cold due to blood thinners, so that was a big deal for me. Everything was clean & all the staff was nice - the cleaning lady we passed in the hall even wished us a good day. Your hotel is the kind of place I really appreciate when we need a place to stay. Not all hotels are clean, nor are all staff helpful. I should note here that I booked this stay through Expedia, which has caused friction with other hotel staff. One such hotel’s staff were unhappy with guests that booked through Expedia due to them receiving a reduced rate for the rooms - yes, they told us that. That type of thing should never be cause to treat the hotel guest differently. It should have been handled between the hotel & Expedia. That’s the reason I’m especially happy that the staff at your hotel offered excellent customer service. So thank you very much for providing a great place to stay and staff that was very willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ted

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