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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Empire Mall

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Just steps from Great Plains Zoo, Holiday Inn Express offers a free breakfast buffet. Guests can relax in the indoor pool and spa tub or work out in the 24-hour gym. Multilingual staff provide dry cleaning and express check-out.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Dining)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Dining) | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Dining)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2501 S Shirley Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106

What's nearby

  • Cinemark Century Sioux Falls 14 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Empire Mall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Avera Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Great Plains Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sherman Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fryn' Pan - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG

Hotel near Empire Mall
Located close to Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 117 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Dec 14 - Dec 15
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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 900 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 21 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit 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)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Empire Mall Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Empire Mall Hotel Sioux Falls
Holiday Inn Express Empire Mall Sioux Falls
Holiday Inn Express Sioux Falls Empire Mall Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Sioux Falls Empire Mall
Holiday Inn Express Suites Empire Mall
Holiday Inn Express Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall
Holiday Inn Express Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG?

As of Dec 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG on Dec 14, 2025 start from $130.0, 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 Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG located?

Located in Mall District, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Empire Mall and within 3 mi (5 km) of The Outdoor Campus and Great Plains Zoo. USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial and Augustana College are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux Falls At Empire Mall by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast good, staff very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the stay and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hagel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place but there pool area was shut down
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sammi

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

Great hotel!

Beautiful room, very clean, and fabulous breakfast (so many options!). Loved our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. It was clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hagel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Liked: Amenities
The room was nice, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was on point and the staff were fantastic. They cleaned off the tables regularly so there were always cleans tables to sit at. The food area was very neatly prepped and kept clean. I was very impressed with the service and the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable. The breakfast was great. The staff were very kind. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hagel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a really nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sonya m

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

Nice place to stay

We enjoyed our stay! Nice pool! Good neighborhood!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and open. Free breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J

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

Clean and Quiet

I so enjoyed staying at this Holiday Inn. The room was very clean and quiet, the bed was comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well lit parking area. Beds super soft and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check in. Nice clean room. delicious convenient breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hagel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

shellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd time staying here, breakfast is amazing again, friendliness of the staff during the entire stay was great, always welcomed us when we cane back from visiting the sights. We definitely will be staying again next year with my family. The only thing i would recommend is taller toilets,lol.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hagel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good during our stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All went well. Very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet stay...easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherman

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
one place we always try to stay when we go to sioux falls its always neat and clean and staff is always friendly really nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hagel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is good quite place and I was impressed with their breakfast and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025