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Holiday Inn Express Cherokee/Casino

2.5 of 5
376 Painttown Road, Highway 19 and Highway 441, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Holiday Inn Express Cherokee/Casino
Ranked #13 of 28 hotels in Cherokee
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Clover, SC
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This Holiday Inn, like so many others i've been to, The staff is great. If you go there there are very few rooms with a view of the mountains, and unless you just want to gamble, the mountains is probably why your there to begin with. Thier exercise room is average, the pool is outside, and no hot tub. What... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The scenery was beautiful, surrounded by the Smokey Mountains but really the disappointment was non-stop and the best thing about this hotel was leaving!!! 1.) Dirty tub 2.) No complimentary water/snack for being a Silver Priority Club member 3.) I had late check out but different staff members continued to knock on the door hours before I was due to... More

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Virginia Beach,VA
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Celebrating our 20 yr anniversary across from the Cherokee Casino was the greatest mini vacation. The beautiful scenery and wonderful atmosphere of the Smoky Mountains was breathtaking. The hotel and its staff were great and the breakfast delicious. The only issue I had was at around 4am I could hear the voices coming from the next room...noisy and somewhat loud.... More

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Ocala, Florida
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17 reviews 17 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Good value, close to the casino, comfortable, clean and a good breakfast. But..... there are no refrigerators in the rooms which is crazy. If you want one, you need to ask. That was my only complaint. Only way to keep anything cold was to fill the ice bucket, but the ice machine was most of the time out of service.... More

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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35 reviews 35 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

This hotel has a great location; you can walk to Harrah's, less then two blocks. There is good trout fishing just across the road. Rooms are clean and up to date, the morning free breakfast is good and there is a good selection of items.

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Greenville, South Carolina
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24 reviews 24 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Convenient location, if you are unable to get room in the Cherokee casino hotel. Walls a bit thin. People constantly slamming doors, lot of socializing in hallway, and in nearby rooms. Could also hear the feet pounding on floor upstairs too. 3rd floor is for smokers only - good Thing!! Rooms clean, large bathrooms, and variety of breakfast choices -... More

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Ocala, Florida
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42 reviews 42 reviews
31 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013 via mobile

The front desk staff was friendly and helpful. We arrived before check in time and they told us we could leave our car there while we went to the casino and gave us directions for crossing street. Room was average size and clean. No refrigerator or microwave in the room which is negative for us. Front desk gave us directions... More

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express Cherokee/Casino, responded to this review
3 May 2013

Dear jesathome, Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel following your recent stay with us. I’m glad you found the hotel to your liking and I will pass on your comments about the staff being friendly and helpful to them all, it’s always nice to hear we are getting it right. Again, I wish to thank you... More

Raleigh, North Carolina
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Way understaffed. Housekeeping was bad! On checkin..no towels or soaps and coffee pot was nasty. Next day did get towels but did not make bed nor touch the coffe pot..old filter still there. Great location and cinnamon rolls were good but had a full house and no staff!

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express Cherokee/Casino, responded to this review
24 April 2013

Dear HeidiJ433, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback. Your comments are highly valuable to us and will assist us in our continuous efforts to maintain and improve the service level we aim for. Please accept my sincere apology for the inconvenience our housekeeping may have caused during your stay. We constantly strive to... More

Senior Contributor
36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

My parents and I went to Cherokee and Maggie Valley for a spring vacation 3-day 2-night trip. We have stayed at Holiday Inn Express in Cherokee on several occasions. Our favorite thing this hotel offers is the hot breakfast. (I read the title of another reviewer incorrectly stating 'continental breakfast'.) The two mornings we stayed at this hotel the breakfast... More

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express Cherokee/Casino, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Dear MICHAEL D, Thank you for the detailed review of our hotel. I am pleased to know that the breakfast served during your visit was at par with your standards. However, I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced upon check in with our reception staff. Your comments will be relayed to them so that they can improve... More

North Carolina
Top Contributor
63 reviews 63 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

This hotel is just across from Harrahs Casino parking lot. You can actually walk across, however we drove, as we arrived after dark. The hotel was clean, and we enjoyed the free breakfast. The desk clerk wasn't overly friendly but efficient. There was the usual taxes as well as a "tribal fee" of around $7.00 added to our bill. The... More

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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Express Cherokee/ Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Cherokee/ Hotel Cherokee
Holiday Inn Express Cherokee
Holiday Inn Cherokee
Cherokee Holiday Inn
Cherokee Holiday Inn Express
Address: 376 Painttown Road, Highway 19 and Highway 441, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Region: United States > North Carolina > Cherokee
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Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#7 Family Hotels in Cherokee
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Let the Cherokee Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites be your center of operations when you visit the Cherokee area. Located at the entrance of Harrah's Cherokee Casino our brand new hotel is also just minutes from the Great Smoky National Park, trout fishing, whitewater rafting and Cherokee historical attractions. Our 93 room property not only offers beauty in landscaping and architectural design, it offers the latest in technology and superior customer service to make your stay a truly unique experience. Our spacious rooms are beautifully furnished and are equipped with high speed internet, state of the art telephone system with voice mail, remote control cable TV, irons, ironing boards and hair dryers. There are 16 suites and four ADA accessible rooms for those who might need expanded options. Your complimentary breakfast will be served in our beautiful two story Great Room which features a massive stone fireplace. You will enjoy working out in our well equipped fitness center overlooking our courtyard and pool area. When you visit Cherokee you don't have to gamble on comfort or convenience. At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites great service is always a sure bet. ... more   less 
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