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Holiday Inn Express El Centro

2.5 of 5
350 Smoketree Drive, El Centro, CA 92243
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Holiday Inn Express El Centro
Ranked #5 of 18 hotels in El Centro
3.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Dallas Fort Worth
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

On a Trip To San Diego I found a Gem of Property to stay in El Centro, Ca. Hotel must not be very Old because this Hotel was well worth the $$$$$ to rest, work out in a Great Gymn and a fanstastic Breakfast. El Centro is the Bread Basket for the USA due to all the crops that produce... More

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CalistaF, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express El Centro, responded to this review
3 May 2012

Dear Blackhawks1960: Thank you so much for your feedback! I am so pleased that you had an enjoyable stay, and I certainly hope to see you again on any future travels that may bring you to our area. I will be passing your positive comments along to our staff. I hope that the rest of your trip to San Diego... More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

Found ourselves in El Centro without a reservation. Stopped at the HIE and they took great care of us. Yes the wireless Internet was a bit slow in the evening but in the morning it was fine. Desk clerk was pleasant to deal with, as we're all the employees we encountered. Rooms were very typical HIE. Next time we head... More

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CalistaF, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express El Centro, responded to this review
17 April 2012

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. Your willingness to share your thoughts with us is genuinely appreciated. It is feedback such as yours that enables us to anticipate and exceed the expectations of our guests. We sincerely hope to see you on your next visit to El Centro. Warm Regards, Calista Fulton Guest Relations... More

Odiham, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I am currently staying in this Hotel long term working in the Navy Air Facility in total 60+ days.... everyday I dread going back to the hotel. Poolside The Jacuzzi is always dirty. The swimming pool is so cold, just don't go in it, even relaxing by the pool is not an option as there is only 2 sun loungers...... More

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CalistaF, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express El Centro, responded to this review
24 April 2012

My sincerest apologies for the inconveniences you encountered during your stay. With the information you provided, it has enabled us to address these concerns and hopefully served the purpose of salvaging your stay. I can assure you that your experience is not typical of our usual standard of service as we usually do a much better job of taking care... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012 via mobile

This hotel should be listed as a trainer. Nothing in the hotel is above average. Everything is standard. Check in staff, housekeeping, room size and design. The good: it is just off the freeway, restaurants are nearby, check in is simple, housekeeping staff are helpful. The bad: walls are thin. Hallway noise can be disturbing. Flat screen TV, but not... More

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express El Centro, responded to this review
9 April 2012

acoachcool, First of all, thank you very much for your recent stay. I am so sorry to see you did not enjoy your overall experience with us. It is IHG's goal to consistently provide superior service and accommodations and your comments are very important to us. The feedback we receive from our valued guests, like you, enables us to target... More

Toronto
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

This Holiday Inn Express is a very basic clean room hotel. We asked for a room overlooking the pool to escape the noise. The parking is a little crazy at the front with some of those tiny tiny spots that you use a can opener to get in and out of your car, but there is more parking in the... More

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IHGCare, Guest Relations IHGCare at Holiday Inn Express El Centro, responded to this review
22 March 2012

Dear azahunting, I apologize for the issues you had with the water. We take comments such as your very seriously. I have sent you a private message in effort to obtain more information. I look forward to hearing back from you. Katie J Case Manager IHGCare More

toronto
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

This hotel was noisy, and the internet was almost impossible to get and the business centre was one computer in middle of lobby. Terrible for business. Hotels are limited in this place but def. not for those who have to work while they travel.

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Case Manager at Holiday Inn Express El Centro, responded to this review
15 March 2012

Dear Odessasteppe, Thank you for taking the time to write your review. I apologize that you were having problems connecting to the internet. Next time you are here please let us know so we can assist you with the connection. Once again, Thanks for your time. Katie J Case Manager IHGCare More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

In El Centro your choices are limited the Marriott properties by the mall are a little nicer but this hotel is perfectly usable. Not a top performer and it doesn't distinguish itself in any regard but you get what you can expect from this brand. The location is good one exit west of Dogwood. So you are close to most... More

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Alpine, California
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

I often come to El Centro, so thought this one was worth a shot. The hotel seems very nice from the outside and lobby. Location could be better as it does not have anything other than fast food close by. The rooms are better than other hotels I have found here, but my stay had lots of problems. #1 horrible... More

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Southern California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Rooms are typical. Breakfast was always an issue - kept running out of food, juice, etc. Dryer ruined several pieces of clothes and management was not responsive to fixing or coming up with any other option. This hotel gets worse every year!

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Pennsylvania
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62 reviews 62 reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2011

I attempted to check in early but my room wasnt ready - the front desk staff could not have been nicer and even called to have the room made up early for me. They were all so very friendly. The hotel is very nice for a Holiday Inn and while I was there they were just landscaping all around the... More

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Address: 350 Smoketree Drive, El Centro, CA 92243
Price range (per night):* 113 AUD - 164 AUD

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