Passing through Ogden with our dogs, we decided to stay at the Holiday Inn Express just off the expressway. With a convenient location and a great pet policy, this seemed like a promising place to spend the night. We've had some very good experiences with Holiday Inn Express, so our expectations were perhaps a bit too high.

Climbing up the stairway to the top floor, we noticed a definite smell of cigarette smoke, which was confirmed when we found a cigarette butt left on the carpet on the landing. Most likely some guest had decided it was easier to smoke in the stairway rather than face the cold outside, but it seemed like it might have been there for a while without being noticed by the staff. Certainly the smell made a bad first impression on us.

We found our room to be pretty standard HI Express, but a bit more worn than we expected. The bed and pillows seemed a bit less comfortable than they typically are. When we arrived, the Wi-Fi connection wasn't working properly, but they got it up and running again once we put in a call to the technical support number that was provided. Finally, the "hot" water should have been labeled as "pretty warm" which made for a disappointing shower.

In summary, this location turned out to be just an average place to spend the night. We may stay here again, but will probably try the Comfort Suites across the parking lot next time.

HI Express is always my hotel of choice for traveling. I always appreciate the clean rooms and great breakfast selection. HI Express Ogden has a great location and the staff was nice and helpful. It is 5-10 minutes from the historic downtown Ogden that has great local restaurants.

After checking out the rates and hotels in Salt Lake City, mom and I opted for the extra few miles and went north to Ogden. Thank goodness. The Holiday Inn Express was easy to find right off the highway. Super nice hostess, warm cookies and a gift bag to greet us. Handicap room was super spacious, king bed was very comfortable, and great bathroom with hand hold bars for mom. Had dinner at Cactus Reds right out the front door of the hotel. Good Mexican/Barbque food. Real nice folks. Wonderful breakfast served in a very nice room off the lobby. Definetly would stay here again.

Pleasantly surprised by this HI Express just off the freeway. It is less than 10 years old, fresh and clean. Ask for a room in the back of the building so you aren't facing the freeway and so you are facing the beautiful mountain range.

The very large breakfast area was well stocked. This was the only motel we stayed at this trip that had a pancake machine, which delighted the girls.

The restaurant, Red's, across the parking lot was just OK but seemed to be popular with the locals. I am spoiled though, since we have great Mexican food in California.

Would definitely stay here again, online hotel rate was good and free Internet