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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG

2.5 star property

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Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, featuring a symmetrical facade with a central entrance and landscaped grounds.
Relax by the fireplace in our cozy lobby, featuring a comfortable sofa and flat-screen TV.
Enjoy a wide selection of food at our buffet, featuring a variety of stations and a refrigerated display case.
Indoor pool
Restful retreat with a neatly made bed, two nightstands, and a tufted headboard.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
4712 Wheelerwood Rd, Northwood, IA, 50459
  • Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Buddy Holly Crash Site
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Accessible Tub)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG

Hotel in Northwood with free breakfast and fitness centre
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free casino shuttle. Other amenities include a conference centre, Access to hot tub and a business centre. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG offers 60 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

This Northwood hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Microwaves, fridges and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

During your stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG, you're just a quick walk from Diamond Jo Casino. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 0.2 miles (0.4 km) from Diamond Jo Casino and 9.7 miles (15.6 km) from Rice Lake
  • Free casino shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available. Event space at this hotel measures 500 square feet (46 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG also features a vending machine, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This Northwood hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (500 square foot of space)
  • 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
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Built in 2010
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 176 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 11 PM
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Northwood
Holiday Inn Express Northwood
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Northwood
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Northwood
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Northwood by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Northwood an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 353 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Carri L

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. Lots of construction on building.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

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

Thumbs Up!

Our stay here was great. Undergoing some renovations, so it will be even better our next trip. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

remodeling happens

We got there and found out the hotel use under major remodeling. Lobby hallways had sheetrock and light dust throughout. Not a deal breaker because it is an improvement. Just unfortunate. very friendly staff and very comfortable beds. Also, very windy day and there was a howling through our window possibly part of the remodel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mindy

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monesha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monesha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

JESSICA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

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

6/10 Okay

Dan

Expensive but needed a room to break up a road trip. Bed was great, and room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmelie

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

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Grace

Travelled with partner
We were not aware the pool was closed for renovations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

I requested a Handicap room .I got a room with a bar in the shower. Toilet was to low to the ground and very hard to get off and on for a Handicap person point of view. No handles around the toilet. No seat or hand held showet attachment in shower, so I could not take a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Caindra

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was inavailable, was not informed til we were on site. Planned our trip around the stay. Would’ve been awesome to know They’re under construction. Pool was getting remodeled. If known wouldn’t haven’t driven out to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will highly recommend this hotel and will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very disappointed that we weren't informed the hot tub area was under construction. That was why we chose this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Luella

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

On the road again!

The room was decent, with a comfortable bed. The bathroom sink was slow to drain and cold water flow from the faucet was minimal. Also, the room heater temp-control doesn't function correctly - I had it down to 62 and it kept cycling on no matter the setting. These are all minor items, but yet somewhat annoying...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Food was really good and rooms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024