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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers find balance at this El Centro retreat where they can soak in the spa tub after a workout, or simply unwind by the outdoor pool

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro offers relaxation and activity. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, spa tub, and fitness center. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and outdoor barbecue grills provide a casual dining option.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 621
AED 683 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rollaway/extra beds
Cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in El Centro, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bucklin Park and Eager Park, while Pioneers' Park Museum and State Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Imperial Valley Expo or Palenque Fex. Visit our El Centro travel guide
Map
350 Smoketree Dr, El Centro, CA, 92243

What's nearby

  • Family, happy and woman for golf sport outdoor for fitness challenge, physical activity or support of recreation match. People, game practice and bonding and training for country club event on field
    Broken Spoke Country Club
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bucklin Park
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • El Centro Chamber of Commerce
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • El Centro Regional Medical Center
    2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Imperial Valley Mall
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)
    115 min drive

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min walk
  • Starbucks
    3 min drive
  • Las Conchitas Bakery
    2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG

Hotel in a rural location
Dry cleaning/laundry services, a gym, and a business center are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, coffee/tea in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 100 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Rollaway/extra beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen 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 daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express El Centro
Holiday Inn Express Hotel El Centro
Holiday Inn Express Hotel El
Holiday Inn Express El

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG on 7 March 2026 start from AED 621, 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 Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of El Centro Chamber of Commerce and Broken Spoke Country Club. Bucklin Park and El Centro Regional Medical Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites El Centro by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 334 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 567 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Rooms, friendly staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will stay here again because of the staff and the cleanliness of the hotel. The breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean breakfast was very good, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was okay—definitely in need of a renovation. The included breakfast was great. It offered several hot and cold options to please everyone in our group.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Nice Stay

Perfect for our needs. Nice beds, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and hotel very polite and clean, room smelled quite musty and was HOT when we checked in. Seemed to be doing some renovations and there was construction material everywhere outside, besides that it was GREAT!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice a rooms really clean. The breakfast was nice with really good coffee
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Felt safe at this hotel, staff was helpful, cleanliness was descent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean room good parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Great place for work functions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Mendez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean lobby and building.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable place to stay

Place rooms were clean place was easy to find, breakfast was good omelet with vegetables delicious
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, super clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean with very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

alfonso

Great service and staff perfect location to close cities and freeway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great stay!

Nice pool. Comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, clean and the staff are responsive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aldonsa

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

Clean and friendly

Place was clean and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great, beds comfortable, staff was accommodating, and the room was clean. Great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

baker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

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

Great place to stay

Our stay was very comfortable/relaxing. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very clean. Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024