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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino in Cherokee

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Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Pool
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
376 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

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

About the neighborhood

Cherokee

In Cherokee .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 2 miles (3 km) of Oconaluftee Islands Park with a stay here. Eastern Cherokee Agency and Cherokee Welcome Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brio Italian Grille - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Hotel near Harrahs Cherokee Casino in Cherokee
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served daily. A fitness center, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG. Self parking is free.
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2005
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cherokee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Bar (on property)

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 3,036 reviews
$133 nightly
The price is $148
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Cherokee Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Cherokee Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino
Inn Express Cherokee Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG is 54.9 mi (66-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG offers free full breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (6-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG to downtown Cherokee?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG is 1.1 mi away from Cherokee.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rico

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff friendly and kind. breakfast was good. crossing the street to go to the casino they should have a foot bridge over the creek to get to the casino.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Small

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

Great place

Great place to stay, service is always friendly, good breakfast choices. Rooms have always been clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tera

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The worst Holiday Inn Express I have ever been to. Overpaid.. they were overbooked.. it was ridiculous.. didn't get the room I requested and my child had to sleep on the floor because there were no cots available.. ABSOLUTELY AWFUL...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Misty

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Excellent stay

Very clean, staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff & guest. My husband & I felt like we were home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

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

6/10 Okay

Rhea

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tub was terrible and hvac was loud!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron, Flowery Branch

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old, noisy, hairs in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Wake Forest

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Fast and friendly. Parking was a challenge at night. Not enough spaces had to find parking to far from building.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaToya

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice clean hotel and the breakfast selection was spot on ..
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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