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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG

2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Murphy hotel

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Exterior
A hotel room with two beds, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with a view.
Pool
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.
A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other dishes.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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130 Holiday Dr, Murphy, NC, 28906
  • Place, Hiwassee River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hiwassee Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a window.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Murphy

In shopping district.Stay at this Murphy hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nantahala National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Hiwassee River. Hiwassee Lake and Valley River Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee River - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Hiwassee Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Murphy River Walk - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 30 min drive - 27.0 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ramsay's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buck Bald Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nathan's Famous - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG

Enjoy free breakfast at this Murphy hotel
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served. A fitness center, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG. Self parking is free.
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

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 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Alcohol isn't served at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Murphy
Holiday Inn Express Murphy

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG is 116.4 mi (125-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG on Aug 16, 2026 start from $125, including 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG have an airport shuttle?

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

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel (10-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG to downtown Murphy?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG is 1 mi away from Murphy.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 557 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, Clean, good breakfast, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff was nice. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Good location to casino
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is in avery convenient area no views but clean safe and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast menu was fresh, parking was safe and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, renovated rooms were great and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really nice!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Timothy G

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was adequate but could use some upgrades , breakfast was helpful and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in & check out, decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We got a suite with 2 queen beds and a fold out. The room was huge! We had so much room. The breakfast was also delicious! I would highly recommend this hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet newer hotel - good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and close to historic downtown area. Great food places.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, Spacious rooms, Free breakfast was delicious, would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff; good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Hotels wifi connection was terrible. About the only thing to speak on.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Excellent and good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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