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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Lancaster guestrooms with free WiFi

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A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance and a brick facade.
A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.
A modern dining area with a long wooden table, blue upholstered chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A hotel patio with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a Starbucks sign.
A reception desk with a modern design, featuring a wooden accent and a white base.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1861 Riverway Dr, Lancaster, OH, 43130
  • Place, Hocking Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Glassco Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hocking Hills State Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Communications Accessible)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Extra Floor Space)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Extra Floor Space)

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

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

A hotel room with a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Communications Accessible)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, an orange chair, a large mirror, and a television.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Lancaster

In Lancaster .Stay at this Lancaster hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cinemark River Valley Mall and 2 miles (3 km) of Hocking Park. Glassco Park and Miller Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hocking Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Glassco Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 28 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 37 min drive - 54.3 km
  • Ohio State University - 40 min drive - 59.1 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nick's Restaurant and Pizza - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG

Lancaster guestrooms with free WiFi
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Lancaster hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG offers 79 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and 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

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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: USD 50 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 accommodation (varies based on length of 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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A 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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Lancaster
Holiday Inn Express Lancaster
Lancaster Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Lancaster Hotel

Frequently asked questions

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG is 23.8 mi (35-min drive) away from the Columbus, OH (LCK-Rickenbacker Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG on Sept 13, 2026 start from CA $163, 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.

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

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

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 6 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7 AM and 10 AM.

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

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

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

This hotel offers free self parking.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG is 2.3 mi away from Lancaster.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 811 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 811 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 811 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 811 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 811 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a weekend stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless and the staff is always amazing and kind. We love staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean, staff were great and the breakfast was delicious! I would highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast menu very good. staff helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & fresh hot breakfast, lots of choices.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff was friendly, good breakfast choices
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful and flexible as our little one got ill.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was kind and room was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fantastic...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Was convenient. Good breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness
Updated clean and fresh and a wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast options were great. Food was hot and replenished frequently. The rooms were updated with large TVs, a work space and a designated space to place your luggage. It was a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Harry H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was comfortable with large pillows. Shower had good pressure. Breakfast was average. Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything met all my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and great breakfast and love the noon checkout
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bindu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new - renovated. Breakfast is no the greatest but everything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable! We had to bring our miniature dachshund and everyone was so welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. Staff was super nice and helpful. Would definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026