Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG

2.5 star property
Lancaster guestrooms with free WiFi

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1861 Riverway Dr, Lancaster, OH, 43130
  • Place, Hocking Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Glassco Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

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

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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 - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 26 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 35 min drive - 52.6 km
  • Ohio State University - 38 min drive - 57.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sheetz - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Cottage - ‬3 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
  • 63 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-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG offers 63 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 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 and hair dryers.

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

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lancaster by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 392 out of 714 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 714 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 714 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 714 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 714 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that the room was clean, warm and welcoming. Breakfast was wonderful. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kiran

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but average. No AAARP discount for preparers. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theatta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the breakfast -A+ - and the pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

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

Perfect

This hotel was beyond my expectation. It was absolutely beautiful and clean!! Beds were so comfortable!!! LOVED the outdoor pool and the outdoor seating area. Free breakfast always a plus. It was nice, clean, quiet, couldn't have had a better stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Bed was comfortable and the room was clean. Front desk personnel were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
I always stay here when I’m visiting family!! It’s very clean! The staff are friendly & ready to help!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, convenient to shopping and restaurants. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was great. It was a one night trip, but would absolutely stay there longer if the occasion called for it. Staff was pleasant, the pool was wonderful, and the rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlynn

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Grant went above any beyond to get stuff i ordered put into the room prior to checki-n to make her stay extra special
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilija

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice stay for a one night getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property- great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

more than adequate

Conveniet from where were visiting. quiet. spacious . likded the area to set the suitcases off the flor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025