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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Northwood guestrooms with free WiFi

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A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a blue table, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, a coffee machine, and various food dispensers.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A reception area with two reception desks, a blue geometric wall design, and a check-in/out sign.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4712 Wheelerwood Rd, Northwood, IA, 50459
  • Place, Diamond Jo Casino
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Spam Museum
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small sofa, and a carpeted floor.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large window, a bedside table, a lamp, a bed, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small sofa, and a carpeted floor.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small sofa, and a carpeted floor.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Accessible Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a large window, a bedside table, a lamp, a bed, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm, Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a large window, a bedside table, a lamp, a bed, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication Accessible)

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

About the area

Northwood

In Northwood .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Diamond Jo Casino and 9 miles (15 km) of Shell Rock River. Rice Lake and MercyOne Lake Mills Family Medicine are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Diamond Jo Casino - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Albert Lea City Arena - 20 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 22 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Hormel Historic Home - 34 min drive - 67.8 km
  • Spam Museum - 34 min drive - 68.2 km

Getting around

  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Big Wheel Bar @ DJC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Woodfire Grille - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG

Northwood guestrooms with free WiFi
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Free breakfast is available. Event space at this hotel measures 500 square feet (46 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG also features a vending machine, concierge services, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This Northwood hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 500 sq ft of conference space
  • 46 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG offers 60 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Northwood hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves, refrigerators, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Similar properties

A modern interior with a staircase, fireplace, sofa, and chairs.
Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel
Northwood
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 779 reviews
The price is CA $147
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • 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
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 176 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 pet, per 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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and 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, 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. 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 carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 11 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Northwood
Holiday Inn Express Northwood
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Northwood
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Northwood
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Northwood by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Northwood an IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG is 22.5 mi (23-min drive) away from the Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Nov 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG on Dec 16, 2026 start from CA $116, 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 Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG have an airport shuttle?

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

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

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

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

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Diamond Jo Casino (4-min walk) is nearby.

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

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

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

This hotel offers free self parking.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 11 PM.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG is 6.8 mi away from Northwood.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Northwood by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 478 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculately clean. Wonderful staff and full breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Plenty of dining across the street at the casino. Also enjoyed the welcome center.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel! Will be staying here again soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great overall experience, friendly & helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room smelled like new carpet, so not sure if all room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel had nice clean rooms and property! Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated hotel. Everything still smells new. Very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from start to finish! Super convenient location! Breakfast was excellent! Comfy and clean. Will keep in mind whenever in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last minute stay, and the staff were very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and comfortable. Staff was great. Breakfast was great. Pool and hot tub both working small fitness room was nice. Several restaurants in casino near by. Coffee was great. Small fridge in rooms is nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean Beautiful room great variety for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and a great friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was nice everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice! Breakfast was delicious. Comfy beds! It was a good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and very nice. Bed was comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ask for a printout of bill with prices on it. Mine didn’t have a cost of room or of my total bill! I would still like a print out!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

The hotel was spotless in all areas. Staff was very friendly and check-in was quick and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and rooms. The hot tub went down after the first night. No volume on TV. Only complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities
I was charged extra for another person in my room yet we didn’t have enough towels for the third person, and there was supposed to be free continental breakfast until 10:30 AM yet the food was gone by 9:30 AM. When inquiring about additional food, they brought out a few things, but they said they were out of everything else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice clean quiet perfect overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024