Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG
About Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG
Featuring a fitness center, a shared lounge as well as barbecue facilities, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG is located in Blythewood, 17 miles from Robert Mills House and Gardens. With a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Columbia Museum of Art is 18 miles away and South Carolina State Museum is 19 miles from the hotel. All rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Colonial Life Arena is 19 miles from Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Blythewood by IHG, while EdVenture Children's Museum is 19 miles from the property. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 25 miles away.
Amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Concierge
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Multilingual staff
- Full kitchen / kitchenette
- In-room refrigerator
- In-room microwave
- Pool
- Spa / sauna
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transit access
- Smoke-free property
- Air conditioning
- Elevator
- In-room safe
Reviews
Hotel staff were generally friendly and hospitable, with some guests praising their helpfulness. However, cleanliness was a major concern, with multiple guests reporting issues such as hair on the carpet, mold in the bathroom, and stains on the bedsheets. Breakfast was also a mixed bag, with some guests enjoying the selection while others found it lacking or poorly managed.
- Friendly and hospitable staff
- Great location and convenient for travel
- Cleanliness issues in rooms and bathrooms
- Inconsistent breakfast quality and management
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Nothing more
- 5/5
Everything about my stay was excellent especially the staff who were so friendly and helpful.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Room was very clean and comfortable. I like the fan to run all the time but never could get it to.
- 3/5
The sheets smelled of stale smoke. My husband closed the bathroom door as he was leaving the room and it locked. Someone will have to go in and fix It. By the response from the front desk this has happened before The ladies who checked us in were very nice
- 0.5/5
Bad
- 3.5/5
The staff were very nice. The breakfast was ok and ready for early checkout. Cleanliness could have been better.
- 5/5
The staff are so welcoming...
- 3/5
Pleasant
- 4/5
Okay
- 5/5
Plenty of parking N/A
- 5/5
N/A
- 5/5
This property was in the process of renovating and still was spotless clean and tidy.
- 5/5
I have stayed in many Hotel in this country and this is by far the cleanest the staff are all amazing. Will visit again.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Every staff member was very friendly. The room & bathroom were clean and the bed super comfortable. I loved the breakfast options, including fresh ground coffee! I will absolutely choose this location again when in the area.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4/5
NO other issues 👍
- 5/5
Clean room
- 5/5
The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Check-in was simple. After traveling all day, we were ready to check-in and have a delicious dinner before settling in for the night. The person at the front desk recommended a Mexican restaurant that was within walking distance, and it did not disappoint. The room was clean and breakfast was good. Convenient parking. Would stay there again.
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 1/5
Upon check-in, there were crumbs on the floor near the bed. When this was brought up, I felt the issue was dismissed and the crumbs were attributed to my child, despite us having just arrived and only having brought pizza into the room after noticing the condition. During my stay, the vanity fixture in the room fell and landed on me. This same broken vanity/board had exposed nails, and I was later instructed to move it myself, which created a serious safety concern. Instead of this being treated as a maintenance or safety issue, I was told I had “forcibly caused it to fall” which felt like blame was being shifted rather than the issue being addressed appropriately. Additionally, the door lock in the original room did not function properly, which resulted in us needing to change rooms late at night around 11pm. During this process, a staff member mentioned she would “get in trouble” for moving us but also stated that “the customer is always right,” which felt unprofessional and confusing given the situation. Overall, while many staff members were kind and helpful—including housekeeping, who were pleasant and responsive, and the breakfast attendants, who were especially friendly and attentive—the experience was significantly impacted by how the issues were handled by management.
- 2/5
The carpet did not seem like it was vacuumed before we checked in. Figured they would get it the next morning with the daily housekeeping…nope, they gave us more towels despite us hanging up the ones we used per their guidance to be reused. Beds were not made either. The shower handle moved all over the place and we had to prop the shower drain open because it would not stay open. Breakfast was available, but not until 7:00 am, 30 minutes after we had to depart for the day.
- 5/5
Breakfast was wonderful! My wife and I along with our 4 children all enjoyed our stay.
- 5/5
Loved The breakfast selections. Staff very attentive to keeping everything stocked and fresh. Upon entering my room, there was a half empty water bottle on nightstand. The microwave had not been cleaned. The bathroom was clean. Bed was comfortable,pillows were comfortable. Would have liked to have an extra blanket in room.
- 2/5
1ere: frigo coulait au sol 2e: toilette non faite avec les détergents encore dans la salle de bain 3e: frigo aussi coulait par terre La compensation fût 500 point IHG qui = 3$...c est rien.
- 5/5
We were traveling to florida it was great spot to refresh, the beds were wicked comfortable, clean bathrooms , great shower . Breakfast was one of the best I’ve been , fresh pastries, great variety & healthy choices also . Eggs & bacon was delicious. Everyone was a delight !
- 4/5
N/A
- 5/5
All great and clean
- 5/5
Ty
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4.5/5
the cost. Seemed high for the area
- 4.5/5
Breakfast was good. The bacon was crispy and perfect. the cost. Seemed high for the area
- 2.5/5
As expected Construction companies staying there. Drinking in the parking lot. Parking there trucks in front of the building, no handy cap parking left
- 2.5/5
As expected Construction companies staying there. Drinking in the parking lot. Parking there trucks in front of the building, no handy cap parking left
- 4/5
Friendly staff. Nice breakfast. Convenient to I-95. Nice property, but it does show a little wear.
- 5/5
Location and cleanliness were great
- 5/5
This was one of the cleanest hotels I have ever experienced in the South. With my OCD, cleanliness is very important to me, and I can honestly say I did not feel the need to clean anything myself—which is rare. Overall, this was one of my best hotel experiences, and I will absolutely be staying here again.
- 5/5
Room clean, bed very comfortable, breakfast excellent, staff friendly
- 4/5
Very clean and nice place to stay!
- 4/5
Clean, air and heat worked good. Bathroom a little inconvenient when you have 2 people in a room with a lot of personal hygiene items to put on 1 sink. There’s An area above the toilet but not a place you want to store things and accidentally drop things in the toilet. Maybe having storage u der the sink would be a better place.
- 4/5
The room was clean and the staff was friendly. My only complaint was I requested a handicap room because we were in town for a medical procedure. The bed was a little high considering it was a handicap room. I had a difficult time getting mom in and out of bed. Everything else was good.
- 5/5
Rooms were clean and beds comfortable
- 5/5
Hotel met the needs of my stay.
- 4/5
On the surface, room looks very nice. However, I always check the mattresses and while doing this, the dust behind the bed was thick, including on the lamp cord. Also, the mattress was not encased, which is always an unclean feeling for me - both because I am allergic to dust mites and also for sanitary reasons. Sleeping hit my allergies harder than normal for a hotel room.
- 5/5
Clean, comfortable and convenient.
- 5/5
Friendly front desk
- 5/5
Clean rooms and staff
- 3/5
The air didn’t cool the room down until you put it at 64 and then it took quite a while.
- 5/5
The staff were very friendly and welcoming. Room and hotel was clean. Breakfast was hot and very good. Kitchen staff were amazing. Will definitely stay here again.
- 3/5
The hotel seemed ok. The breakfast was good, the beds were clean. However, the noise. It was extremely loud, we could hear flushing toilets, doors slamming, we didn't get the rest we needed for a long trip.
- 4/5
The lady that checked us in was very pleasant and accommodating. And the guy that checked us out was also friendly- still smiling at the end of his night shift. Will stay here again.
- 5/5
The guy at check in and the lady at check out. Both were friendly and helpful. They were the best!!!
- 4/5
Breakfast was good for a hotel stay good verity. Area seems safe with a well lit mostly fenced off parking lot. Staff was nice and welcoming. My only complaint was the room was not cleaned well there was hair stuck to the bathroom door there was a sticky stain on the bedside dresser and there were toothpaste stains on the mirror. For the money this is a good stay just wish the room was a little cleaner.
- 5/5
Everything was clean and very nice. Sunday star was very rude
- 3/5
The sheets were dirty with crums and hair. The carpet wasn't vacuumed
- 2/5
The Hiral is very dated. The breakfast area was neglected, chairs were ripped and tables not cleaned. The pancake machine was broken so an alternative of frozen waffles was offered. When I asked the lady came out holding 2 waffles with her bare hands, which is not sanitary.
- 2/5
The staff at front desk would not give me my receipt at checkout.
- 1/5
Hotel did not honor Hotels.com booking rate.
- 4/5
seemed dated
- 5/5
Great hotel. Very clean. Staff very friendly. Room was great, the beds were the best we have had on our trip so far. Would stay here again.
- 4/5
Everything was nice.
- 4/5
Everthing was great but I don't like the fact that they placed a $50 charge
- 5/5
Yes
- 4/5
The staff was great during checkout.
- 5/5
Great stay
- 5/5
Great staff
- 5/5
Friendly staff
- 3/5
Room seemed very old for the price.
- 5/5
Friendly staff and breakfast was delicious!
- 5/5
Everything was great, staff was friendly, room was clean and the breakfast tasted great! Will be back again!
- 5/5
Quiet and clean
- 5/5
Everything was great except for noisy people next door to us. It would be nice to spread people out when the hotel is not busy.
- 5/5
Propiedad limpia, el personal muy amable!
- 5/5
Very friendly and welcoming.
- 4/5
Comfortable room and friendly staff. Only problem the people in the room next to us were loud.
- 5/5
We made a last minute decision to stay overnight. The hotel was in a good location and Barbara at the desk was so nice! King bed was comfortable. Would stay here again.
- 5/5
Safe environment, comfortable room, friendly staff, convenient to stores.
- 2/5
Dirty
- 5/5
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- 5/5
Very clean room and great breakfast. Staff was great!
- 5/5
N/A
- 5/5
Bed was extremely comfortable…. wish I could take it home. I always love their breakfast.
- 4/5
Very quite and convenient
- 5/5
Was quite surprised at how nice was!! Lady at check was super sweet and the rooms were so nice!! Really appreciated how quite the room was and a great location.
- 5/5
It was very nice. Great hospitality. Rooms are confortable. Breakfast was delicious. I would stay again.
- 5/5
The staff were awesome.
- 5/5
Great
- 4/5
The staff especially the front desk manager Zio and the breakfast captain ladies were so friendly and welcoming.
- 4/5
Great last minute overnight stay on the way to Florida
- 5/5
I was very impressed with the ladies at the front desk. They were so kind, friendly and helpful!
- 5/5
Great
- 3/5
I notified the hotel at 6:37pm of my late arrival of 11:30pm. The friendly desk clerk stated “no problem, we have your room, drive safe”. Upon arrival no double queen was available so they offered a king room which would not suffice. After phone calls and room searches by the staff I was offered a double queen with sitting area that might have been recently carpet cleaned as the room was damp. We took the room but well after midnight we were awakened by an attempt to enter our room by a late arriving guest. Clerk at checkout was apologetic but beware the hotel will oversell your pre-paid room.
- 1/5
Wet carpet, dirty air vents, musty smell, mold on ceiling, leaking fridge, comfy bed but damp bedding due to room moisture
- 5/5
Good location close to the interstate, gas stations, restaurants, grocery. Sheets and towels were clean. Overall, a nice and comfortable stay. Breakfast was good.
- 4/5
Clean, and well kept
- 5/5
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- 5/5
Nice room
- 5/5
Very clean and wonderful breakfast. Staff was friendly.
- 4/5
The staff was nice.
- 5/5
Comfortable, clean rooms
- 5/5
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- 3/5
The shower and bathroom were disgusting, mildew on ceiling and the shower head had a ton of gunk on it and not clean whatsoever. Super disappointing
- 5/5
Great customer service
- 4/5
Friendly and clean
- 5/5
Breakfast was great
- 1/5
The person checking us in s
- 4/5
Due to traveling and the night auditor made it quick and easy for check in. They had a light on in our room which was nice so you weren’t arriving to a completely dark room and having to turn on the first bright light at the door with two sleeping kids. A piece of the floor molding had falling off and was in the hallway of our room. I did let them know at checkout. The breakfast attendant might have been having a bad day, but could be a bit more friendly. She seemed irritated that we moved two small tables together for our family of 4 cause there was not other large setting. They should post that their pool doesn’t open until Memorial Day. Which seems late for a southern state hotel, my son was so disappointed this was one of the reasons we booked the hotel because it has a pool for a morning swim.
- 5/5
The hotel was clean and the room accommodations was great for a family of four.
- 3/5
That also kept me awake.
- 3/5
Very dated
- 4/5
Staff was apologetic and very kind about it. Later, our son slipped exiting shower and busted his lip. Staff provided an ice pack and asked if he was ok. Hotel may need to review some non slip applications to prevent reoccurrences. IHG and Travelocity should also communicate better on amenities like the pool. Though we preferIHG and Travelocity for travel, we would have booked elsewhere or not have promised the kids a swim on arrival during their first night of spring break. Staff was great!
- 5/5
Great place to stay!
- 5/5
Somehow I sent you a bad review, which was meant for our next night stay. I apologize for the error. Your hotel was very nice and clean.
- 3/5
Check in staff was super kind and helpful. Room was in pretty poor shape, but was clean. Breakfast was non-edible and person working the breakfast was completely unapproachable and rude.
- 5/5
Very comfortable beds, soft linens.
- 5/5
Very comfortable
- 3/5
Needs some TLC . Front desk lady very nice. I walked in the room and it smelled like urine. Was going to ask for different one but thought it would go away. Checked out in am and told them. He apologized and said he would have someone check it
- 5/5
The front desk was great!
- 3/5
The desk clerk was extremely helpful.
- 5/5
Friendly staff
- 5/5
The service here was incredible. The staff was friendly and genuine when we checked in, in passing conversation, and when a personal issue arose with a missing cord of ours that we were prepared to go out and buy or go without. One employee let us borrow his, and we left it in the room as we departed. The hotel was in walking distance of several restaurants for my family of six (four small children). The breakfast was pleasantly superior to most complimentary breakfasts at other hotels. All in all this is one of the best hotel stays we have ever had.
- 5/5
Comfortable beds, loved the Dove products in the bathroom. The breakfast is good also. The safety bar for getting in the tub is good but I need a bar inside the shower to prevent falling.
- 5/5
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- 5/5
Place was very clean, and a very polite staff
- 5/5
A quick overnight stay on a longer trip. Clean, quiet and comfortable.
- 4/5
Checking in was very easy and desk person was very cordial and helpful. The establishment was very clean and the bed was so very comfortable!
- 5/5
Quick check in by a friendly staff person. Room was spacious, very clean, and had everything you needed. Hotel is close to Highway. We have stayed here before…and will again.
- 5/5
Well maintained and very nice staff.
- 4/5
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- 5/5
Front desk staff was sooooo nice! And the lobby walking in smelled great
- 5/5
Clean…
- 5/5
Would definitely stay here again! The staff was very friendly, the property clean, and the breakfast excellent!!
- 4/5
Clean, nice staff, good breakfast. Toilet in room 318 sits very low to ground and has a high water table which affects certain body parts. Weird.
- 5/5
Check in staff was exceptional
- 5/5
The check in was smooth. Upon entering the room, we noticed codified visible mood on the front vent. The room was clean but the mold was a major disappointment!!
- 2/5
Everything was okay but there is roaches in the room. I have stayed next door at the home 2 suites and it is a much nicer and much cleaner hotel
- 4/5
Very good stay. The room was clean and confortable, front desk and breakfast staff were excellent. A little noisy in the early hours of the day with working crews making a lot of noise at 5:00 am while getting ready to out to work. (There were many work crews staying here at the time)
- 5/5
Very nice property!!
- 5/5
The best pillows
- 5/5
Stayed there multiple times. Love it very convenient clean Friendly staff will definitely be back
- 5/5
In the midst of our long drive home from Florida back to Pennsylvania this was a great place to rest for the night. Staff were wonderful and it was within walking distance of several restaurants. Glad we found it.
- 5/5
I’ve place to stay. Comfortable beds. Clean room.
- 5/5
My check in was easy and stress free… the front desk rep was awesome… he was so polite and accommodating.
- 5/5
Front desk staff were AMAZING! Breakfast needs some work.
- 5/5
Welcoming front desk agent.
- 4/5
It wasn’t very clean …
- 5/5
Room was clean...bathroom needed a little more cleaning because the edge of the tub was where the caulking was moldy. Staff was so accommodating. Would definitely stay again
- 5/5
Adequate lodging
- 4/5
One evening
- 3/5
The breakfast was so good. Me and my kids went for 2nds. The pullout sofa was not in good condition. It was very flat and hard. The rooms are small.
- 5/5
Nice property. Comfortable room. Easy on and off the highway with gas and restaurants nearby.
- 5/5
Clean, nice staff
- 5/5
Great staff. Very vlean
- 5/5
This was my 8th visit and stay at Blythewood. Staff are outstanding. My one fault would be that there needs to be, at least, one more safety hold bar in the bath tub, especially for us senior citizens. (Note: I am 81), I will stay again, on my next visit to South Carolina.
- 3/5
Not in the best location, but the stay was alright.
- 1/5
Hotel was booked and our room felt damp and smelled very musty. Front desk sent up maintenance to spray deodorizer to mask the odor. Hotel was booked so we couldn’t switch rooms. They should not have put guests in that room. Even maintenance admitted it was bad.
- 4/5
The hotel was good and the staff was very pleasant. Good stay overall!
- 5/5
Great staff, very friendly.
- 3/5
The room was stuffy like it had a water link.
- 2/5
We booked a suite for what we paid was rediculas for what we got and the size of the room was a closet I would not stay here again
- 5/5
Overall, everything was good
- 4/5
Clean room. All the staff I interacted with were great. Great breakfast with those amazing cinnamon rolls. The bathroom looked a little tired in terms of efforts to update. I will stay there again next time I am in the area.
- 4/5
Sheets were great! Great pillows.
- 5/5
The staff were sweet and helpful! Bed was super comfortable and room was spotless!
- 4/5
It’s not as clean as it should be. But the staff at reception is absolutely amazing.
- 5/5
Overnight day, I was impressed with the courtesy and professionalism of the front desk person, the cleanliness of the room, and comfort. Would definitely stay again.
- 3/5
Great staff and breakfast was good. Poor water pressure and the shower curtain was moldy
- 5/5
The hotel staff was super friendly and helpful. Hotel was clean and breakfast was great
- 3/5
I was standing waiting in the lobby and I ended up having to call the hotel to get someone to come to the front desk to check in. Bathroom door was barely able to open and close stuck against the floor. Elevator was dirty.