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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Deforest, an IHG Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Holiday Inn Express Deforest, an IHG Hotel
7184 Morrisonville Rd, De Forest, WI

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 489 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 489 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 489 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 489 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 489 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Carpeting is dark and has stained areas. Wallpaper is torn and peeling in hallways. Corners of tub surround had dark build up. Room keys didn’t work three times resulting in a delay getting settled and a room change. However, once we were in our room, the beds were comfortable and bedding was good quality and clean and front desk staff were polite and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from GM on 9 May 2024
Cynthia - Thank you for your review. We apologize for the cosmetic issues you observed. We are duer for a remodel and plans are underway. Until then we are priced accordingly. New will bring higher pricing more on par with the Madison Market, so we hope you feel you still enjoyed a good stay and a great value. I am definitely pleased to hear the people on our team were able to address any issues. Our people are great at that location and can make all the difference. Hope o see you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Imelda, Sparta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, easy check-in, clean accommodations and safe area. We forgot our toiletries and the hotel provided us with complementary toothpaste and toothbrush. Thank you !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from GM on 3 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review. It was our pleasure to ensure you enjoyed your time with us. Come back soon.

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 4 Mar 2024
Thank you so much! Come back soon!

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from GM on 3 Mar 2024
We take these allegations very seriously. In this instance our service was called in to detect any activity based on your allegations. The room was certified Bed Bug Free. Please do not assert false allegations as this is very detrimental to a hotel. To be fair, the hotel doesn't supply bed bugs traveling guests bring them to us. We were happy to refund your "non cancelable" reservation because we want you to feel good about your choice of lodging. If any guest for any reason is not happy with their room immediately after check -in we would offer the same. In this instance you informed us you had just relocated to our property from the hotel down the road alleging they had the same issue. Fear of bed bugs is a real threat, but hotels take great pride in providing guests with a room free of issues and fair resolutions to accommodate guest with concerns such as yours.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I gave a 3 star bc there was a snickers wrapper on the floor. Now to be fair it was behind the garbage so I didn’t go to immediate thought of the room wasn’t vacuumed. Nevertheless the garbage was not moved to clean behind it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 1 Mar 2024
Thank you for your review. We will tighten up our inspections to ensure a better experience. Thank you and come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sandy at breakfast area was delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from GM on 21 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review. Sandy is definitely an asset to IHG. We will be sure to pass along your comments.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from GM on 25 Jan 2024
Thank you Michelle. We appreciate your review and it keeps out staff excited to face the day when guests give positive feedback. Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

James A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to where we needed to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from GM on 9 Jan 2024
James - We appreciate your review. Come back soon. Safe travels.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from GM on 3 Jan 2024
Thank you John. Come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from GM on 5 Dec 2023
Thomas, Thank you so VERY much for your review. We are pleased to know you enjoyed your time with us. Our staff really appreciates you taking the time to let us know how we are doing. Come back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like that I had figure out how to get easy access to hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from GM on 3 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your review. Happy you enjoyed your time with us. Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from GM on 18 Dec 2023
Thank you Karen. We appreciate you staying with IHG. Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, really close to my family's home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from GM on 3 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your review. Happy you enjoyed your time with us. Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from GM on 31 Oct 2023
Thank you Connie - This means so much so our staff. A great score like this is something to celebrate. Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located immediately off highway. Nicely lighted area with plenty of fast food options.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from GM on 21 Oct 2023
Thank you so much! We appreciate your positive review which was both helpful and kind. Come back soon.

6/10 Okay

Laura

Disliked: Staff & service
Old and outdated!
This hotel is very outdated! My room smelled of old cigarettes. I went to the front desk to get some air freshener. Was told they would find some and bring to my room. Never happened. $200.00 for a room was way too much for this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from GM on 6 Oct 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed that your room had any odor. This is not usually the case and not what IHG Hotels deliver. We are a nonsmoking property and we defiantly don't like our rooms smelling bad. Moreover we let you down by not delivering an air freshener to help with the odor. Our apologies.

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from GM on 6 Oct 2023
Thank you Tim. We appreciate your rating. Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great staff and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from GM on 6 Oct 2023
You are so kind. This will boost the staff morale and put smiles on faces. Thank you so much!

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and close to the road. Friendly staff and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from GM on 26 Sept 2023
Cathy - Thank you so much. You loved it and we love it too. Thank you. Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Vladka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from GM on 26 Sept 2023
Vladka -Thank so very much. These mean a lot to our staff and we apprecciate your rating. Come back soon.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from GM on 19 Sept 2023
We wish we could have done better, unfortunately your review does not give us much to go on. Maybe we can hear more about how we can do better on your next visait.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from GM on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you so much. Our staff really gets encouraged with great reviews. Hopefully we can earn the other stars on the next trip.

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from GM on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your positive rating for your recent visit to Holiday Inn Express Deforest, WI. We're happy to see that you had a good experience with us. We hope to earn a couple more points on your next stay. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice - will return
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from GM on 2 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your positive rating for your recent visit to Holiday Inn Express Deforest, WI. We're happy to see that you had a 5-Star experience with us. We hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from GM on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you so much. Our staff really gets encouraged with great reviews. Hopefully we can earn the next star on the next trip.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
The facility was nice, clean and updated.The too was very nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from GM on 28 Aug 2023
Kenneth - We really appreciate hearing from our guests. Our team loves to see these top ratings. It really affirms their efforts and commitment . Thank you for taking time to place your review. Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from GM on 28 Aug 2023
Tim - We are so pleased you were able to enjoy some time with family and stay near by when you chose our property. Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sussn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from GM on 22 Aug 2023
Susan - Thank you. Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Nice staff. Will be returning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from GM on 16 Aug 2023
Thank you so much! Hope to see you soon.

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from GM on 2 Sept 2023
We appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are disappointed to hear that your experience with us was not a positive one. Please feel free to reach out to the management of the hotel with more details so that we may better understand your rating.

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was awful. The room was so humid all of my clothes were wet. I’d never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from GM on 15 Aug 2023
Laura - We appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are disappointed to hear that your experience with us was not a positive one. We hope you are willing to give us another chance.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff! Great breakfast. Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from gm on 15 Aug 2023
That makes us feel great. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay - shower was excellent, the attendant for breakfast was very kind, interactive, and proud of how she managed the buffet - somewhat a surprise for me. Lots of fast food options around the hotel and easy access to the highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from gm on 15 Aug 2023
Great review. Much appreciated. Come back soon

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average holiday inn. Beds were comfortable and staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from GM on 15 Aug 2023
MichaelWe appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are disappointed to hear that your experience with us was not a more positive one. We hope you are willing to give us another chance.

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from GM on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you Carmen. We appreciate your time in making your review. Come back soon.

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an older property with very old beds, bedding and a musty smell on the property. I would advise staying anywhere else. Staff and pool area are great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from GM on 15 Aug 2023
We appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are disappointed to hear that your experience with us was not a positive one. We hope you are willing to give us another chance in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff friendly, helpful. Hotel clean, quiet, convenient and affordable! Great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from GM on 5 Aug 2023
We really appreciate your review and comments. Thank you and come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from GM on 5 Aug 2023
Chad - We appreciate your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your experience. Come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from General Manager on 30 Jul 2023
Thank you for choosing the Holiday Inn Express to stay! Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great stop along the road.
This was a great stop on our long road trip from Minnesota to Massachusetts! The breakfast was awesome for a hotel, there were places to eat within walking distance, and the rooms were large and comfortable. There is a giant pink elephant just up the street worth checking out, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from General Manager on 24 Jul 2023
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your quick stop at the Holiday Inn Express Deforest, WI! We enjoy our lovey Pink Elephant as well - Pinkie!!!

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Round Lake Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Bed was comfortable. The breakfast was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from General Manager on 24 Jul 2023
Thank you for stopping at the Holiday Inn Express! We hope you enjoyed your stay!

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from GM on 15 Aug 2023
WOW Thank You.

4/10 Poor

Kari

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You may want to choose a different hotel
The room was filthy. I used one of their white towels to clean the bathroom floor and it was black. The room was so humid that everything felt wet the whole weekend. There was a full-size dog in the room next to us that was barking at 7 AM For about a half an hour. The floors were sticky and the carpet was sticky and it smelled really bad. The breakfast was pretty good and the front staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from General Manager on 24 Jul 2023
We apologize for the inconveniences that you experienced during your stay. These are not normal and hope we accommodated you to your liking once you made us aware of what you encountered.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick check in, comfortable bed, clean, convenient location to the freeway. Overall would recommend and stay here again if traveling through
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from General Manager on 30 Jul 2023
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked the space of the room for 5 people and there wasn't anything we didn't like.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from General Manager on 30 Jul 2023
Thank you for letting us know how you enjoyed your stay!

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from General Manager on 30 Jul 2023
Thank you!

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a reset for me and the price point was desirable. Close to many fast food rest and filling stations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from General Manager on 14 Jul 2023
Thank you for letting us know how you enjoyed your recent stay! Hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from General Manager on 9 Jul 2023
Thank you for choosing the Holiday Inn Express in DeForest WI. We hope to see you again soon when you are in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from General Manager on 9 Jul 2023
Thank you for choosing the Holiday Inn Express in DeForest Wi. Hope to see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived around midnight. Staff very helpful and accommodating. Excellent hot breakfast with many choices.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from General Manager on 3 Jul 2023
Thank you for choosing the Holiday Inn Express in DeForest, WI. We hope to see you again soon on your next visit to the area.