HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES GULF SHORES BY IHG, Gulf Shores

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores offers 89 rooms, including 26 suites, all non-smoking and renovated in 2020. Rooms include black-out shades, a work desk with lamp, iron/ironing board, and free high-speed internet. Bathrooms feature a walk-in shower or bathtub, hair dryer, and complimentary toiletries. Select rooms have a sofa bed, microwave, and mini-refrigerator. Accessible rooms are available with larger entryways, grab bars, and visual/hearing-impaired compatibility.

Guests start the day with the free Express Start Breakfast, which includes bagels, muffins, fruit, juice, and coffee. Complimentary coffee and tea are available in the lobby. Nearby dining options include Lambert's Cafe, known for Southern-American fare and 'throwed rolls,' and Wahlburgers, Alabama's only location of the chain.

The hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, free weights, and resistance bands. Nearby attractions include Waterville USA, featuring a wave pool, water slides, and go-karts, and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, home to over 500 animals. The Wharf offers shops, restaurants, and live entertainment at its amphitheater.

The hotel is 1.5 miles from Gulf Shores' sugar-white sand beaches and 4.5 miles from Jack Edwards National Airport. Nearby landmarks include Gulf State Park (1 mile), The Track amusement park (2 miles), and the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. Parking is free on-site, but no airport shuttle is available.

Services include daily housekeeping, a business center with printing and copying, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. ADA-compliant features include wheelchair-accessible rooms, visual alarms, and Braille signage. Staff speak English, Spanish, and Russian. Meeting rooms are available with basic office supplies and water service upon request.