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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
A hotel room with a kitchenette area, including a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks, a microwave, and a small dining table with chairs.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.
A Holiday Inn Express reception desk with a man standing behind it, a large sign with the hotel name, and a framed picture on the wall.
A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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376 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cherokee Bear Zoo
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a lamp on the nightstand.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(68 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a lamp on the nightstand.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 2 Queen Beds Standard

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

2 Queen Beds Standard

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a computer station, free newspapers and a front desk safe.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cherokee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Harrahs Cherokee Casino. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a gym.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 10 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. Free breakfast is available daily. A fitness centre, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Cherokee hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Cherokee Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Cherokee Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino
Inn Express Cherokee Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to the casino was a plus. Quaint, downtown Cherokee shops were fun to visit and puruse.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, clean rooms, good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Clean room, comfortable bed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything from staff interaction to the breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room, easy access to Casino and easier to get in and out
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room and good coffee and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Madline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very well,staff was very good. Just needed. A couple upgrades on the down floor tub needs to be replaced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay, nice walk to the Casino and store
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tammi

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jerrold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom needs updating Looks bad I understand the hotel is under construction
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff —clean rooms — nice breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Candace

Older hotel it was clean, but
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xinhua

Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbe

Liked: Cleanliness
Both very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GRECIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was so nice and rooms are clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was decent. It is in close proximity to Smokey Hill National Forest and other areas.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and near attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and the staff was great! Nice selection for breakfast. Bed was a little softer than i prefer but not worth complaining about. Overall it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly staff. Nice selection for breakfast. Hotel was being remodeled so it was a bit noisy. Our air conditioner was old and loud, so it was tough getting to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and very spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025