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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
Room amenity
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(67 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)

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

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

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

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

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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 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)

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

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

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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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1001 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

William

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

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

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

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

Debbe

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

10/10 Excellent

Xinhua

Everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

tammi

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Very friendly. Breakfast was delicious. Convenient to anything you may need. A short walk across the street to the casino for delicious dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

GRECIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was so nice and rooms are clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok hotel for the price we should have just booked the casino hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and near attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and perfect. Customer service was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick stay overnight. We really enjoyed the cleanliness and comfort of our room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, neat and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were very clean, the staff was super helpful. The breakfast and the staff were awesome. The location was just what we were looking for also. Thanks to everyone, we will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025