when they say "indoor pool" it does not do it justice, maximum occupancy of 30 people.. 5 ft max depth... we had people running through the halls disrupting the guests... we had a plumbing problem and it took 20 minutes to find a plunger.... it is a "express" so you shouldn't expect the typical amenities you get at a regular... more

I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Albert Lea for 2 nights (30 Jan-1Feb 2009) while visiting family from Northern Iowa and can say I was absolutely horrified at having to stay at this property based on past feedback. I was very surprised and thrilled when I checked in to find none of these horror stories came through during... more

We recently stayed at this hotel with a group and were treated horribly! Our group took up most of this small hotel and we are a very easygoing bunch. The manager was rude and disrespectful to us AND to his own employees on several occasions. We gathered in the lobby our first evening for conversation and were asked rudely to... more

We recently stayed at the HI Express in Albert Lea MN and it was the worst hotel experience ever. We travel six months a year and have for 10 years. The night staff were absolutely horrible. They were rude and did not process wake up calls for our group. I witnessed the night manager literally yell over the desk and... more

Family from SD and IA converged upon the HIE at Albert Lea for a late Xmas 06 get-together. Hotel staff went out of their way to ensure the room bookings were adjacent to one another, the swimming pool, and the meeting room, which was ours for the weekend for $50, including lockable, so kids could leave their toys, X-Box hooked... more

The sign on the check-in counter said they were working on improvements ... this made me nervous! Everything was fine. We has a king bed and sofa sleeper for our two boys. The room had a fridge and freezer and microwave. A Hy-Vee grocery store is right across the street, within walking distance, so that would make for an inexpensive... more

We stayed here during our coast-to-coast drive across the US. This was clearly one of the older Holiday Inn Express hotels we’ve stayed at. The corridors and rooms were a bit dated. The room was clean, but looking a bit old and had its sink in the main room – which I never like. The free internet was a very... more

Stayed in Albert Lea on a cross country read trip. This Holiday Inn Express was one of the best hotels we encountered on the trip. The room had been recently refurbised with new pillow-top mattresses that were wonderful! Everything was very clean. The staff at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. This is a great place to stay... more

The Holiday Inn Express is a great choice for doing business in Albert Lea and surroundings. It is conveniently located near the I 90 exit and within walking distance of several restaurants and a shopping mall. Be sure to buy some famous Amana Beef and Maytag Blue Cheese to take home--both are available at the HyVee across the street. The... more