Yes, the neighborhood looks scary but I had no problems. There are double secure locks on the doors and a security at night to watch the cars. The staff was very friendly. The room was suprisingly great. I'd never stayed at a HIE before and I was pleasantly suprised. Comfortable bed, nice amenities, had a mini fridge and microwave. They... more

First of all, this is not a new Holiday Inn Express. It's a refurbished motel -- with exterior doors. When I travel alone, I do not stay in hotels with exterior doors for safety reasons. My travel agent was lied to about this. I arrived too late to change hotels that evening, but I noted my concern at check-in. The... more