We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Holiday Inn Express Frederick: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
5579 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703
Hotel website
Hotel deals
Hotel amenities
Special Offer
Save on Hotel Packages!
Holiday Inn Express Frederick
Ranked #18 of 21 hotels in Frederick
Enter dates & see best prices*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

82 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveler rating
    12
    13
    23
    24
    10
Date Rating
Bryans Road, Maryland
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Decent Value Hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

Stayed with a friend for New Years Eve while visiting Frederick. The hotel is in a very convenient location. right across the street from the mall, several nice eateries, and very close to the main highway to (270) Frederick. Friendly and quick check-in. Room on first floor seemed clean. Everything worked fine. Bathroom decor seemed a bit dated, there was a large hole in the back of the wooden bathroom door. A few more towels would have been nice (only three towels). Beds were comfortable, hotel was quiet, area seemed secure. Upon my return, I believe there was a security guard in the lobby. Awoke to a nice complimentary breakfast. Food was pretty good, scrambled eggs, warm rolls, sausage, and good coffee. Of course bagels, toast, and juice as well. Almost forgot the pancake machine. Easy/Fast check out. I would recommend for a good, no frills, value-minded stay when visiting Frederick, MD.

Room Tip: Try to stay on the first floor especially if you have alot of luggage. This hotel has no elevator.
See more room tips
  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask tryto82 about Holiday Inn Express Frederick
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Meghan D, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Frederick, responded to this review
January 4, 2013
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know about the clean rooms, friendly staff and good breakfast. Thank you again and we hope you come stay with us in the future. Happy New Year!
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Columbus, OH
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Okay in a storm”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2012

We stayed here overnight as Winter Storm Euclid forced us off the road. The hallways smelled of stale cigarette smoke, and I am certain that other guests were smoking, even though all rooms on our floor were labeled as non-smoking. The carpet in the public areas definitely needed to be replaced, as did the upholstery on the chair in our room. The beds and bathroom was clean, as was the breakfast area. The carpeting behind the chair in our room hadn't been vaccuumed in forever, and the popcorn ceiling had some dust bunnies stuck to it. I know I'm highlighting the negatives, but really overall, it was fine for a one-night stay.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask dddtravel about Holiday Inn Express Frederick
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Meghan D, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Frederick, responded to this review
December 31, 2012
Thank you for your feedback. We are thrilled that you thought the hotel was clean. We apologize for any inconveniences during your stay. Please know that our hotel is going smoke free mid-January, 2013. Thank you for your comments and we would love to have you stay with us in the future!
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Pittsburgh, PA
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
“Just OK”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

This hotel was a stop on the way to somewhere else. We stayed because the price was very good. The first issue is that there was NO ONE at the front desk when I walked in. Absolutely no one to greet me. Way to make me feel welcome. It took several minutes for someone to come out, and no bell or anything to ring. It isn't like I got there at 11 PM, I got there at 7. There wasn't anyone at the desk when I checked out at 8 AM either. Maybe there shouldn't be such exciting things for the staff to do in the front desk office, because they would rather be in there. For the price we paid, it was ok. The beds were nice, the room was clean, and the breakfast was great. The real issue was being awoken at 4:30 AM when the people upstairs decided to get up and leave. We heard EVERY single step they took through the floor. And I mean EVERY. It sounded like there was almost nothing between the room above us and our room. If you stay here (because you have gotten a good rate...) either stay on the 2nd floor or ask specifically if there is someone in the room above you. Otherwise, you will not get sleep.

Room Tip: 2nd FLOOR or make sure NO ONE is above you!!
See more room tips
  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask VLSchaap about Holiday Inn Express Frederick
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Meghan D, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Frederick, responded to this review
December 12, 2012
Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are thrilled that you though the beds were nice, the room was clean, and the breakfast was great. I will be speaking with the General Manager about your concerns. Thank you again and we hope to have you stay with us in the future.
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

Travelers are raving about these Frederick hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Frederick
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d93936?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Residence Inn Frederick
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d256893?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Frederick
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d3405776?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Columbus, Ohio
Top Contributor
135 reviews 135 reviews
34 hotel reviews
Reviews in 69 cities Reviews in 69 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
“Okay stay for a night...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

This one is located in a very old building, and there is no elevator. It was an okay stay for the night, but I wouldn't want to spend my whole vacation here. The beds sit pretty low to the ground, but were comfortable enough. The hotel was average clean and average comfort and service, but nothing really to write home about.

Room Tip: get first floor as there is no elevator
See more room tips
  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask lukay about Holiday Inn Express Frederick
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Meghan D, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Frederick, responded to this review
December 12, 2012
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad that you were comfortable and the hotel was clean. We appreciate the time you took to write this response. We truly hope you come back in the future!
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Issaquah, WA
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Awful Hotel”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

We checked in and after walking upstairs with a very heavy bag (because they do not have an elevator!!!) we proceeded to our room thru hallways that reeked of cigarette smoke. The room smelled terrible, akin to dirty socks. The carpet was old and crushed. The room was in need of a major overhaul. Run down condition. The topper was finding a cockroach in the bathroom. GROSS. We immediately left and found an excellent room at the Hampton Inn. Do yourself a favor and avoid this hotel at all costs!!

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Ask ikoiko2u about Holiday Inn Express Frederick
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Meghan D, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Frederick, responded to this review
November 26, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We truly apologize for any inconveniences during your stay. I will be addressing your concerns with the general manager and our upper management today. Thank you again and have a fantastic holiday!
Report response as inappropriate
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Days Inn Frederick
Great value on a similar hotel
Frederick, MD
3.5 of 5 stars 75 Reviews
Show Prices
Still looking for a hotel?
Highly rated hotels in Frederick
Good for business
Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick-Fort Detrick
Hampton Inn & Suites Frederick-F... 4.5 of 5 stars 100 reviews
Great value
Sleep Inn
Sleep Inn 3.5 of 5 stars 59 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d575998?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d93965?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_Style_Xsell
Travelers also viewed these Frederick hotels
Hampton Inn Frederick 4.0 of 5 stars 151 reviews Extended Stay America - Frederic... 4.0 of 5 stars 28 reviews Hilton Garden Inn Frederick 4.0 of 5 stars 131 reviews Comfort Inn Frederick 3.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d93924?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d93932?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d647657?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d472160?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed_Hero
View all 21 hotels in Frederick, ranked by popularity

Been to Holiday Inn Express Frederick? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Holiday Inn Express Frederick

Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Express Frederick Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Frederick Hotel Frederick
Holiday Inn Frederick
Frederick Holiday Inn
Address: 5579 Spectrum Drive, Frederick, MD 21703
Phone Number:
Region: United States > Maryland > Frederick
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #18 of 21 hotels in Frederick
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Frederick-FSK Mall! This Frederick Hotel is adjacent to the Francis Scott Key Mall. We are located within a mile of I-270 Technology Office Park & Westview Office Park. Local corporations include State Farm, Allegheny Power, Lockheed Martin, Bechtel, Landmark Avaiation, BP Solar, Chase, FKI Logistics, Frederick Aviation, Hood College, Wells Fargo, Ft. Detrick and many more! The Holiday Inn Express Frederick is located near several of the area attractions including Frederick Fairgrounds, Frederick Keys, National Fire Memorial, Adventure Park USA, Rose Hill Manor and Flying Dog Brewery. Civil War buffs will enjoy visiting National Museum of Civil War Medicine, Barbara Fritchie House, Antietam Battlefield and Gettysburg. We are within 45 miles of Washington, DC, and within a mile from the Marc Train Station. Our staff professionally services groups and meetings. All of our guest rooms feature our Simply Smart Bedding Collection, complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, light work desk with ergonomic chair, cable TV and all the comforts of home. Guests appreciate the complimentary hot Express Start breakfast bar, 24 hour coffee station, 24 hour business center, coin operated laundry facility and plenty of ample parking. We are also a pet friendly hotel.When visiting Frederick, Stay Smart at the Holiday Inn Express Frederick. ... more   less 
Reservation Options:
TripAdvisor is proud to partner with IHG, Orbitz, Travelocity, Expedia, Booking.com, Venere, Hotels.com and Priceline so you can book your Holiday Inn Express Frederick reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Holiday Inn Express Frederick, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Holiday Inn Express Frederick
Enter dates & see best prices* (from our partners)
Show Prices