Hotel Holiday Inn Express di Grand Forks

My mom and I drove down from Winnipeg for a one night getaway to do some shopping and spend time together. I was extremely happy with the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grand Forks! As I am in the travel industury (but paying full consumer rate here), I am very picky and write honest reviews. If it was bad, I would 100% tell you. :) ✅ Clean and comfortable room ✅ Comfortable beds and pillows ✅ Roomy bathroom with clean and large shower with glass doors (no shower curtain, yay!) ✅ We did not find the room noisy at all. Tip for those who are concerned about noise - request a parking lot view room (in the front of the building) instead of the interstate side (back of the building). ✅ Staff were so friendly and helpful ✅ Free breakfast was one of the best ones I have had at a hotel. Huge variety including fresh made pancakes, cinnamon rolls, omelettes, cereal, yogurt, fruit and more. My only complaint was the orange juice machine was not working properly and was mostly water. ✅ Theres a small pool and hot tub - we didn't use but would have if we had more time. It's nothing terribly special and no slide, so if you are travelling with children they may miss that. But no one was in it mid-week when we were there so that is a bonus as compared to busy hotel pools with slides. Local Area: ✅ Such a convenient location right off the Interstate highwasy if you just are passing through. ✅ So convient for Canadian shoppers as there are many box stores in the same parking lot. ✅ Definitely check out the new-ish Mexican restauarant next door, Charras & Tequila. Authentic Mexican decor, tableware, margaritas and menu. Staff were so friendly. Bonus is you can enjoy a margarita at the bar inside and then walk to your hotel room - no taxi or driving required. And they make tableside fresh guacamole just like Pipi's in Puerto Vallarta. So delicious. 💡Tip: We booked the Two Queen Bed room with Sofa Bed. Even though it was just two of us, for $20 extra, having the sofa to sit and eat a meal or snack and visit was definitely worth it. We will definitely return in the future. Thanks Holiday Inn for a relaxing getaway.