How Axel worksAxel's lowest rate seen for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin North Central by IHG: $101 a night all in, Nov 3 to Nov 5, 2026. Seen Oct 15.
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2-star hotel · Holiday Inn Express · 8500 North I 35, Austin
ATM · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Express check-out · Non-smoking rooms · Room service · Fridge
Hotels in Austina no-frills, budget chain hotel beside I-35
7.4/10
A practical budget base, with good breakfast but uneven upkeep.
This is a no-frills, budget chain hotel beside I-35, best treated as a driving base rather than a downtown getaway. We'd consider it for a short, practical stay: Expedia and Agoda guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and the included hot breakfast. Free parking adds value, and rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. The overall guest ratings point to a generally good hotel, not a standout.
The trade-off is consistency: clean-room praise sits alongside repeated reports of musty smells, worn finishes and elevator problems. I-35 Capital Express North construction complicates the roadside setting, and traffic noise can intrude. Confirm pool availability: IHG still displays a seasonal-closure notice with an outdated February 1, 2026 reopening estimate. We'd skip it for a quiet retreat, a car-free Austin visit or a pool-centered family stay without confirmation.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Agoda · Tripadvisor · wanderlog.com · en.planetofhotels.com · txdot.gov. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
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Standard room (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 17 to Oct 20, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 20 to Oct 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 22, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard room · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 1, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 27 to Nov 9, 2026 · 13 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 28 to Oct 29, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Nov 1, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 30 to Nov 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard room (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 30 to Nov 7, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 2 to Nov 5, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard room (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 2 to Nov 11, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 3 to Nov 5, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard room (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 4 to Nov 7, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 5 to Nov 7, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability, extra beds not included) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 17 to Nov 18, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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STANDARD, KING BED, ACCESSIBLE · non-refundable · includes $1/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 22 to Dec 2, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 23 to Nov 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 23 to Dec 3, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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STANDARD, KING BED, SOFA · non-refundable · includes $5/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 5 to Dec 12, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 6 to Jan 9, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 23 to Feb 28, 2027 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 14
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 28 to Apr 3, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 29 to Apr 3, 2027 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (handicap accessible) · non-refundable
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Axel's lowest rate seen for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin North Central by IHG: $101 a night all in, Nov 3 to Nov 5, 2026. Seen Oct 15.
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A practical budget base, with good breakfast but uneven upkeep. a no-frills, budget chain hotel beside I-35, scored for what it is.
This is a no-frills, budget chain hotel beside I-35, best treated as a driving base rather than a downtown getaway. We'd consider it for a short, practical stay: Expedia and Agoda guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and the included hot breakfast. Free parking adds value, and rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. The overall guest ratings point to a generally good hotel, not a standout.
The trade-off is consistency: clean-room praise sits alongside repeated reports of musty smells, worn finishes and elevator problems. I-35 Capital Express North construction complicates the roadside setting, and traffic noise can intrude. Confirm pool availability: IHG still displays a seasonal-closure notice with an outdated February 1, 2026 reopening estimate. We'd skip it for a quiet retreat, a car-free Austin visit or a pool-centered family stay without confirmation.
Best for: budget-conscious travelers with a car; short North Austin work trips; road-trip stopovers
Watch out for: I-35 construction and traffic noise; uneven upkeep and reported elevator outages; pool availability needs confirmation
Location: A driving-oriented I-35 base; nearby highway construction and road noise are meaningful drawbacks.
Rooms: Comfortable beds, microwaves and refrigerators; some guests report worn finishes and musty smells.
Cleanliness: Mostly positive aggregate scores, but recurring odor and carpet complaints make consistency a concern.
Service: Helpful staff earn frequent praise, although problem handling is not uniformly reliable.
Amenities: Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi and a 24-hour gym; confirm the outdoor pool, and expect no restaurant or shuttle.
Fees and surprises: Parking is free; pets incur nightly charges, and Booking.com lists a service charge on some offers.
Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin North Central by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Agoda · Tripadvisor · wanderlog.com · en.planetofhotels.com · txdot.gov. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin North Central by IHG within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Oct 17 to Oct 20, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $118 a night · non-refundable · Standard room (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 20 to Oct 22, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $120 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 22, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $125 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Oct 28, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $130 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $128 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 1, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult | $124 a night · non-refundable · Standard room | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $127 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 27 to Nov 9, 2026 · 13 nights · 1 adult | $113 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 28 to Oct 29, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $115 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $119 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $115 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Nov 1, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $126 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 29 to Nov 5, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $112 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 16 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $144 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 30 to Nov 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $130 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 30 to Nov 7, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult | $119 a night · non-refundable · Standard room (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 2 to Nov 5, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $104 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 2 to Nov 11, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $104 a night · non-refundable · Standard room (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 3 to Nov 5, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $101 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 4 to Nov 7, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $104 a night · non-refundable · Standard room (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 5 to Nov 7, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $106 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 11 to Nov 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 4 adults | $134 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (bed type is subject to availability, extra beds not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 12 to Nov 15, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $105 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 17 to Nov 18, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult | $108 a night · non-refundable · Standard room (2 full double beds) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 22 to Dec 2, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $108 a night · includes $1 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · STANDARD, KING BED, ACCESSIBLE | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 23 to Nov 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $104 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 23 to Dec 3, 2026 · 10 nights · 1 adult | $117 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 27 to Nov 29, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult | $114 a night · includes $5 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · STANDARD, KING BED, SOFA | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 5 to Dec 12, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $113 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 6 to Jan 9, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $107 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed and sofa) (king size bed) | not seen | Seen Oct 15 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 23 to Feb 28, 2027 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $109 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 14 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 28 to Apr 3, 2027 · 6 nights · 2 adults | $111 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 29 to Apr 3, 2027 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $113 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 30 to Apr 3, 2027 · 4 nights · 2 adults | $114 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (handicap accessible) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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