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Holiday Inn Express Minneapolis West Plymouth by IHG rates, Plymouth, Minnesota

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Axel's take: 8.3/10

A strong suburban base for clean rooms and breakfast, with compact standard rooms. a simple, limited-service IHG hotel in suburban Plymouth, scored for what it is.

This limited-service Holiday Inn Express is a strong pick for a practical Plymouth stay. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and the included breakfast. Free parking, an indoor pool and a gym round out a useful package for families and business travelers who want the basics done well. It delivers good value without pretending to be a full-service hotel.

The main compromise is space: IHG's standard rooms are compact, and recent Expedia feedback flags tight clearance around beds. Choose a suite if spreading out matters. This is also a suburban driving base, not a substitute for staying downtown. We'd skip it for a car-free Minneapolis trip; pet owners should confirm restrictions and the additional fee directly.

  • Best for: business travelers with a car; families visiting Plymouth; short suburban stays

  • Watch out for: compact standard rooms; driving needed for Minneapolis sightseeing; pet restrictions and an additional fee

  • Location: Convenient for Plymouth visits and nearby dining; better suited to drivers than downtown sightseeing.

  • Rooms: Compact standards and larger suites; IHG confirms microwaves, refrigerators and Keurig coffee makers.

  • Cleanliness: A clear strength across Booking.com ratings and recent Expedia guest feedback.

  • Service: Recent Expedia reviews generally describe friendly, helpful staff.

  • Amenities: Included breakfast, heated indoor pool, gym, guest laundry and free Wi-Fi.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is free; IHG lists dogs only, a weight limit and a per-stay pet fee. No airport shuttle.

Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Express Minneapolis West Plymouth by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Holiday Inn Express Minneapolis West Plymouth by IHG

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 2-star hotel
  • 2955 Empire Lane, Plymouth
  • Optional charges: Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay; Service animals are exempt from fees; Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability); Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Hotel policies: Pet deposit: $75 per room per stay; Pets: $75 per room per stay
  • Amenities: ATM, Computer, Air conditioning, Elevator/lift, Smoking areas, Smoke-free property, Newspapers, Television in lobby, Express check-out, Fire Extinguisher, Reception desk, Accessibility features
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Plymouth, Minnesota

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  • $104 a night · Nov 19 to Nov 24, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed), non-refundable · Seen Oct 22 · Get current price for this stay
  • $130 a night · Feb 12 to Feb 14, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, Child bed is not included, handicap accessible), refundable · Seen Oct 22 · Get current price for this stay
  • $122 a night · Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights · 3 adults · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds), non-refundable · Seen Oct 24 · Get current price for this stay

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2-star hotel · 2955 Empire Lane, Plymouth

Check-in from 15:00 · Check-out by 11:00

ATM · Computer · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Newspapers · Television in lobby · Express check-out · Fire Extinguisher · Reception desk · Accessibility features

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Axel's take

a simple, limited-service IHG hotel in suburban Plymouth

8.3/10

A strong suburban base for clean rooms and breakfast, with compact standard rooms.

This limited-service Holiday Inn Express is a strong pick for a practical Plymouth stay. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and the included breakfast. Free parking, an indoor pool and a gym round out a useful package for families and business travelers who want the basics done well. It delivers good value without pretending to be a full-service hotel.

The main compromise is space: IHG's standard rooms are compact, and recent Expedia feedback flags tight clearance around beds. Choose a suite if spreading out matters. This is also a suburban driving base, not a substitute for staying downtown. We'd skip it for a car-free Minneapolis trip; pet owners should confirm restrictions and the additional fee directly.

Best for

  • business travelers with a car
  • families visiting Plymouth
  • short suburban stays

Watch out for

  • compact standard rooms
  • driving needed for Minneapolis sightseeing
  • pet restrictions and an additional fee
Location
Convenient for Plymouth visits and nearby dining; better suited to drivers than downtown sightseeing.
Rooms
Compact standards and larger suites; IHG confirms microwaves, refrigerators and Keurig coffee makers.
Cleanliness
A clear strength across Booking.com ratings and recent Expedia guest feedback.
Service
Recent Expedia reviews generally describe friendly, helpful staff.
Amenities
Included breakfast, heated indoor pool, gym, guest laundry and free Wi-Fi.
Fees and surprises
Parking is free; IHG lists dogs only, a weight limit and a per-stay pet fee. No airport shuttle.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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