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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bessemer, an IHG Hotel

4.3-star hotel in Bessemer, AL with free hot breakfast, WiFi, parking, and indoor pool. Near Splash Adventure Waterpark and Red Mountain Park. LGBTQ+ friendly.

5001 Academy Ln, Bessemer, AL 35022, United States View on map
8.6/10
Very Good Based on 439 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Indoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Guest Experience Highlights at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bessemer

Recent visitors highlight the hotel’s cleanliness, friendly staff, convenient location, and family-friendly atmosphere, alongside some notes on noise levels and room condition.

Guests often praise

  • Clean and comfortable rooms, with many noting spaciousness and well-equipped amenities including fridges, microwaves, and numerous outlets.
  • Friendly and helpful staff, especially front desk personnel and breakfast attendants who enhance the stay experience.
  • Varied and tasty hot breakfast options, including fresh pancakes, omelets, and biscuits and gravy.
  • Indoor pool is warm and enjoyable, with attentive service facilitating guest access for families with children.
  • Outdoor seating areas featuring a firepit and large TV receive positive mentions for relaxation and socializing.

Worth knowing

  • Some guests report noise issues from nearby rooms and hallway doors, suggesting higher floors may offer a quieter stay.
  • Carpet cleanliness received mixed feedback, with one guest advising caution for those sensitive to floor hygiene.
  • Location is convenient off interstates 20/59, near restaurants and attractions but primarily in a business area with limited ambiance.
  • Occasional musty or new-room smells were noted but did not affect overall comfort.
  • Parking is gated and secure, an appreciated feature for many visitors.

Best for

  • Families looking for a clean, comfortable stay with kid-friendly amenities like the indoor pool and hot breakfast.
  • Business travelers needing quick access off major highways and dependable, well-managed facilities.
  • Visitors planning to explore nearby outdoor attractions such as Splash Adventure Waterpark and Red Mountain Park.
  • LGBTQ+ friendly travelers seeking an inclusive and welcoming hotel environment.
  • Groups requiring meeting spaces and event accommodations with attentive staff support.
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About this property

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bessemer, an IHG Hotel

Located off Interstates 20 and 59 in Bessemer, Alabama, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bessemer offers a modern stay in a business-friendly area with easy access to local attractions. The hotel is convenient for visitors wanting to explore nearby sites such as Splash Adventure Waterpark, just over two miles away, and nature spots like Red Mountain Park and Moss Rock Preserve within a 20-mile radius.

This property combines hotel accommodations with conference center and wedding venue facilities, making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers. Guests appreciate the clean, comfortable rooms equipped with modern conveniences such as WiFi and multiple electrical outlets, including USB ports. The indoor pool, free hot breakfast featuring a fresh pancake maker, and gated parking add to the practical amenities on offer.

The setting caters well to a diverse crowd, including LGBTQ+ friendly guests. Reviewers frequently highlight the friendly staff and well-maintained communal areas, with particular praise for the breakfast service and indoor pool. Some comments note occasional noise and cleanliness issues with carpeting, reflecting a mostly positive but honest guest experience.

Check-in begins at 3 PM and check-out is by noon, allowing a reasonable timeframe for arrivals and departures. For those travelling by air, Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about a 25-minute drive away. With a rating of 4.3 from over 400 reviews, the hotel presents a dependable option for visitors seeking convenient access to Bessemer’s attractions and business venues.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Indoor pool
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Business center
Pet-friendly
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

NS
nancy smith Apr 09, 2026
10

Staff is super nice. Was having trouble getting in the pool with my 4 year old who was excited to go swimming on vacation. Front desk lady went out her way to get a hold of the maintenance guys to let us in. Rooms clean and breakfast was great, with the fresh pancake maker. Warmest in door pool I've ever been in!

MN
Molly Norwood Apr 01, 2026
10

John and his crew did a fabulous job of meeting all of our needs. Meeting room use to cater for 40 senior adults was great! Check in and out was great - quick and with personable staff. The hotel was super clean and well run. Thanks for a great stay!

HY
Heather Young Mar 30, 2026
10

My stay last night was wonderful. The room was extremely clean and the bed was super comfortable. The ladies working the front desk were very friendly. Also the lady overseeing our breakfast was amazing and so helpful. Location was perfect , only a slight detour from the interstate. 100% recommend a stay with them. Thanks for the fantastic stay!

JM
Jenna Miller Mar 20, 2026
10

Really good location. Loved all the outdoor seating areas. The firepit with the TV was our favorite. Staff wasn't rude, but don't go out of their way to greet or speak to you. It was really loud though! Seemed like I could hear a door open and shut at the other end of the hall, and a lot of noise from the room over us. The carpet in the room wasn't very clean, my feet were so nasty! I wore shoes in the room the rest of the stay. Overall though would probably stay again, mainly because of the location. Would definitely stay on the 4th floor next time!

CH
Constance Hambrick Mar 07, 2026
10

My family and I had the pleasure of staying at this hotel recently. Front desk personnel were very friendly and nice. Great location with plenty of restaurants and just about anything you might need on a road trip. I will definitely book this location again. The rooms were spacious and clean. Definitely money well spent!

BD
Bruce Day Feb 28, 2026
10

Spent 1 night December 22 to break up Drive from Nashville to Biloxi with short visits to friends and family along the way. There are a half dozen new motels in the complex. HI Express chosen due to good past experience. Check in was a breeze, room was perfect. Fridge, microwave, wifi, all present and working well. There were numerous electrical outlets including USB A and C outlets near every table. Breakfast had the most choices I've ever seen, including omelets, biscuits and gravy. One revue note a musty smell. What I smelled was new. We might have been the first guests in the room. Reviewed here because HI website does not support my browser. I'll likely get 3 more emails asking for a review. Get with it HI, spend some of that marketing money on tech support.

DH
David Hughes Feb 11, 2026
10

NEW! HIE & Candlewood all rolled into 1. It's a very nice property. Indoor pool. 2 gas grills, gas fire pit, & Large outdoor TV under roof. Clean comfortable rooms at a fair price. Gated secure parking.

LG
Lydia Gooding Dec 31, 2025
10

We had a three night stay and everyone was so hospitable! I have a three year old that is full of energy and every single person took time with her and made her stay so exiting. On the drive home she has been talking about Balloon Mary and LaShay. So many were kind to us. Also very important everything was very clean, the breakfast was tasty with a lot of options. We would recommend to anyone!!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bessemer, an IHG Hotel

Bessemer, Alabama, USA

Off interstates 20/59, in an area peppered with businesses, this contemporary hotel is 2.3 miles' drive from Splash Adventure Waterpark, 11.7 miles' drive from Tannehill State Park and 18.2 miles' drive from Birmingham.

  • Academy Lane & Applebee's 4 min Walk
  • Social Security Bldg 7 min Walk
  • Walmart - Bessemer 16 min Walk
  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport 25 min Car · 1 hr 41 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Alabama. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Red Mountain Park 1,776 reviews

Red Mountain Park

2011 Frankfurt Dr, Birmingham, AL 35211, United States

4.8 · Park
Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure 3,543 reviews

Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure

4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy, Bessemer, AL 35022, United States

4.4 · Amusement Park
Moss Rock Preserve 1,894 reviews

Moss Rock Preserve

617 Preserve Wy, Hoover, AL 35226, United States

4.8 · Nature Preserve
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