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Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Property amenity
Indoor pool
Reception
Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

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4160 Guide Meridian St, Bellingham, WA, 98226
  • Place, Park Bowl
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bellis Fair Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Washington University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(100 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Bellingham

Located in Bellingham (Meridian), Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG is within a 15-minute walk of Park Bowl and Bellis Fair Mall. .This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Regal Barkley Village and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Whatcom Museum.

What's nearby

  • Park Bowl - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bellis Fair Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • North Bellingham Golf Course - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mount Baker Theatre - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Western Washington University - 8 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • Bellingham, WA (BLI-Bellingham Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cruisin Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Birch Door Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG

Hotel in Bellingham with free breakfast and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG offers 101 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Bellingham hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 101 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 37-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable shower seat
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and train station; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

BELLINGHAM Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express BELLINGHAM
Holiday Inn Express Hotel BELLINGHAM
Holiday Inn Bellingham
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham Hotel Bellingham
Holiday Inn Express Bellingham Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Bellingham by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

R DANIEL, Poulsbo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was modern and well-designed. And Lauren at the front desk went above and beyond by calling me days before check-in to say I should book a different room to insure my special request could be honored.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There needs to be a light in the coffee alcove. Just a spotlight. And a small trash can. And the room needs two chairs, not just a stool and a chair. And the laundry. First you do do laundry then you don’t then you do. The laundry bag is tiny and rips as soon as you try to tie it and I never got a replacement. I quit trying with the laundry. And I wanted fresh coffee in my room every day. I don’t want to have to walk downstairs. I’m exhausted. I need the coffee before I see people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Frustrating down time—TV fiasco.

The only disappointment was with the TV. There was not a guide to see what is playing when. Just flipping through channels to try to see what’s on and finally turning it off because you can’t really know what you’re watching or how far into the program you are. VERY frustrating. There should be a program guide available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jinsoo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Came in town for a graduation and found this property to be very convenient. We were comfortable and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

JoAnn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OK
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Everyone was friendly and inviting. I forgot my ear buds and they called me right before I was leaving the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We weren’t very happy with the noise of our fellow guests, even when we asked security for help with quiet things down. We also disliked the remodeling of the breakfast room. It was cramped and uncomfortable. We’re sorry that this has changed so much in the past year or two. We used to really enjoy coming here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we stayed for 4 nightsm. our checkin and checkout process was very efficient. the staff was always pleasant and helpful. the facilities were always clean. our room was ground level right on the other side of the wall to checkin which made it noisy as well as the the traveler/s in the rooms above and surrounding us... the room soundproofing was terrible!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ROBERT CARLSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expedia made an error in my reservation and it didn't show up correctly on the hotel computer.It was resolved by hotel staff after indepth investigation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hsi-Jen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We checked in really late and the front desk staff was pleasant and quick to get us checked in. Clean room, comfortable bed, and good breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

college visit

it was a great place to stay at while visiting WWU
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area set aside for families to visit and play games, great breakfast! Business area provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

All was wonderful!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025