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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Free daily full breakfast
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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376 Paint Town Rd, Cherokee, NC, 28719
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cherokee Bear Zoo
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cherokee

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG in Cherokee, you'll be in the mountains, a 1-minute drive from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 10 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Western Carolina University.

What's nearby

  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cherokee Bear Zoo - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Eastern Cherokee Agency - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cherokee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • In the mountains

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Cherokee Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Cherokee Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino
Inn Express Cherokee Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Cherokee / Casino an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee / Casino by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 580 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

patty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great no issues
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next door to a grocery store
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and near attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Leona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is older, clean and staff was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Great location!

Location was perfect for the concert at Harrah’s! The room was great! Service was fantastic! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shelby

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

Ok stay

The room we had had cracked ceilings form water damage and the bathroom had serval yile broke or losse. The shower felt like ur going through the floor. There was a soft spot in front of one of beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

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

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Best Overall Value, Highly Recommend Staying Here

Clean, well maintained and quiet property located conveniently across from casino. Hosts greet guests and make sure they feel welcome and will address any concerns that may come up. The breakfast area was clean and we'll stocked with cereals, different bread and pastry, coffee, scrambled eggs, sausages, and batter to make your own fresh pancakes or waffles. Very tasty and good effort by the kitchen staff to keep everything stocked, available and clean. We have stayed here multiple times the last 3 years and this place is making a real effort to improve and keep their guests coming back. A well managed facility. ngage and respond to guests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

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

Wonderful

Absolutely pleasant stay! Staff was amazing, super friendly and helpful. The room was clean and smelled nice. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The greeting agent (Elisa?spelling) was very friendly and helpful. She got me checked in and reviewed elements of my stay. During my stay Shauna was helpful and friendly by greeting me each day as I passed by. She was helpful when I asked questions. The breakfast was excellent (like what I fixed at home).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy, Piedmont

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED this hotel. It is across the street from the casino. Staff, room, comfort, cleanliness and the free breakfast were all top notch. Highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you're visiting Harrah's Cherokee Casino and surrounding area. Friendly staff and safe area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammi

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to the Casino and most attractions in the Cherokee area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

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

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the stay at "Holiday Inn Express" at Cherokee, NC. The staf and the morning food staff are amazing very helpful and friendly/polite. The parking was great for the days we stayed there and we're looking forward to the next trip back there again. Semper Fi... CDM
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025