Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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2121 E Main St, Cortez, CO, 81321
  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Cortez Cultural Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(87 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Cortez

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG in Cortez, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez and Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Cortez Cultural Center and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Cultural Park.

What's nearby

  • Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cortez Cultural Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center - 11 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 13 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Maverik - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪WildEdge Brewing Collective - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG

Hotel in Cortez with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Destination Grill serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Destination Grill - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Destination Grill

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 2 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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
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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez
Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez Hotel Cortez
Holiday Inn Cortez
Cortez Holiday Inn Express

Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kaylie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
This was a pretty run down Holiday Inn Express. It wasn’t up to the normal standards we have come to expect from this hotel chain. The towels felt super old and scratchy to use. The whole place was a little dated and dirty. The breakfast wasn’t kept stocked and the pancake maker was broken. We were pretty disappointed with the lower quality of this location. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and clean. The exterior areas could use some upgrades. Rear door entry does not work. Grumbling staff during breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

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

Good stay

Easy check in comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not exaggerating. This was one of the best hotel stays we have had. We actually wished we could have stayed longer. The lobby is stunning with southwest decor and had two elegant side staircases meeting overhead. Our room had the same decor and even had a little curtained off area with bunkbeds. The staff were polite and helpful. With a 15 minute drive to the Mesa Verde Park entrance it was an amazing find considering the value and price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Great stay

Great stay. Very clean and beds were comfortable. AC was noisy, but most are. Room was quiet. Nice breakfast. Area felt safe. Would stay there again for a visit to Mesa Verde.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - the planned update is needed. This hotel is conveniently located and offers breakfast (although it was stripped bare by the time we got there). PROS: -Fairly comfortable beds -Passable blackout curtains -Indoor pool area open late (and separate from main hotel) CONS: -Carpeting is in need of replacement -large stone shelf in shower is at just the right level to konk you in the head if you're not careful stepping in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL A

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Albert

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

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Appears to me to be a repurposed property, but in pretty good shape. Not everything works as it should. Went out the back door to practice my instrument and the re-entry lock didn't work (broken), nor did the door lock at the door into the pool area. Walked around the building and got in (probably needed the walk), but still... Breakfast was pretty good, but the breakfast attendant was not particularly attentive to whether items were available. Don't close the place down, but step up a bit if you want top marks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Troy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but had other issues not associated to cleanliness. The bathroom sink drained slowly and would fill up. TV didn't work well. It would constantly freeze up and buffer. Screen in room was broke and wouldn't shut properly. Was able to move to another room for our final night and that room was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Tired property but front desk clerk was very nice and welcoming. Fine place for an overnight
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Travelled with group
I booked two rooms through travelocity, but the hotel only had reservation for one room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan E

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

8/10 Good

BELVA J

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wiyada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was good. Nice decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

Yohanes

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

6/10 Okay

Sameer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lot of trash behind the bunk beds. Nobody had cleaned. Otherwise, a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025