Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 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 15-minute drive of Mesa Verde National Park Entrance and Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez. .This hotel is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Cortez Cultural Center.

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 National Park Entrance - 13 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Crow Canyon Archaeological Center - 15 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪WildEdge Brewing Collective - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Handy Mart - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬14 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.

Languages

English

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

  • Free 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. 638 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

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

Nick

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Travis

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

Unregulated Temp

It was not possible to regulate the temperature in the room to a comfortable level. Outside was freezing, but the room was either too cold or blazing hot. This interrupted everyone's sleep, which is kind of the whole point to a hotel stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
My family has traveled to Cortez for the past 10 years. It's tradition to swim and have family time before our sporting event the next day. We pick hotels based on their pool and hot tub accessibility. We were notified at check in that the pool and hot tub were closed for renovations. My children as well as I were very sad that we could not spend that time together. We would have appreciated notification about pool and hot tub renovations before booking and paying for the hotel. We did appriecate the front desk being so kind about the situation. Breakfast was amazing as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Briana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I won't be coming again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

8/10 Good

Rufus

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

8/10 Good

Terry, Belvidere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty clean and seemed updated in terms of room decor. The guy checking us in did tell us to make sure we parked in the lighted area of the parking lot which was slightly concerning but we did and had no problems! There was little "Safety sheet" in the room giving advice on how to stay safe in and around the hotel like use all your door locks and don't open the door for anyone without verifying by calling the front desk first, check your surrounding before exiting your vehicle, etc. In the end there were no issues. It's just Cortez I guess! Decent breakfast. Pool was not functioning. Walmart nearby ..fast food nearby. Close to Mesa Verde.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ria

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only reason we booked the property was for the pool & hot tub for the kids. Neither were working, apparently for many months. That should be updated on this site. Multiple smoke detectors in the hallway beeped 24/7 with guests scurrying out at night to try to disable. I told the front desk & nothing was done. TV didn’t work properly & beds were uncomfortable. I’d suggest staying in Durango.

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All good but hot tub and pool were out of commission.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard G

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elwin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful! The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cliff

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

Vacation

We very much enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mack, Sanford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Riley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rick

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

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Underwhelmed - do not recommend

Pool and hot tub under renovation not cited in their website. Restaurant was closed. Paid extra $ compared to others for those amenities. Towels frayed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025