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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest – I-81 by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1501 COMMERCE AVENUE, Carlisle, PA, 17015
  • Place, Penn State Dickinson Law
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dickinson College
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Carlisle Fairgrounds
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room (Specialty)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About the area

Carlisle

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest – I-81 by IHG in Carlisle, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Penn State Dickinson Law and Dickinson College. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Georgie Lou's Retro Candy & Gifts and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Carlisle Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Letort Spring Run - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Penn State Dickinson Law - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Dickinson College - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Carlisle Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Intl. Airport (MDT) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Walnut Bottom Diner - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest – I-81 by IHG

Hotel in Carlisle with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest – I-81 by IHG offers 85 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and fireplaces. 52-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, spring water baths, and hair dryers.

This Carlisle hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 85 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private pools. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 52-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • 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
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Spring water bathtub or hydromassage showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Fenced private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday INN EXP Stes Carlisle SW I 81
Holiday Inn Express Suites Carlisle Southwest – I 81
Holiday Inn Express Suites Carlisle Southwest – I 81 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest – I-81 by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 537 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Niatoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

8/10 Good

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

8/10 Good

Delora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place a little out the way but well worth it. Great shower and breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel and room, nice breakfast. Need to stick room with towels for the number of guests registered (we had only 2 sets for 3 people)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele, Winston Salem

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Up to the standards I’ve come to expect from Holiday Inn Express.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

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

Great stay!

Great hotel! Very convenient location to route 81, very clean, comfortable and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious! Very nice and courteous staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glorimar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Great location

This hotel has so much to offer at a reasonable price. The room was incredibly clean and fit our family of 5 without feeling squished. The bathroom had all Dove products (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap AND lotion!) which was a nice and surprising touch. Breakfast was great; very clean all around the food areas and the staff were out in the breakfast area a lot checking on stock and restocking as needed. The pool was a good size and the pool area felt comfortable. It was convenient having laundry services on site. My only two not real complaints but more like observations: the corridors and adjoining rooms were not the quietest (we heard lot of talking outside our room in the corridor when anyone walked by); and the common areas could use a little more attention to cleaning (such as washing the floors and wiping down the walls in the elevator). Other than those two minor things, we would seek out this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Next to Interstate, but friendly staff, clean stay

This hotel is directly next to the interstate If you are light sleeper, choose a different hotel. As always, breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express was stellar. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Ashburn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Unfortunately, my stay was far from pleasant. The cleanliness of the room left a lot to be desired—both the sink and toilet had visible stains, clearly not properly cleaned from the previous guest. The sink drained painfully slow, and the water pressure throughout the bathroom was weak. On top of that, the “hot” water was barely lukewarm. For the price I paid, I expected much better. The overall experience did not match the cost, and I left feeling disappointed and frustrated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

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