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

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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1501 COMMERCE AVENUE, Carlisle, PA, 17015
  • Dickinson College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Carlisle Barracks
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Specialty)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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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

  • Penn State Dickinson Law - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Dickinson College - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Carlisle Theatre - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Carlisle Barracks - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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. 357 out of 509 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 509 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 509 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 509 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 509 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

Roxanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with group
First stay at this location and was very happy with the staff and the facility. Rooms were very clean and well appointed. Enjoyed large bathroom and beds were comfortable. Will definitely stay here when I return to Carlisle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked almost everything about the place. Clean rooms, although the shower did not have much water pressure. Maybe it was just our room. Room 311. My real complaint is that my card was charged for all three rooms that I reserved before I got there. My room was cost split with someone, but we both got charged the full price. I think we have it worked out now. I will probably still stay there next year. Also the breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah and John

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

2/10 Terrible

Leonidas

Liked: Cleanliness
I didn’t like that I was charged for something after I already paid my hotel in advance ? That was a shister move on your part , a surprise to see this extra charge after 2 days on my credit card .. I was discusted!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jared

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were only there to sleep. Got there at 130am and left by 8. Did get coffee and tea in the morning! Comfy beds. Noisy in the morning as our room was by a side entrance and it sounded like folks were walking through our room. But it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get in and out
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Gail

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

8/10 Good

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Destiney

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Hope to be back next year !!

One on our way home from Florida traveling to New York. Looked online - hotel had great reviews and easy access off of highway. Everything was great - very clean, convenient, price was perfect and staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mayra

Business traveller

Business trip

Overall, a nice hotel for a two-night business trip. Nothing extraordinary, always a good experience at the Holiday Inn
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffry

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Very convenient to I 81.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoHanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much better than the last holiday inn express we stayed in. This location was very clean, everything worked, and the staff was very nice and helpful. Will stay here again next time we’re in Carlisle.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025