Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Effingham with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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1604 West Fayette Avenue, Effingham, IL, 62401
  • Place, Lake Sara
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Effingham County Courthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Comm, Accessible Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible (Communication)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Suite With Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

Suite With 2 Queen Beds And Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 6

Suite With 2 Queen Beds And Communication Accessible Tub

  • Sleeps 6

Standard Room With Two Queen Beds-Communications Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

2 King Beds Suite Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 6

1 King Standard Sofa Bed Comm Access Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room With 2 Queen Beds-Communication Accessible With Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Standard King Room With Sofa Bed-Communications Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Effingham

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Sara and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and Access to hot tub. .Enjoy the gym and sauna. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Effingham hotel include Effingham County Courthouse and Bliss Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Sara - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Bliss Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Effingham County Courthouse - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Effingham Performance Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Effingham Station - 4 min drive
  • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG

Hotel in Effingham with free breakfast and fitness centre
As a guest of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG, you'll find an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A vending machine, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This Effingham hotel is smoke free.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG offers 61 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and free newspapers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 1 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 1 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG?

As of 17 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG on 16 Jan 2026 start from AU$175.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG has an uncovered self car park for USD 1 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG is Lake Shelbyville Beach (37.4 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG has an indoor pool.

What makes Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG serve breakfast?

Yep, visitors highly rate the free continental breakfast here! Available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Effingham by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 757 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jodie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

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

College Bound

This was the first time staying at a Holiday Inn & I gotta say it was a great place to stay at. The whole place was amazing and Samantha’s customer service was awesome. Their breakfast hit the spot & will definately be staying here again on our road trips.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

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

10/10 Excellent

susan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

travis

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

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

4/10 Poor

Roderick

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is close to highway,and a good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wauleua

Got charged for a room I canceled
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always nice! We stay here every time we’re on our way to Syracuse.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Glenda

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

Clean hotel

Clean hotel, nice breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Clean, great breakfast, nice staff.

Made a quick overnight stay during a roadtrip. We stayed in a room with two king beds which worked well for our family of 5. The room was nice and clean, check in and out were easy, and the hot breakfast was great. I would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhao

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

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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