Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling by IHG

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and indoor pool

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Property amenity
Free daily buffet breakfast
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Explore the area

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1555 E Chestnut St, Sterling, CO, 80751
  • Place, Overland Trail Recreation Area
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sterling Overland Trail Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverview Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, Accessible (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Accessible (Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Sterling

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling by IHG you'll be within steps of South Platte River and Overland Trail Recreation Area. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym, Hot tub and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Sterling hotel include Sterling Overland Trail Museum and Riverview Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Overland Trail Recreation Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sterling Overland Trail Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Riverview Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fox 5 Theatre - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Sterling Creatives - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Denver International Airport (DEN) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Baja Tacos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Travel Stop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling by IHG

Lakefront hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and indoor pool
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Sterling hotel is smoke free.

  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling by IHG offers 84 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. 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. 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
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, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 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

  • Up to 3 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Suites Sterling
Holiday Inn Express Suites Sterling by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Sterling an IHG Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling 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 Sterling by IHG?

As of 9 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling by IHG on 22 Feb 2026 start from AU$154.92, 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 Sterling by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling by IHG has a free self car park.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling by IHG has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

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

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

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

You bet, our travelers give top marks to the free buffet brekkie here! Offered daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the perfect spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

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

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

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

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

Is there a golf course on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling by IHG?

There isn't one on site, but Riverview Golf Club is a short 15-minute walk away.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sterling by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 671 out of 898 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 898 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 898 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 898 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 898 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Couldn’t close the window shade
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Aspen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfy bed and pillows, excellent selection at breakfast! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Keely

Hotel overbooked their reservations and ended up in a sketchy older hotel. Been staying with Holiday Inns often. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean with a comfortable bed. What more do you need? Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold, Waterford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful front desk person.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our go to hotel in Sterling it’s always clean and up to date and close to what we need it for!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very short stay but conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Sterling.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were good size, including bathrooms, and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Clean rooms. Comfortable beds and pillows. GREAT breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK, bergland

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area off the highway, newer hotel very clean, lots of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gŕeat spacious, clean room. Ñice wallk for pet adjacent to hotel. Extensive breakfast. Friendly helpful staff,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here. The staff is always wonderful. The pool and hot tub are great. Love the breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best breakfast ever. Scrambled eggs biscuits and gravy two kinds of sausage, bacon, and potatoes!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025