Overview
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Langley is situated in an urban area, a few blocks from the Trans-Canada Highway. The hotel was renovated in 2010 and offers modern rooms along with value-added amenities like an indoor pool, free Wi-Fi and buffet breakfast. These features make it popular with those wanting a comfortable, value-added stay within walking distance of restaurants and shops.

This 100% non-smoking hotel offers 85 rooms over 5 floors. Standard room features include a TV, a desk, air conditioning, a hair dryer, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a mini-fridge and either two queen beds or one king bed. Upgraded rooms may include robes and/or a jetted tub. Suites feature a kitchenette, a sofabed and either one or two queen beds. Free Wi-Fi, wired internet, daily newspaper and local calls are available in all rooms. Pets are allowed for an additional $10 per night.

Amenities at this hotel include a fitness centre, a sauna, a business centre, meeting and conference facilities, an indoor pool, a hot tub and guest-operated laundry. Free parking and breakfast buffet are available to all guests.

There are several dining options within a few blocks of the hotel and the downtown area and Cascades Casino are about a 15-minute drive away. The village of Fort Langley and Fort Langley National Historic Site can be reached in about 10 minutes by car. The Greater Vancouver Zoo is 20-minute drive away while Abbotsford Airport (YXX) can be reached in about 30 minutes. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by hotel staff on December 8, 2012: wired internet in all rooms, suites have kitchenettes.

The Good
The majority of reviews used for this analysis were positive and focused on the rooms, the staff, the breakfast and the location.

Many guests felt the rooms were clean and modern. Some were very impressed with the styling and spaciousness of the rooms and also complimented the bathrooms, beds and pillows.

The staff were commended by many guests for being friendly and helpful. The housekeeping staff were thought to be thorough and efficient and the front desk staff were said to provide excellent customer service.

Many guests were surprised by the free buffet breakfast, stating that it was a better selection than they expected. The inclusion of hot items such as eggs, sausages and bacon was appreciated by many and it was felt by some that the food was tasty and fresh.

Some guests felt the hotel's proximity to the Trans-Canada Highway made it easy to access. Some also appreciated that the hotel was within walking distance (a few blocks) of several restaurants and shops.

The Bad
Although the majority of reviews used for this analysis were positive, a few negative comments focused on the Wi-Fi, cable TV and the overall value.

A few isolated complaints were made about the Wi-Fi connection being slow. Although wired internet ports are available in every room this may not be an option for those wanting to connect tablets or cell phones. A couple guests also noted that the hotel did not subscribe to several specialty TV channels listed in the cable menu.

Overall, a few guests felt that the hotel provided average accommodations and that it was not worth the price compared to other options in the area.