Overview
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites is located just off the Trans-Canada Highway, six blocks from Guildford Town Centre, one of British Columbia's largest shopping malls. The hotel's amenities like an indoor pool, free hot buffet breakfast and fitness centre may interest those wanting an easy access hotel close to shopping, with a good selection of amenities.

This 100% non-smoking hotel offers 85 rooms and suites over four floors. Standard rooms include a TV, air conditioning, a hair dryer, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave, an iron and ironing board, a desk and either two queen beds or one king bed. Upgraded rooms feature a king bed, sofabed and possible jetted tub. One-bedroom suites feature two queen beds and a separate living room area with sofabed. Free Wi-Fi, wired internet, local calls and daily newspaper are available in all rooms. Pets are not allowed.

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

Many restaurants and shops are within a 5-minute drive of the hotel. Central City Shopping Centre and Surrey Memorial Hospital are both about a 10-minute drive away. Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Cloverdale Fairgrounds and Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino are each a 20-minute drive away. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and BC Ferries Tsawwassen Terminal can both be reached in about 50 minutes by car. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by hotel staff on December 16, 2012: 85 rooms, four floors, pets not allowed, free parking, Wi-Fi, wired internet and local calls, one-bedroom suites feature two queen beds and a living room with sofabed.

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

Many guests felt the rooms were clean, modern and spacious. Guests noted that the beds were comfortable and that the hotel used good quality linens. Although there were a couple of isolated complaints about noise from other guests, most felt the hotel offered a quiet night's stay.

The staff received many compliments from guests for being professional and friendly. Some felt the staff made for a memorable stay.

Many guests felt the hotel was good value compared to other nearby options. A good selection at the breakfast buffet, a pool area that was considered clean and relaxing and the inclusion of a fridge and microwave in every room were all considered to add to the overall appeal.

The Bad
Although the majority of reviews used for this analysis were positive, a few negative comments focused on the lack of restaurants in the nearby area.

Some guests were disappointed that the hotel did not have a restaurant on site. They mentioned that there was only a couple of restaurants on the same block and that most others were a 15-minute walk away. Although the hotel is on a transit bus route, it was suggested by some that having a car would make for a more convenient stay.