Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chatham South

9.1 | Excellent | #1 out of 5 hotels in Chatham

MAP575 Richmond Street, Chatham, ON, Canada

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Highly praised Chatham hotel with indoor pool, kitchenettes and pet-friendly rooms

Pros

Free Wi-Fi, free hot breakfast, free parking
Clean, bright rooms, according to guests
Guests said customer service was excellent
Guests liked the food and the selection offered at the breakfast
Guests said the hotel is near to restaurants and shopping

Cons

A couple of guests were bothered by cigarette smoke odours
A few guests complained about noise disturbance

Freebies

Free Wi-Fi

Free Breakfast

Free Parking

Editor's Review

Updated Feb 18, 2015

Overview

This hotel is less than a 5-minute drive from the Chatham Kent Health Alliance Hospital, which may appeal to travellers that are patients or visitors of this hospital.

In each room, guests can expect free Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. There are standard rooms (king or queen beds) and more spacious suites (some with a separate bedroom, jetted tub and microwave). Pets are allowed for $15 per night.

There is no on site restaurant, but guests are offered a complimentary hot buffet breakfast daily, which includes items like pancakes, omelettes, bacon, eggs and sausages, in additional to traditional continental breakfast fare. On-site amenities include free parking, an indoor pool and a gym.

Many nearby points of interest are reachable in under a 5-minute drive, including the downtown Chatham area, the Chatham Downtown Mall and the Chatham Capitol Theatre. The Chatham Kent Health Alliance Hospital is also just under a 5-minute drive away. The Links of Kent Golf Course is just under a 10-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

Confirmed with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast (call date: January 21, 2013).

The Good

According to the reviews used for this analysis, most guests had a positive experience staying at this hotel. They were particularly impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms and with the customer service.

Guests said that rooms were clean, bright and comfortable. They commented on the convenient layout and said that rooms were spacious enough to accommodate their needs.

Staff here were excellent, according to guests, who described them as pleasant, warm and eager to please.

A number of guests liked the quality and the selection of food offered with the complimentary breakfast. Guests said food was hot, tasty and that they appreciated having things like pancakes and omelettes.

Guests said that the pool area and the gym were clean and well-maintained.

There were some additional comments about comfy beds and pillows.

The Bad

Most of the reviews used for this analysis were favourable and guest complaints were few and far between. There were a handful of complaints, but they were isolated and did not seem reflective of the overall guest experience.

A few guests were bothered by lingering odours of cigarette smoke in their rooms, while a few others said the walls were thin and could hear noise from other guests in the hallways and adjacent rooms.

Some guests had trouble regulating the temperature in their rooms and complained about loud, rattling air conditioning/heating units.

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Sources

TripAdvisor.com guest reviewers ranked this hotel #3 out of 7 Chatham hotels based on 39 reviews.

Expedia.ca guest reviewers rated this hotel 4.4 out of 5 based on 8 reviews.

Hotels.com guest reviewers rated this hotel 4.4 out of 5 based on 21 reviews.

The author called the hotel on January 21, 2013 to verify some information.

Analyzed by Heather W.

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Guest Reviews

Rated by Guests

9.1 / out of 10

"Excellent"

Ranked by Guests

1 / out of 5

hotels in Chatham

The average guest rating for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chatham South is 9.1 out of 10 based on 1065 reviews from past guests. This average guest rating ranks Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chatham South at #1 out of 5 hotels in Chatham.

Location

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Chatham South
575 Richmond Street, Chatham, ON

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