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Holiday Inn Express Ellensburg by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Free daily continental breakfast
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $144
$130 nightly
$144 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

Explore the area

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1620 Canyon Road, Ellensburg, WA, 98926
  • Place, Kittitas County Historical Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dick and Jane's Spot
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Central Washington University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Yakima, WA (YKM-Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (SPA) | Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (SPA)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comunications, Tub) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comunications, Tub)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Ellensburg

A stay at Holiday Inn Express Ellensburg by IHG places you in the heart of Ellensburg, steps from Yakima River Valley and a 3-minute drive from Dick and Jane's Spot. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Kittitas Valley Healthcare and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Kittitas County Historical Museum.

What's nearby

  • Kittitas County Historical Museum - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Dick and Jane's Spot - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Central Washington University - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Ellensburg Rodeo - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • The Gorge Amphitheatre - 55 min drive - 51.7 miles

Getting around

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Ellensburg by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Ellensburg by IHG offers 66 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Premium satellite television is provided. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 66 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch HDTV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ellensburg Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Ellensburg
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Ellensburg
Ellensburg Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Ellensburg
Holiday Inn Express Ellensburg Hotel
Inn Express Ellensburg Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Ellensburg by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Abby L

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, spacious, comfortable bed and pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only disappointment was no Hot Tub. Breakfast was good, staff friendly, room was clean and things were up to date.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, super helpful, and extremely polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean! Staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, breakfast was awesome. Friendly customer service, very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff. Clean room. Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast, convenient to the freeway and the college.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jolinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed while studying for my praxis. The room was comfortable and clean. The staff were pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good breakfast. Clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Stacy

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff. Ok room. Our room had no curtains/blinds. Fine for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice room, good breakfast, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy overall
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Great!

Nice hotel, friendly staff and very clean. This was a perfect overnight stop to break up a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lenora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The evening desk clerk was very nice and friendly. Stay was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

nice place to stay!

The staff was very pleasant and the room was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

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