Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest – I-81 by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $154
$139 nightly
$154 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

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1501 COMMERCE AVENUE, Carlisle, PA, 17015
  • Place, Letort Spring Run
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Penn State Dickinson Law
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dickinson College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 385 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room (Specialty)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 381 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Carlisle

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest – I-81 by IHG in Carlisle, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Carlisle Fairgrounds and Penn State Dickinson Law. .This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Dickinson College and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Emil R Weiss Center for the Arts.

What's nearby

  • Letort Spring Run - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Penn State Dickinson Law - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Dickinson College - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Cumberland County Courthouse - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Intl. Airport (MDT) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest – I-81 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest – I-81 by IHG offers 85 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and fireplaces. 52-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, spring water baths, and hair dryers.

This Carlisle hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 85 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private pools. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 52-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. 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 features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Spring water bathtub or hydromassage showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Fenced private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday INN EXP Stes Carlisle SW I 81
Holiday Inn Express Suites Carlisle Southwest – I 81
Holiday Inn Express Suites Carlisle Southwest – I 81 by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest – I-81 by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 418 out of 592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 592 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Zandra José Castellini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in staff was awesome. She settled us in and suggested places to see. Breakfast was lovely for continental. Room was clean! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes spotless staff courteous and breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Breakfast good. Staff friendly especially the woman that checked us in. Pool okay but water a little chilly. Room clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean new and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were pleasant and helpful. The breakfast was excellent with lots of selection.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful over night. location close to great food options. Very clean wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice large room. Convenient, right off the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staff was really nice,our room was clean and big, breakfast was great alot of choices to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very clean and quiet. Convinient location, right off of the inerstate, which made getting around Carlisle easy. The room was decent in size and amenities offered. In room microwave, mini fridge, and keurig coffee machine. The complimentary breakfast was great. It was hot breakfast items and the coffee was by far the best I have had at a hotel. It has Costa brand coffee which was brewed with fresh coffee beans ground to make individual cups. Will be my choice when I return to this area to visit family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect except the breakfast. Few choice, no sausage or bacon, only apple for fruit. Juice and omelet were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel was clean and well maintained. Staff was courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Derrick

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

Great stay!

Great hotel! Very convenient location to route 81, very clean, comfortable and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and building, friendly pleasant service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was larger than most hotel rooms and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Delora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice place a little out the way but well worth it. Great shower and breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gurunoor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was exceptionally clean — truly outstanding cleanliness. The corridors smelled so fresh, and the whole hotel felt very well maintained. Staff were polite, helpful, and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean modern room. Easy on off highway.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was nice. Checkin took forever. Breakfast was good but the pancake machine was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Up to the standards I’ve come to expect from Holiday Inn Express.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around but Breakfast could be better though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Clean room. Great shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
Very convenient to I 81.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024