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Holiday Inn earns a 1.7-star rating from 3 reviews and 283 complaints, indicating that most guests are dissatisfied with their stay.

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Holiday Inn Stolen phone charger

On April 23rd 2022 I stayed at the Manahawkin LBI Holiday inn in NJ

I checked out on 4/24/22 and immediately realized I left my charger plugged into the wall. I contacted the hotel that day and expressed my concern. I have been back and forth multiple times with calls placed and emails to the general manger Mellissa Ferrara. Most go unanswered. I was advised that it was turned over to the insurance company but have not heard a word back. It was a new charger and I would like to be compensated for it or at the very least contacted.

Pat Baud

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Thank you

Desired outcome: Monetary compensation

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Holiday Inn Owners unlawful practices

I was furloughed on June 1 2022 from my position as Operations Supervisor/ Assistant General Manager! I was told 3weeks prior that my job was safe and that I was expected to step up and handle all management duties as well as maintaining desk shifts. The owners had already fired our regional manager the maintenance men and the general manager so I knew I would be next. However per the request I hired a front desk agent and trained her only to come to work and find my check and a email saying I was furloughed. To this date I haven’t been paid my sick leave or PTO hours and I see that they hired another person for front desk. Is that legal? How can I be furloughed due to supposedly lack of work due to covid yet we had been working with high occupancy daily and revenue has increased so we were making money. Also they received a PPP loan which is supposed to be used to pay employees? I am frustrated and I need answers is this legal?

Desired outcome: 2 week severance pay along with sick pay and PTO

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6:07 pm UTC

Holiday Inn Not enough product to make room to satisfaction

Owners are Cheap instead of ordering new product the owner mends ripped comforters plus they dont pay enough. We dont have correct pillows to put on bed because they wont order anything guest are paying alot of money for them to cut cost. Gm doesnt want us to talk to them. Plus ww have a elevator problem at the busiest time of the year cant call elevator service unless you contact owner. Guest are getting upset

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Holiday Inn No power

Expedia itinerary: [protected]

During our 2nd night stay, the power went out approx. 2:00am. As of now, 12:06pm the following day, we still do not have power. I work in between the events I traveled for and am not able to access any internet.

In addition, I am traveling with an infant. We are unable to get warm water for his bottle and mixing his food. The heater has been off since last night, so our room became very cold quickly. Due to the infant's age, we do not have the option of putting a blanket on him for a fear of smothering.

Lastly, part of the pricing is a breakfast and due to the power outage, there was not a breakfast provided.

Desired outcome: I am seeking a reinbursement for our 2nd night stay ($184.00).

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Holiday Inn Anniversary nights/charged to credit card if a no show

I had an anniversary night that was about to expire so I made a reservation #[protected] in amarillo, texas. I was unable to make the reservation and found I was charged for the night on my credit card. Now I thought those nights were mine to do with what I want. In other words, if I want to book a room and not show up it should not cost me money. What a bunch of [censored]. I called the hotel and they just blew me off and were rude. If this is your policy for "anniversary nights" don't you think it would be a good idea to disclose this in bold type so you don't have people pissed off like me. What kind of [censored] business are you yahoos running. Thanks for sticking it in my [censored]. Kenneth towle.

Desired outcome: POST THE FACT ON YOUR WEBSITE WHAT YOUR [censored]ING POLICY IS SO OTHERS DON'T GET SCREWED.

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Holiday Inn Erroneous Credit Card Charges

Date of issue: April 3, 2022

Location: Shelbyville, Indiana

Venue: Holiday Inn Express

Checked in using our VISA credit card. Changed our minds and did not stay - did not even go to a room. Asked the front desk person to reverse the charge card charge and was advised that we would have to wait until the next morning and discuss w/a manager. So...went back the next morning and was told by the manager that the charge would be reversed. Just got our VISA statement and the charge was NOT reversed. Have spoken to VISA and they will pursue but thought it might be taken care of by you. Will gladly advise VISA that all is well if you are able to resolve this matter. Name on Card: Richard Metzger

Desired outcome: Reverse the charge of $150.20 from the VISA charge card.

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Update by Susanne Metzger
May 05, 2022 10:12 am UTC

I posted above complaint and requested outcome several days ago. To date, have not received any indication that it has been acknowledged or that resolution is being worked. Request an update on my issue soonest.

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Holiday Inn Theft

This is a picture of the catalytic converter that was stolen from our vehicle in the Ocala Holiday Inn and Suites, Conference Center parking lot. We spent 4 hours sweating waiting for a tow truck, and the Ocala police, and you know what the Manager said?

HE WAS TOO BUSY TO SPEAK TO US!

A call to Holiday Inn Corporate Guest Relations was a waste of time as well. 3 hours, only to be directed to the same manager that wouldn't talk to us.

Desired outcome: Hotel Room reimbursement

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I dont frequent hotels, ever. My sister and I had a funeral to attend today. The girl at check-in said I had to leave a $50 "hold" which I assumed was in case of any problems we left in room which there were none. I got home tonight and saw $50 charged from my account. The indian I called tonight at the hotel was arrogant, insulting and took no...

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Holiday Inn Bed bugs

Hello, My name is Fluvia and I stayed at your holiday inn in Guatemala City Zona 10 hotel . I would like to file a complaint that room 807 has bed bugs . On Friday March 18th 2022 and the following day we had bed bugs . Can you please have someone call me ? You can reach me at [protected]. Thanks, Fluvia Please send me an email address so that I can attached pictures of my legs

Desired outcome: Refund

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Mar 23, 2022 1:22 am UTC

Please contact me

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Holiday Inn New Orleans St. Charles, 936 St. Charles Ave. 70130

Hello, I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express New Orleans on March 19, 2022. I checked into my room and looked out my window and saw a homeless person sitting by window. I immediately went back to the hotel clerk to let her know that I had a homeless person sitting by my window and ask could I be moved please. The hotel clerk said No that they had No rooms available. Later on, that night after returning to the room about 1AM that homeless person was sleeping by my window this was very frightened to me and my spouse I could not sleep or rest that night. I just wanted to be move to a different room this was not safe...

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On January 26, 2022 I booked one room for my wife and I. We were going for a birthday celebration. We would be staying Friday, 28th and checking out on the 29th. The complete cost was $191.92 which was charged to my credit card. On Friday morning my wife was not feeling well, later in the day she took a covid test and it was positive. I called the phone...

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Holiday Inn Requesting refund due to poor hotel treatment - RES # [protected]

On 2/18/2022 I called Holiday Inn Express at Colonial Drive, East Orlando for room availability for 2/19/2022, There was one. I asked if it will be ready by 1 p.m. as I was scheduled to be a speaker at a military function in the area @2pm. The receptionist explained that check-out time is 11 a.m. so a room should be ready for early check-in at 1 p.m. and I was further instructed to call on my way o,n 2/19 from Miami, to remind them of the request for early check-in. Based on that information, I booked and paid $246 through Traveluro. On my way on 2/19, I called as instructed, and spoke with a rep. at Traveluro who told me to watch my email for an answer (the email was received the next day). After an hour's wait, I called the hotel directly and spoke to Jackie, she was rude and abrupt and mentioned that check-in is 3p. and not before. I explained what I was told by her peer the day before, hence the payment for the reservation, she kept interrupting me and then the phone was silent for almost 5 minutes. I called back several times, but no answer.(apparently my number was recognized).

On my arrival at the hotel,at approx I2:40 (2/19) I met Jackie and the moment mentioned my name, she had a disgusted look, she held her head down while continuing writing, and used one hand to point above her head to a sign that says check-in 3 p.m. I explained what I was told the day before by a clerk at the hotel, again I was totally ignored. I enquired if the room will be ready by 3 p.m., sharp, she said checkout comes and goes so it may be between 3 pm and 4 p.m. Other guests in the lobby looked surprised. at the way I was treated. I must point out that other guests came in while I was standing there, and she spoke with them in an attentive and welcoming manner. I felt embarrassed, intimidated, and discriminated against as an African American.

I left, got dressed in a store bathroom, and drove back to Miami in midnight. Prior to that I called and explained that due to the uncertainty of the availability of the room, and her poor treatment and disrespect, I am canceling the reservation. Jackie did not hesitate to tell me that "you are going to lose your money" She had no empathy.

I find it hard to ever recommend this hotel to friends, family, or associates. The next day I sent an email with my complaint to "[protected]@traveluro .com". To date, I have not had even the courtesy of an acknowledgment.

I am requesting a refund of my money.

Dr. SD.

Desired outcome: I would like a refund of $246, the the amount charged to my credit card. Dr SD

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Holiday Inn Hotel stay and refund

I have been trying to obtain a refund for my hotel stay at the holiday inn express in west long Branch, New Jersey. The room was dirty, a fight broke out next door,pool dirty. Gym dirty, no towels or sanitizer available. Sleep interrupted by fight and staff. It was a horrible stay. We have filed complaints with new jersey and Georgia ( headquarters,). We have numerous emails of IHG offering points. I want a refund, not points

Desired outcome: A refund of a least 75%

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Holiday Inn Charged $500 for allegedly smoking in room

Holiday Inn Confirmation#132435

Priceline#[protected]

On November 17, 2020 at approximately 9:30pm I checked into the North Phoenix Arizona (Irma Road) Holiday Inn Express and Suites, I had booked my reservation through Priceline where I purchased and prepaid in advance for a room to stay for that night at the Hotel, Upon arrival I was "required" to provide a credit Card or the desk clerk could and-or would not provide keys to a room without a credit card regardless of the fact I had already paid for room which payment was non-refundable, Whereby I Subsequently provided a credit card for "incidental's" as required by the clerk to obtain the non-refundable and prepaid room, I travel quite a bit and request non-smoking rooms when obtaining hotel rooms through Priceline, I am a non-smoker and hate the smell of smoke whether in a car, house or hotel room, So I get it and even appreciate the no smoking policy, Moreover. I am a 100% disabled veteran with one lung and bronchitis in the remaining lung, Furthermore, I have complete (100%) blindness in my left eye and less than 10% eyesight remaining in the right eye, Whereby, my VA hospital medical records shall unquestionably provide proof from many years of blood test records where I smoke or not? Please understand that I suffered these injuries during my tour of duty for this country serving in the military. Therefore, the veterans administration has 45 years of medical records... whereby providing evidence that don't and haven't for minimally 45 years according to my blood records.

If you check your records provided to Chase Bank as alleged proof of "smoking" in the room. Holiday Inn provided some kind of graph or report from a company called "FreshAir" as evidence of smoking in the room occurred and indicated that it happened at or about 8:14am on the morning of November 18, 2020. It further states that it was "reviewed" by the front desk at 8:23am within 9 minutes after the sensor allegedly "going off" alerting the front desk clerk of smoking or smoke was within the room. However, the front desk clerk after receiving the sensor information negligently didn't check if there was a possible fire endangering myself and/or the other guest if there was a fire. The evidence from Holiday Inn supplied to Chase Bank verifying of smoke or smoking in the room is adequate enough to file a civil suit for negligence, conspiracy to defraud, endangerment and other statutes and/or safety violations. I am so angry about this matter because being falsely accused for a habit which is nasty, foul and disgusting in my opinion.

Therefore, a few days later upon learning that Holiday Inn, without authorization charged five hundred dollars ($500) to my credit card arbitrarily and mendacious. I called 4 times in 3 days requesting a return phone call from the billing department at the Holiday Inn without success.

Nevertheless, I continued to call the Holiday Inn and inquiring about the $500 credit card charge, but for 3 days none of the front desk clerks answering the phone could locate my reservation or stay information in the Holiday Inn computer records. Ultiminatry It actually took three days to find out this information because Holiday Inn couldn't locate my reservation and stay.

I closed my Chase credit card because I had called the Holiday Inn billing department for 3 days without receiving a return call from Holiday Inn and disputed with Chase Bank. Chase Bank informed me that the $500 charged my credit card without authorization for allegedly smoking in the room.

Since I know without a doubt that no one smoked in the room, I am going to file a civil complaint in the matter.

I believe that Holiday Inn's evidence supplied Chase Bank attempting to demonstrate some validity to what are false and slanderous accusation{s).

I will need to talk with the maid, front desk clerk and a technical representative from FreshAir sensor.

I am absolutely positive that from 9pm on 11/17/2020 until 11am on 11/18/2020 no person smoked anything in the Holiday Inn room #325 when the room was rented to me. I feel extorted by either the company of Holiday Inn Hotels, or I maybe being scammed by some of the Holiday Inn employees who are arbitrarily over charging the guest(s) credit card and splitting the monies. If a couple of Holiday Inn employee(s) decided to create mendacious claims after a guest's departure, a day or two later they charge the credit card on file which was provided for incidental's and required in order to check-in to the hotel. It would be extremely lucrative for them and fairly easy to disguise, conceal and/or cloak the monies absconded.

Unfortunately, the hotel guest(s) has been left without many alternatives to get the money refunded, due to mendacious actions of the Holiday Inn employee(s).

Consequently, most people don't have the ability or time to spend necessary to overcome the obstacles and difficulties in order get back the money absconded from them by Holiday Inn and/or their employee(s).

On November 18, 2020 I checked out of the Holiday Express and Suites at approximately 11:00am. I went to the front desk, handed in the room cards and checked out. The desk clerk said nothing whatsoever about the smoke alarm "Going Off" upon my check out two and a half hours later.

Lastly, the maid claims that she smelled Marijuana in her report four hours after the "going off" of the smoking sensor.

Therefore, in conclusion I request the address and name of the person or statutory agent who accepts the civil complaint for the north Phoenix Holiday Inn Express and Suites located on East Irma Lane.

Respectfully, Ron Johnson

My Information:

Ron Johnson

Email: [protected]@yahoo.com

Phone: [protected]

Ps: I will need to interview the following employee(s)

Irving Barrera

Desired outcome: Full refund or Civil Court (preferred)

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Jul 20, 2022 8:07 pm UTC

Just had a similar experience! Charged $500 for smoking and damages. They sent pictures of a bunch of weed nugs and a hair dryer with a ripped out cord. We didn’t even have weed on us and we didn’t even use the hair dryer. Horrible.. this charge is setting me back on bills.. [censored] holiday inn

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Holiday Inn Reservations and hotels

Call ahead to reserve 2 nights at Boone NC Holliday Inn hotel, Im a member of IGH and Hollyday Inn Club vacations and been promise best prices and priority reserve. was told place was sold out, but "Hold on, I got a room for you for $270.00 per night, but if you like I can get you to a sister hotel for only $220.00 per night". when I arrive, I went to another Hollyday Inn in the same area, the place was nearly empty, so I call to reserve this one and was told "that place is sold out and offer me an option for $220.00. I told her I was in the parking lot and check in counter and the place was empty and had plenty of rooms, she just hang up!" So I went for curiosity to the other Holliday Inn and guess what, it was half empty too. This is a bad scamm way to over charge you and steel your hard earn money...

Desired outcome: Be honest.

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Holiday Inn Employee slander by general manager

I was recently fired from a new job because my previous general manager at Holiday Inn Express downtown Greenville, SC lied and told them I was terminated due to falsifying hospital documents and was not eligible for rehire. This is not true. I have a signed copy of the paper where I resigned due to personal reasons. How am I suppose to gain another job if this GM continues to lie on me? This affects my lovely hood, my family, and reputation as a trusted employee. What can I do about this?

Desired outcome: Get a sworn written signed and notorized statement from that GM. If she refuses she should be fired from her current position. And sued for defamation of character of a former employee.

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Holiday Inn Room cleanliness

Checked into HI EX Hamarville PA. First room had a dirty floor and bed cover, second room had a ball of hair on the floor, dirty commode and the TV faded in and out. I regularly stop in Howe IN. and have always been very satisfied. I am a member of the HI EX club because I have always been satisfied. Please hammer home to your motels that all a traveler really looks for is clean rooms and a TV to watch after a day of traveling.

Desired outcome: Cleanliness of rooms

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Holiday Inn Hospitallity

Called the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Central, an IHG Hotel
21636 Highway 160 West, Durango, CO. I wanted to reserve a group of 12 rooms for my car club. Took FOUR follow up calls with the General Manager of that facility. I was very understanding & patient until the last call when the front desk, left me on hold for over four minutes with the phone line open so I could hear everything being done in the background. I called back ending up leaving a voice mail, if I couldn't get the reservations secured I was moving off of this Hotel to another one for our group. If you expect any kind of hospitallity at this hotel, well, , , I wish you the best of luck.

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Holiday Inn Booked two rooms for Nov. 26 2021. Showed up at hotel to check in and was told by the front desk that they did not have a reservation for me.

Never was sent a confirmation number. Name is David Sobus. We were trying to stay at hotel in Livonia Michigan [protected] My party ended up staying at a different hotel for the night. How can the front desk say I did not have a reservation and they were completely booked for the night and then I was charged a NO SHOW fee of 163.16 x2 My party was very upset but we were able to find another hotel for the night

Desired outcome: Would like to get a refund of the NO SHOW fees.

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Holiday Inn Adding charges illegally

I booked for 220 I was charged 368! Was told 50$ would come back to my card. Was charged twice and I'm pissed. It's Impossible to get ahold of anyone and once they got done charging me twice the other one dropped off and a new pending payment was added. I've called I've written and now I'm complaining and going to fight my bank with a fraudulent charges by this scam of a company. During the holidays I see you all don't like to skip your avocado toast so you like to [censored] people without even wining and dining them.

Desired outcome: Full refund!!! You [censored]ed my holidays and my daughters Christmas

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Holiday Inn, part of the IHG hotel group, offers lodging services with a range of amenities for travelers. Their accommodations typically include guest rooms, meeting spaces, and on-site dining options. They cater to both business and leisure guests, providing facilities such as pools, fitness centers, and Wi-Fi access.
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