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Holiday Inn Express Solvang

2.5 of 5
1455 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
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Ranked #9 of 10 hotels in Solvang
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013
Diana H Los Angeles, California, United States
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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4 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Very pleasantly surprised - lovely room - very clean - lots of room amenities - perfect place to stay in Solvang - easy walk all over town - very pretty view of landscape from third floor room - lots of free parking - nice choice of breakfast foods - one of the freebies - would definitely return - oh, there's... More

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Santa Clara, California
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

I stayed a night over UCSB's graduation weekend. It was a reasonably short drive to UCSB as everything was sold out. The buildings are built into the side of a hill on a slop. The parking is below the rooms, there is a driveway down to the parking and an elevator that takes you upto the appropriate floor. You may... More

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Rye, NY
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128 reviews 128 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Beautiful - that's what we said when we entered our room and looked through the balcony door to the mountain view. The room was quite large with lots of storage and comfortable seating. Solvang is small, so the property is within walking distance of everything. The design allows the hotel to blend into the countryside, and the interior is beautiful;... More

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Lisa W, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express Solvang, responded to this review
7 June 2013

Dear jj435Rye, Thank you so much for your excellent review on Tripadvisor. We are very glad to hear you were able to enjoy our hotel to the fullest including our large rooms equipped with balconies overlooking the Hans Christian Anderson Park, our lovely fireplace in the lobby as well as our helpful and friendly staff. We look forward to welcome... More

Philadelphia, PA
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260 hotel reviews
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537 helpful votes 537 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

If you've ever stayed at a Holiday Inn Express, you'll know what to expect here. And, overall, I would say this is a slightly-above average Holiday Inn. The place is attractive to look at (they have some faux Danish architecture outside), and my room was large and in good shape. The hotel is somewhat unusually laid out, but it's no... More

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Lisa W, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express Solvang, responded to this review
7 June 2013

Dear Dave's reviews, Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review on Tripadvisor. We are happy to hear that we could meet your expectations. We are proud of our larger than usual rooms and are glad you were able to enjoy our complimentary breakfast. Thank you for being a Priority Club Member and we are looking forward... More

San Diego, California
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110 reviews 110 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

I have stayed here twice in the last year. It is clean, has plenty of parking, and it is close to the center of town. Parking is free and they offer free Wi-Fi. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Some general maintenance needs to be done but over all it is more than adequate. The breakfast was more than I expected... More

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express Solvang, responded to this review
4 June 2013

Dear Joe T, Thank you for your review and enumerating the good, the bad and the opportunities to improve. Whilst I am pleased with the good comment, we truly value the negative comments as this gives us the opportunity of improving what we can offer. Please accept my apology for the shortcomings you have experienced during your stay. We are... More

Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
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49 reviews 49 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

The hotel is in quite a central location- withing easy walking distance of the Mission and other attractions of Solvang. The layout of the Inn is somewheat odd. You take the lift to your floor, then you have to pass over a bridge into another building before we reached our room. It was fine when we got used to it.... More

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Lisa W, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express Solvang, responded to this review
7 June 2013

Dear Seeburg3Leixfort, Thank you for your positive review of our hotel. We are glad the location was a ideal for you. The layout of the building is different from others and would take a second trip back to us to have it perfectly memorized. It's great to hear you enjoyed our complimentary hot breakfast and our rooms. Have a great... More

Manila, Philippines
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

We were given the Handicap room. Not a problem really, except for the extra room features suited for wheelchair clients. Rooms were typical of the Holiday Express chain, no frills but quite sufficient for travel weary clients. The breakfast buffet was ok, my daughter particularly enjoyed the automated pancake maker though. The key feature that stands out for us, was... More

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express Solvang, responded to this review
30 May 2013

Dear dennis u, Thank you for taking the time to relay your comments regarding our property during your recent stay. I was delighted to read your review and I am very happy that your daughter enjoyed the pancake maker. On the other hand, I am sorry we were not able to exceed or at least be at par with your... More

Huntington Beach, CA
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We ate their amazing Cinnamon Rolls and left the place feeling very smart. Actually the food is typical HI Express stuff. I agree with a previous reviewer that they should add a local twist to the menu. Otherwise it was an uneventful hotel experience - staff was nice and helpful. The beds, rooms and baths were as to be expected... More

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Lisa W, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express Solvang, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Dera Boniek1982, We are glad you were able to enjoy our cinnamon rolls and you felt smarter afterwards ! I thank you for your great suggestions we will take it in consideration! Have a great day! More

Klamath Falls, Oregon
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We had a King Loft Suite which was very nice and close to downtown for walking. We found the staff to be helpful and the hotel was clean. I would recommend this to anyone who would like a comfortable place close to downtown Solvang.

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Lisa W, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express Solvang, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Dear Rory T, Thank you for taking the time to comment on the hotel and the staff! We pride ourselves in making sure each guest is comfortable and taken care of. I believe that from your response we were able to do that for you. We hope to see you again when your travels bring you back to Solvang. More

Rancho Dominguez, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013 via mobile

Book hotel four weeks prior to staying, had to cancel and did so, two weeks before stay and was charged a full amount for not even staying. Tried to complain this was not right, my card should not have been charged until I actully checked in, and only dealt with non English (Indian) speaking people, they claim it's like the... More

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Lisa W, Director of Sales at Holiday Inn Express Solvang, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Dear Koollet4600, The reservation was made as a Book Early and Save option which allows you to get discounted rate. It advises you very clearly your Credit Card will be charged at time of booking. If you would like to have the option to cancel or change dates I would suggest to book our Best Flexible Rate. Thank you, More

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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Express Solvang Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Solvang Hotel Solvang
Address: 1455 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463
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Region: United States > California > Solvang
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 10 hotels in Solvang
Price range (per night): ₹5,840 - ₹14,282
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Come discover the preferred destination of travelers visiting the Santa Ynez Valley, the Holiday Inn Express Solvang. We are centrally located in the Danish Town of Solvang, walking distance to all of its major attractions. It is best known for its shopping, restaurants, chocolate factories and wine tasting rooms! Our hotel is centrally located within Santa Barbara County's Wine Valley. The Holiday Inn Express Solvang is within minutes to Vandenberg Air Force Base, renowned Wineries such as Firestone, Gainey, Buttonwood and Rusack. If you are a golf enthusiast then make the Holiday Inn Express Solvang your golfing headquarters. With our Monthly Golf Packages, you can golf at courses such as The Alisal River Course and La Purisima Golf Course.Our hotel is conveniently located just 30 minutes from the city of Santa Barbara, 20 minutes from Vandenberg Air Force Base and 30 minutes away from Santa Maria. ... more   less 
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