Nicely renovated throughout, except for the rooms. Even the executive suite feels 30 years old. Nice views of the 400 (sounds odd to say, but true nevertheless) 7/10

Popped back into Barrie this past weekend to enjoy some of the skiing thats close by. The weather outside might have been cold but it certainly was warm inside the Holiday Inn. I stayed at this hotel last year but didnt have the opportunity to return to Barrie until now. The hotel still looks good and is being maintained well. I thought that after a year I might see some things being neglected but it hasnt here. The staff are still very friendly and make me feel like I am at home. I cant wait until my next trip but I certainly hope it is warmer outside.

My husband was going to be turning 60 on Jan. 7, 2012 and he really wanted an old fashioned afternoon at the movies with popcorn, pop and pizza with his close friends and family. As local theatres were unable to host such an event, I approached the Holiday Inn in Barrie ON in the fall of 2011 with my idea to rent a hospitality room to host my event. They were immediately receptive and even offered valuable suggestions to make my party a success. I rented a hospitality room for the afternoon and evening, and they provided a popcorn machine and popcorn, they catered pop, coffee and pizza for 25 guests, and they provided a screen to project my movie. The staff, in particular Jenny, were amazing! They were quiet and discreet when they delivered the food, and when they cleared away the dishes, and they were always immediately available when I called for additional assistance. All in all, the party was a resounding success, in great part, due to the staff! Thank you, Holdiay Inn, Barrie!

We just stayed at the Holiday Inn in Barrie for a hockey tournament and the hotel is close to restaurants and shopping but the hotel is in need of a face lift in my opinion. The rooms smell a little "musty" and some smell like smoke even in the non-smoking rooms. There is Tim Horton's, Mandarin Restaurant within walking distance as well as shopping, more restaurants and a Galaxy Theatre one exit south on the hwy 400. I struggle with playing $130 a night for very average accomodations.