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3.0 of 5
5353 Gateway Centre, Flint, MI 48507
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Holiday Inn Flint
Ranked #4 of 19 hotels in Flint
3.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
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Clarkston, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wheres the Security?!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

We stayed here as a family just to get out of the house and to let the kids swim for a day. It is about a 45 minute drive from our home. While looking for a good hotel with a good rate I came across this hotel. I was very impressed with the front lobby and the check in process was easy. We had a pool side room which was also nice. We did have to make a few calls to the front desk for pool towels but the pool area was very busy this night. As the evening was coming to an end my husband and I decided to go to the restaraunt lounge and have a drink. We were greeted and served in a timely manner. A group of about 8 people came walking into the lounge being really loud and obnoxious. The bartender seemed to be flattered by their presance and started giving them all of her attention and seemed to forget that she had other customers. This group of people were yelling profnity and then started to get into arguements with eachother and other people in the lounge. As all this is happening im trying to flag down the bartenders attention so I could resort back to my room away from this drunk aggressive group of people. I got no attention at all. I started to walk up to the bar to get my bill and just as I did all of these people were ready to have a BRAWL! Finally the front desk called the bar phone to ask what was going on and one of these drunk people picked up the phone and was telling the front desk off! The bartender paid no attention to this behavior and kept filling their shot glasses. At this point a few guys were face to face yelling and threatening eachother. I could not believe that all this yelling and screaming had gone on for this long and no security or management had came to see what was going on. FINALLY someone from the front desk came into the lounge and started to ask what was going on. The aggressive group of people were givin their bills and told to leave. The group did so but also kept yelling very disturbing things to gentelman and management as they gathered their stuff and left. Then my husband and I walked up to the bartender, gave her a $20 and left! I could not believe that all of that rudeness could go on for that amount of time before any security was called to attention. Someone could have been seriously hurt.
Then, this hotel had emailed me a survey to take about my recent stay. I had told them all of this exact information and then the website asked me if I would like to have management contact me regarding the situation. I stated that yes I would and I gave them all my contact info and they said they would be contacting me within 3 days, its been over a week and I have not heard from anyone. So that is why im finally posting my negative review. The hotel is nice and I would like to stay here again but I should not have to worry about my safety while staying in any hotel. I feel the bartenders, management and all people on duty should be better trained on how to handle a situation like this promptly.

Room Tip: Pool side room was very convient.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Randall Richmond, General Manager at Holiday Inn Flint, responded to this review
19 March 2012
Dear MammaofTwo,

Thank you for taking the time to post a review about our hotel. Also, thank you for comments on the lobby as well as our pool side rooms. Our staff takes pride in their jobs-I'll let them know that you appreciated their efforts.

I am so sorry to hear about the problems you encountered from the unruly guests in our lounge & how our staff failed to respond quickly enough. I can assure you the problems you encountered are not indicative of how this hotel normally operates and I am confident we have taken the necessary steps to continue to improve our services.

Is there anything else I can do to ensure your next stay is flawless? Please let me know by calling me at (734) 232-5300. Again, thank you for your feedback and my sincerest apologies for your inconvenience. Please consider staying with us again on your next visit to Flint!

Sincerely,

Randy & your friends at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre
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Sarnia, Canada
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“Would not stay again”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Slow service at check in, hotel room needed repairs. The counter in the bathroom was falling off, lights did not turn on in the room, a mish mash of furniture and lighting. We had an upgraded room as we are platinum members. However, the worst was I returned home with bites. I had to call in a pest management company to check our home to ensure we did not bring anything back. I was sent a survey by email on our stay. I indicated I would like management to contact me. That was to happen in 7-10 days. It has been 3 weeks and nothing. I am sorry but this brand of hotel is hit and miss.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Randall Richmond, General Manager at Holiday Inn Flint, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Dear Pertrisha,

Thank you for taking the time to post a review about our hotel.

I apologize that your overall experience at our hotel was anything less than excellent! Our hotel has 8 different types of rooms and I apologize that the one you stayed in was not in the best condition - we have corrected the problem and encourage you to give us another chance.

Our hotel takes all health & safety allegations seriously and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this issue with you. We do have Orkin as our pest control company and I can assure you that we do not have any rooms in our hotel with any bugs. Please feel free to contact me directly at (810) 232-5300.

Again, thank you for your feedback and my sincerest apologies for your inconvenience. I do hope you will consider staying with us again on your next visit to Flint, MI!

Sincerely,

Randall Richmond
General Manager
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“Do they realize they work in the service industry?”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

Won't be back anytime soon to visit the worlds slowest and snobbiest front desk in the world. Stayed there for a new years eve special and upgraded the room to a king jaccuzzi. Told I wasn't allowed to have the included breakfast because i didn't have the package. Went to the bar for a pre dinner drink and was not served because I didn't have ID with me (I'm 58). Bar tender said it was Michigan law that all patrons have ID on them in the bar. [BS] Checked out and was handed a bill with $60 worth of charges from the same place. Counter staff didn't know how to correct the error and had to go get the manager who was having breakfast. Manager finally straighteded out the bill, handed me a new receipt without any explaination, apology or anything.

Room Tip: No mini-fridges or microwaves, try the Americinn.
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Randall Richmond, General Manager at Holiday Inn Flint, responded to this review
2 February 2012
Dear Primitive Pete,

Thank you for taking the time to post a review about our hotel.

At this hotel we strive to give every guest that stays at our hotel the best possible experience and great service is always our top priority. I apologize that we failed to provide that service to you.

Our hotel is owned by a management company that has a policy that every guest that is served a drink in our establishment must present proper ID regardless of age. I am sorry that this caused you any inconvenience and I would welcome the opportunity to discuss this issue with you. Please feel free to contact me directly at (810) 232-5300.

Again, thank you for your feedback and my sincerest apologies for any inconvenience. I do hope you will consider giving us a second chance and stay with us again on your next visit to Flint, MI!

Sincerely,

Randall Richmond
General Manager
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Northbrook, Illinois
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“Nicole at the front desk is a gem and should be cloned!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I went to Flint for a two day stay and chose the Holiday Inn because it has a restaurant on site. When I checked in, I went to my room and was a bit shocked at its out-of-date status. I went downstairs and asked Nicole, who was at the front desk, about the old t.v. I was under the impression, by their website pictures, that they have flat screen t.v.'s. Nicole and I chatted for a minute and she happily upgraded me to a room with a flat screen t.v., a desk area and a Jacuzzi.

The rooms are in serious need of updating (which is why i didn't give it a 5 star rating). The furniture and rugs are also in need of being replaced.

This hotel is very reasonably priced, clean and the staff is great. A hotel where the staff treats you right is worth its weight in gold.

Room Tip: Make sure you ask if your room has a flat screen television if you plan on watching t.v.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Monterrey, Mexico
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“Clean but so old”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011

Rooms are clean but so old. The building seems like a big warehouse.
Restaurant adjacent to the hotel is standard.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 5353 Gateway Centre, Flint, MI 48507
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