Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG
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About this property
Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG is a 2.5-star property in Cortez, Colorado, positioned within a 5-minute drive of the Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez and Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio. The hotel also sits 1.5 miles from the Cortez Cultural Center and Cultural Park, making it a convenient base for visitors exploring the region's cultural and archaeological attractions.
The hotel features 100 air-conditioned guest rooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and complimentary wireless internet. Rooms include private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, desks, and coffee/tea makers. Local calls are free, and satellite programming is available for entertainment. Guest comfort ratings for the rooms average 4.4 out of 5.
Dining is available at Destination Grill, which serves the hotel's guests, and a bar/lounge is on-site for evening beverages. A complimentary full breakfast is offered weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM. The property also features an indoor pool, free self-parking, a business center, and tour/ticket assistance. Laundry facilities, dry cleaning services, and a safe-deposit box at the front desk are available for guest convenience. The hotel maintains a 24-hour front desk and offers express check-out.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with flexible late arrival options, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property is wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking, restrooms, meeting spaces, and pool facilities. Service animals are permitted. The hotel has earned an overall guest rating of 4.4 out of 5 across more than 1,000 reviews.
Location & nearby attractions
Colorado Welcome Center at Cortez - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Clay Mesa art Gallery and Studio - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Cortez Cultural Center - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Cultural Park - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Southwest Health System - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Notah Dineh Trading Company and Museum - 3 km / 1.8 mi
Hawkins Preserve - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Phil's World North Trailhead - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center - 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument - 13.1 km / 8.1 mi
Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center - 14.2 km / 8.8 mi
McPhee Lake - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Dolores River - 14.4 km / 9 mi
Anasazi Heritage Center - 15 km / 9.4 mi
Mesa Verde National Park Entrance - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez by IHG is Cortez, CO (CEZ-Montezuma County) - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Know before you go
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).