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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
130 Holiday Dr, Murphy, NC, 28906
  • Hiwassee River
    4 min drive
  • Hiwassee Lake
    4 min drive
  • Valley River Arts
    4 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comm)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space) | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobil Tub) | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobil Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Extra Floor Spce)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Murphy

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy, an IHG Hotel in Murphy, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Hiwassee River. .This hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Hiwassee Lake and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Valley River Arts.

What's nearby

  • Hiwassee River - 4 min drive
  • Hiwassee Lake - 4 min drive
  • Murphy River Walk - 6 min drive
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 10 min drive
  • Hanging Dog Recreation Area - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buck Bald Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rib Country Murphy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy, an IHG Hotel

Hotel in Murphy with free breakfast and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy, an IHG Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from December 16 2024 to June 1 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lobby
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Murphy
Holiday Inn Express Murphy

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 485 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 485 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 485 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 485 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 485 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Clayton

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and close to historic downtown area. Great food places.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!. There was a mistake with my credit card but it was taken care of expeditiously.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nathanael

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great quiet little hotel tucked away off the highway. It is an older building and its age was showing. Weird smell in the hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Clara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Briana

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk staff was rude. I always stay at the Hampton in Murphy and decided to try the Holiday Inn but will be going back to Hampton in my future travels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Giyonna

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There were dead bugs by the jet tub. The room had a slight mildew odor as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was good but would have preferred waffles instead of pancakes
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nikita

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel, Orlando

Excellent and good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Jasmine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accomodating. There was mold in the bathroom on ceiling. Counter and mirror in bathroom was dirty. Floor looked like it had not been swept. Coverlet on one of the beds had black dirt on it. On the entry to the bathroom there were "hand boogers" all over the door casing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Reserved accessible room. Put in regular room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Murdock

Business traveler, Traveled with family
The remote to tv didn’t work properly, bathtub did not have a shower curtain told front desk person they said wow and that’s it, bathtub bottom very warn out. After taking a shower the floor was very wet a safety hazard. Guest next door had tv extremely loud late at night. Sleep as very minimal was ready to get home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024