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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I-81 by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Carlisle with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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Located near I-81, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest offers practical comforts and accessibility. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, a 24-hour gym, an indoor pool, and attentive service from the staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
The current price is 2.616.598ย โ‚ซ
2.904.424ย โ‚ซ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Garden
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1501 COMMERCE AVENUE, Carlisle, PA, 17015

What's nearby

  • Letort Spring Run - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Penn State Dickinson Law - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Dickinson College - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Carlisle Theatre - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชChick-fil-A - โ€ฌ5 min drive
  • โ€ชMcDonald's - โ€ฌ3 min drive
  • โ€ชChili's Grill & Bar - โ€ฌ4 min drive
  • โ€ชPanera Bread - โ€ฌ5 min drive
  • โ€ชWalnut Bottom Diner - โ€ฌ3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I-81 by IHG

Property highlights
A free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I-81 by IHG. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A TV in reception, smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
  • A computer station, 1 meeting room and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 85 rooms boast comforts, such as private pools and fireplaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers or spring water baths plus hairdryers
  • 52-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Private fenced gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and fenced pool

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Exterior detail
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlisle
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Spring water bathtub or hydromassage showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 52-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Fenced private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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, debit 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday INN EXP Stes Carlisle SW I 81
Holiday Inn Express Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I 81
Holiday Inn Express Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I 81 by IHG

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I-81 by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I-81 by IHG?

As of 21 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I-81 by IHG on 23 Nov 2025 start from 2.616.598ย โ‚ซ, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I-81 by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I-81 by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I-81 by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I-81 by IHG?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I-81 by IHG located?

Situated in Carlisle, this hotel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Dickinson College and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Penn State Dickinson Law. Georgie Lou's Retro Candy & Gifts and Carlisle Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlisle Southwest โ€“ I-81 by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 529 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and building, friendly pleasant service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Room was larger than most hotel rooms and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around but Breakfast could be better though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, conveniently located right off the highway. I would try to get a room on the front side of the hotel (even room numbers) to minimize highway traffic noise. Great breakfast and well maintained facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Up to the standards Iโ€™ve come to expect from Holiday Inn Express.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right next to interstate. So convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious! Very nice and courteous staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ues
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

First stay at this location and was very happy with the staff and the facility. Rooms were very clean and well appointed. Enjoyed large bathroom and beds were comfortable. Will definitely stay here when I return to Carlisle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
Very convenient to I 81.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Next to Interstate, but friendly staff, clean stay

This hotel is directly next to the interstate If you are light sleeper, choose a different hotel. As always, breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express was stellar. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mayra

Business trip

Overall, a nice hotel for a two-night business trip. Nothing extraordinary, always a good experience at the Holiday Inn
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoHanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much better than the last holiday inn express we stayed in. This location was very clean, everything worked, and the staff was very nice and helpful. Will stay here again next time weโ€™re in Carlisle.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get in and out
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hope to be back next year !!

One on our way home from Florida traveling to New York. Looked online - hotel had great reviews and easy access off of highway. Everything was great - very clean, convenient, price was perfect and staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds , nice room & clean ! Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

The property was incredibly well maintained. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff. Parking was easy and well lit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024