Travelers can enjoy poolside relaxation or energize at the fitness center before sampling flavorful Mexican dishes during happy hour at Rio Grande Grill & Bar
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln combines modern comforts with a relaxed atmosphere. Guests start their day with a breakfast buffet, then unwind in the spa tub or swim in one of two pools. The restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine with special happy hour offerings.
Lincoln is home to Holiday Inn Express Lincoln. Postville Courthouse State Historic Site and Lincoln Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Elks Driving Range and Gail's Pumpkin Patch. Visit our Lincoln travel guide
130 Olson Dr, Lincoln, IL, 62656
What's nearby
Lincoln Speedway
3 min drive - 3.2 km
World's Largest Railsplitter Covered Wagon
3 min drive - 3.9 km
Postville Courthouse State Historic Site
4 min drive - 4.9 km
Elks Driving Range
5 min drive - 3.5 km
Lincoln Heritage Museum
6 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Lincoln Station
6 min drive
Springfield, IL (SPI-Abraham Lincoln Capital)
33 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
4 min drive
Casey's General Store
4 min drive
Casey's General Store
3 min drive
Culver's
15 min walk
Starbucks
1 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln
Property highlights
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities and a gym at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour business centre and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
Self-parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
A TV in reception, a front desk safe and 1 meeting room
Free newspapers, coffee/tea in reception and a lift
Room features
All 69 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free newspapers.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
Available in some public areas: High-speed internet
Parking and transport
Parking on site (surcharge)
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Gym
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
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.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
3 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free cot
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
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
Property is also known as
Holiday Inn Express Hotel LINCOLN
Holiday Inn Express LINCOLN
LINCOLN Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln City Centre Hotel Lincoln
Express Lincoln Lincoln
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln Lincoln
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln Hotel Lincoln
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Lincoln have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Is Holiday Inn Express Lincoln pet-friendly?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Lincoln allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln?
Self-parking is available for a fee. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM.
What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Lincoln?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Holiday Inn Express Lincoln located?
Situated in Lincoln, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lincoln Speedway, Elks Driving Range and World's Largest Railsplitter Covered Wagon. Postville Courthouse State Historic Site is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Lincoln Reviews
8.2
Very good
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This property is no longer a Holiday Inn, it’s a Comfort Inn. The bed was comfortable & good for one night. The floor tiles were loose & hard to close the bathroom door. Needs some upkeep. It was clean & breakfast was good
Clean, quiet, comfortable and safe. Exactly what I needed.
Debbie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Tammy
12 Aug 2025
Not a Holiday Inn Express!
This Hotel is not a Holiday Inn Express.
Tammy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Edna
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Property us old
Edna
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Quinn
19 Aug 2025
Disliked: Room comfort
Hotel switch
It is not really a Holiday Inn so don’t fall for it
Quinn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Karen
17 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This turned out fine, but Expedia had this hotel as a Holiday Inn Express, it is NOT. It is a Comfort Inn, so that was a bit confusing when we were looking for a Holiday Inn Express and found a Comfort Inn at the address. They had our reservation and it worked out fine.
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Kerry
26 Aug 2025
This is still marketed as Holiday Inn Express but it’s now Comfort Inn! The property is showing its age and wear and tear! At least they could keep the entrance doors clean!!! No way is this hotel worth $167 per nite!!!!!
Kerry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Mark
3 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The reason I'm giving this property a 1 star review is because it is not a Holiday Inn Express!! It is now a Comfort Inn. Google Maps had us going in circles looking for a Holiday Inn. Surprise, it doesn't exist. Not even the same family of hotels for people booking for points. There is also not a hot tub. The stay was fine for the price, the staff was nice, but this listing needs updated by someone to reflect what you are actually booking.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
2/10 Terrible
Rosemary
10 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner didn’t work. It was 90 degrees outside. Water was leaking from the ceiling into a light fixture with live electricity. Hot tub was cemented over.
Rosemary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
15 Apr 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They are in the process of rehabbing the hotel so I'm sure the part of the ceiling that was peeling in our room will be repaired. The staff was very nice and breakfast was good.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
8 Apr 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
pool ice cold so could not swim, bed hard and bed skirt dirty but the rest was good
The staff are always very kind and helpful with my mom when she stays for a night so she can take a break from driving on her way to Rockford to see me 😍
My only complaint is that the breakfast area was very small. I overheard the staff telling another guest that they are planning on making it larger though.