Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave, an IHG Hotel

About the hotel

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.

Nearby attractions

Located in Horse Cave, Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave, an IHG Hotel is in a rural area. Hidden River Cave and American Cave Museum and Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve and Diamond Caverns. Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo and Dinosaur World are also worth visiting.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Indoor pool

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi

Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 am–9:00 am on weekdays and 7:00 am–10:00 am on weekends

Guest services

24-hour front desk

Daily housekeeping

Luggage storage

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)

Assistive listening devices available

Braille signage

Grab bar near toilet

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

In-room accessibility

Roll-in shower (select rooms)

Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Wheelchair-accessible parking

Things to do

24-hour fitness center

Indoor pool

Outdoor

Picnic area

Terrace

Conveniences

Atm/banking services

Elevator

Free newspapers in lobby

Front-desk safe

More

Smoke-free property

Tv in lobby

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Family Reviews

for Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave, an IHG Hotel

3.5 out of 5 stars

21 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

48%

4 star reviews

10%

3 star reviews

14%

2 star reviews

24%

1 star reviews

5%

We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about Holiday Inn Express Horse Cave, an IHG Hotel

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Latest reviews (21)

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IRENE

26 Jul 2024 - 27 Jul 2024

reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

I choose holiday inn even though it was quite a bit more than some of the other hotels. The room was ok. The hotel overall was a bit worn, but there were tons of families. So i can understand how the walls get beaten up fast. Breakfast was a zoo, the women had a hard time keeping the food filled and not enough seating. But again near Mammoth Cave so tons of kids. Decent value, not sure what the lower cost hotels would be like so hard to judge. Bedding was comfortable.

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marlene

13 Jul 2024 - 15 Jul 2024

reviewed on expedia

2 out of 5 stars

Carpet in hallway filthy. So many stains on the carpet you couldn’t see the real carpet. Definitely need new carpet. Elevator un sanitary. Pool closed. “ possibly open after the maintenance man comes at 4 or so. Pool open at 615. Closed at 8. 25 kids then waiting to get in. big fuzz balls in the hallway in front of our room. The prior evening stayed at a holiday inn express the pool closed for routine yearly inspection. Staff very good.

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Michele

12 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024

reviewed on expedia

2 out of 5 stars

We booked the hotel with intent to swim in the pool. When we checked in, we were told the pool was closed for maintentance but would be open later. When i looked later, yes it was open, but the water was very cloudy and there was stuff, like algae or something, floating all over the bottom of the pool. I would never put my child in a pool that dirty. The room had been cleaned, but wasnt amazing. There was still hair in the tub and the carpet was so stained and dirty. The breakfast was good. The bedding seemed clean. Area seemed safe.

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Tiffany

2 May 2024 - 3 May 2024

reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

We were just stopping on our way to visit family down south and found this hotel. It was absolutely gorgeous. I wish we could have stayed longer.

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Katherine

27 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2024

reviewed on expedia

3 out of 5 stars

Do not get a room on the first floor unless you want to hear the people in the pool. Pool says it closes at 8 and they let people stay in there til at least 9. Pool was cloudy and packed with people. Didn’t let my kids go in it. Room was fine, staff was fine, breakfast was constantly out of stuff and staff was just chit chatting while k wiped my own table down everyday with their materials. It’s ok, wouldn’t stay again.

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Matt

5 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2024

reviewed on expedia

2 out of 5 stars

Pool was closed, and hot tub filled with concrete. We went there just to take kids swimming

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Clarence

20 Dec 2023 - 22 Dec 2023

reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

Bed is kinda hard not very comfortable in king room room 224 we have stayed there twice ac unit is in need of repair or replacemed super drafty cold air was coming in under the unit and loud was scaring our grand babies when they where sleeping its close by where we live staff is amazing and breakfast is ok

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Eric

21 Sept 2023 - 22 Sept 2023

reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

The staff and maintenance ALWAYS work toward a better hotel. They are always on call and do an excellent job maintaining the functionality of the amenities. Everything works! The front desk staff is excellent at recieving you and your family and they really understand travellers' needs. It shows. Great job from top to bottom for this hard working and friendly team of professionals. I highly recommend this hotel.

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Amber

24 Jul 2023 - 25 Jul 2023

reviewed on travelocity

4 out of 5 stars

Super close to Kentucky Down Under. Check was a little rocky. We booked two rooms and the hotel clerk could only find one room. After I chatted with Expedia (no # to call), the clerk found the other room. Breakfast was excellent (wish it was 6-10 instead of 6-9). The kids loved the pool and hot tub and thankfully it wasn’t humid in the pool area. Everything was clean and the staff was super nice! Limited restaurants. You’ll need to drive to Bowling Green or Glasgow for a decent meal after 6pm.

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Casey

23 Jun 2023 - 24 Jun 2023

reviewed on travelocity

2 out of 5 stars

We stayed here for one night while on a road trip. Very badly kept place. The pool and hot tub were disgusting. I wouldn’t let my kids go in them.