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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva / Dillsboro by IHG 2 stars

26 Rufus Robinson Road, Dillsboro, NC 28725, United States

#3 of 6 hotels in Dillsboro

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 140 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The added cost to the room fee. Was charged $16.00 in tax fees to room charge.

    Clean, new furniture in room, friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    It was great except for the hot tub being out of order.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tha hot tub was out of order which I was the main reason I chose this hotel. I would have stayed closer to my destination had I known that.

    Great breakfast and rooms had just been remolded.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful stay it allowed me peace of mind, which is invaluable.
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No deficiency noted.

    It was clean, spacious and had an indoor pool! Plus it was adjacent to a gas station which was VERY convenient! Staff were friendly and courteous.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a pleasant stay. The receptionist was friendly. Our room was clean. We liked that the pool was indoors since there was some rain during our stay. The breakfast was good. There was a nice mix of hot and cold items.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, friendly staff, clean rooms, wonderful breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Family took a quick trip to explore and golf. The hotel was just what we needed after long days. It was very quiet and s
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Clean and quiet. Awesome staff and breakfast was amazing, especially the pancake maker.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    9.0
    Manager was great!! Pay her more!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot tub working.

    Breakfast was good. Manager was amazing & accommodating!!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2025

    10
    Excellent hotel choice for travel to Sylva, NC, and area!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Enjoyed coffee and yogurt, turkey sausage with gravy that goes with the biscuits before leaving on Monday. Two big things to note: Forgot my razor when packing and needed to shave. Asked the front desk if they sold razors in the store. Turns out they offer razors and other toiletries gratis. Thank you for the razor. Liked also the beautiful landscaping around the property. Flowers in bloom everywhere, roses, lilies, etc. Parking lot is clean, well-lighted, safe. There was a flyer explaining that a large investment was recently made to the property with updated furnishings, decor, etc. Looks nice. Room, bed, bathroom, all comfortable and clean. TV is Direct TV and worked great. This property is close to Sylva and a great choice if visiting Sylva, Balsam, or other place nearby, or if taking the road south to Athens, GA. Easy access on/off the highway. IHG Hotels very reliable with good quality control. Not a risk like some AirBnb or bargain chain.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    10
    I enjoyed my stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The person at the front desk Sunday morning was real rude.

    The staff when I checked in.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Very clean, great staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Extra Floor Space
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water never gets hot it was lukewarm

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The amenity that had me drawn to this hotel was the hot tub. It was disappointing to see it out of service.

    Customer service and cleanliness were top tier.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was nice, clean, comfortable. I also liked they had an indoor pool and hot tub and the fact they offer actual breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    10
    Just perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilets were standard height, which is very low for tall people and especially tall senior women.

    Desk staff and cleaning staff were super nice and helpful. Great choices for breakfast. I especially liked the pump hand soap. It's much more sanitary than the old bars. The hotel was just perfect and not over the top. Everything felt cozy, even with a full building of guests.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    9.0
    Great location if you are riding the train in Bryson City.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were very clean. The shower and tub were nice. The Dove products provided were great. The beds were comfortable. The staff were very nice and helpful. We will stay here again if in the area.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    10
    Our best Holiday Inn Express experience in years!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is a bit of a stretch, but they ran out of forks at breakfast. And the window blackout shade doesn't do very good at blocking the edges, so light still shines through.

    We've stayed at many Holiday Inn Express locations, this one was something special. The management team at this hotel takes pride in this property! TV is Samsung brand, so all the functions worked correctly. The shower door is the coolest glass door and closure system I have ever seen! The lobby was decorated for Christmas. A lot of little things just showed they care!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable stay for a reasonable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room thermostat didn't adjust quickly for sleeping. Also would love to see a little more for buffet. Bacon and not just sausage. And potatoes were out and more not made so if you weren't some of the first down there you didn't get any and I heard they were great!

    Comfort and cleanliness

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2024

    8.0
    clean, modern, safe and affordable well done
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    not much to say for AM service , no staff to help before 04:00 pm (check in time)

    very clean well maintained, breakfast items differed from day to day which i enjoy. access off main road was easy

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    10
    Very, nice, clean, comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one person taking care of breakfast. All cooked food was out at 8:45am. The person working worked as fast as he could but needed another person to help replenish food to very busy, large number of people waiting for breakfast.

    Clean, updated hotel. Nice, clean pool, albeit chilly.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heating thermostat is faulty. If set at 69 degrees it would never come on and it was cold in the room. If you set it to 70 degrees it would come on and never go off, very hot in room

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    9.0
    We had an excellent stay and will definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only complaint we had was that the water in the hot tub did not look clear. It may have been because of the light that was in it but couldn't tell.

    Breakfast was wonderful and the beds were so comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice stay,. Nice and clean. Pool and jacuzzi was clean. Cute little towns nearby.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    9.0
    Nice and short
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that there was a $100 deposit I knew nothing about but once I asked I was told I would receive it back in 24-36 hrs!

    It was pretty good, not fabulous but ok.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    9.0
    Looking over a few details, it was a good stay overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in was a little stressful as we were trying to keep our kids occupied while the guy at the front desk was on the phone for a good while before acknowledging us at all. Workout area was a bit tight and the bike was not working. When we first arrived room was hot and humid and bedding was wet to touch but staff was quick to come and change all sheets for us. Hallways stunk of trash. Bathroom sink faucet was to close to the edge so every time we used it water would go on the counter. Phone did not work in room. Did not see any signs for the ice maker.

    Comfy beds with enough space for my family of 6. Quiet. Pool and outside area were clean and enjoyable. Felt safe.

    Stayed in August 2024

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