Hotel located in Huntsville, Offering Guests a Muskoka Escape Conveniently located where Highway 11 and 60 meet, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Huntsville is 100% smoke free and is situated in the heart of Ontario's most breathtaking landscape. Walking distance of stores & restaurants, our Huntsville hotel provides guests with plenty to experience throughout their stay. Less than two kilometers from our Huntsville accommodations, guests can visit history at the Muskoka Heritage Place, enjoy an arts performance at the Algonquin Theatre or a Perfect Day trip at, Arrowhead Provincial Park. Business travelers can appreciate that Kimberly Clark, Hydro One, Infra Pipe and Tembec are less than three kilometers from our convenient Huntsville hotel. Canada Post and Wal-Mart are also located nearby. Our Huntsville hotel offers complimentary parking, free high-speed, wireless Internet access and complimentary Hot Express Breakfast.
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We stayed here for a dance competition at Deerhurst as this hotel is only about 5 minutes away.
We had a two queen suite with kitchenette and sofa bed. The room was quite clean but probably due for a renovation; there were really nice Dove toiletries which the girls and I loved. The beds were absolute heaven and the shower head has different settings with perfect pressure. We pulled out the sofa bed but found it was not comfortable at all so we did not use.
Breakfast is included and is until 9:30 on weekdays, 10 on weekends.
Small pool and gym are on site along with a small store for treats if you have a craving :)
Walmart, Loblaws, Kelsey’s and DQ right near the hotel which is so convenient! We would stay here again, thank you for having us!
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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We had a lovely stay. Staff were super friendly. The room was comfortable, large and clean. We had a great breakfast. Over the road was a Kelsey's - so very convenient for dinner. Plenty of parking too.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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It’s been years since I’ve stayed at a Holiday Inn and after seeing all the favourable reviews, we booked to stay at this property in Huntsville. The hotel is located across the street from Walmart and a few fast casual dining places.
Check in was efficient. Covid screening was conducted. Hand sanitizer is available in higher traffic areas such as at check in and near the elevator.
The room is clean and the bed is comfortable. Fridge, microwave, a Keurig machine were available in the room. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided through dispensers affixed to the back of the tub/shower area. We had to request for a bar of soap from the front desk for hand washing at the sink area. Free grab and go breakfast is also available including hot breakfast options like omelettes, sausages, and pancakes.
For those interested in using the pool or fitness areas, proof of vaccination is required. Per the public health unit, only 1 person is allowed in the fitness area per hour (which I thought was a bit stringent if my hubby and I wanted to work out together).
Overall a clean and comfortable stay for more reasonable prices than many other hotels in the area.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My recent one-night stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Huntsville, Ontario, left much to be desired. This property appears to be a franchised location that has seen better days, with little investment in maintaining or updating the guest rooms.
Upon entering the room, I was immediately struck by the dated appearance and poor condition of the space. The carpets were frayed and lifting in places, creating both an eyesore and a potential tripping hazard. Strangely, there was a bundle of ethernet cables running along the floor around the room, which seemed out of place and unprofessional.
Cleanliness was a significant issue. While the room was generally acceptable, it was evident that thorough cleaning had been neglected. Dust was visible on surfaces, and the carpet didn't appear to have been vacuumed recently. Most disturbingly, there were flies inside the window frame upon our arrival – a truly unpleasant welcome.
I had booked a suite expecting a comfortable area to relax and watch TV. However, there was no television in the sitting area, which was disappointing. To add to the frustration, I had to remove a lightbulb from another fixture just to make the lamp in the sitting area work.
The problems extended beyond the room itself. The hallways had a noticeable musty odor, and the carpets there were also in poor condition, fraying and piling up in the middle.
It seems that any recent investments have been focused on the lobby and dining area, while the guest rooms have been left to deteriorate. This strategy may create a good first impression, but it fails to deliver on the overall guest experience.
While the hotel served its basic purpose of providing a place to sleep for the night, it was significantly overpriced for the quality offered. If you have other options in the area, I would strongly recommend exploring those first. However, if you find yourself without alternatives, this property can suffice for a short stay – just be prepared to lower your expectations.
In conclusion, this Holiday Inn Express is in dire need of renovations and improved maintenance. Until significant updates are made, it's hard to recommend this property, especially considering its price point.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Response from IHG Service, Owner at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Huntsville - Muskoka, an IHG hotel
Responded Oct 18, 2024
Hi chrisrogers1983, Thank you for staying at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Huntsville - Muskoka and sharing your experience. We appreciate you for choosing IHG® Hotels & Resorts as your travel partner. We work hard to provide our guests with a memorable experience, and sorry for not exceeding your expectations. IHG® Hotels & Resorts cares about our guest's safety and security. What you described isn’t what we want for any guest, and the hotel must take steps to prevent this from happening again. Your feedback helps to ensure that the best practices are in place and we will use your comments to implement improvements to ensure we offer a better experience for guests in the future. Feel free to let us know how we can make your next stay with us better than the last. Sincerely, Crisel V. Case Manager IHG® Hotels & Resorts Service
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Well our 3 night stay at the Holiday Inn Huntsville started out terribly. We arrived at check in time to find out that only 2 of our 3 rooms were actually booked in their system, and only 1 room was ready for us. We booked our stay months ago. Secondly, upon arrival the hotel staff did not want to validate the booking price (thankfully we had email confirmation) and instead wanted to charge us 3x the rate. We decided to leave for a few hours to have dinner and were told we’d receive a call when our other 2 rooms were ready. Several hours later we received that call and returned to the hotel only to find out our rooms had been assigned to others.. like what?! So we were sitting in the front lobby at 7:30pm with very tired kids needing to go to bed with a busy day ahead the next day. The front desk employee, Kim, was incredibly rude. Called us b*tches and told us to F off when we asked if we could speak with the manager. She blamed the cleaning staff for not having our rooms ready and took no responsibility nor made an apology in any sense. There were others visiting from France who had also been waiting for hours for their room at this time. The manager finally came to our aid and was SO polite and kind, offering our children juice and told us he would upgrade our rooms (which was impossible because all of the suites were already booked). He disappeared for quite some time and again we were left to deal with Kim. We asked her again where the manager was and she told us to go find him “upstairs”. When we asked where we’d find him upstairs she threw room cards at us and used more profanity (in front of our young children!!) walked away and slammed the door. On top of all of this chaos, our booking credit card was charged the triple amount before our stay had even started! Now the mess of trying to get that money back and to pay the appropriate price we had agreed up on with the manager. We have NEVER been treated so poorly in our lives as Kim treated us and are hurt. No one should ever be harassed and verbally abused by someone who is the face when you walk into a hotel for a family getaway. There could not be worse customer service skills. We are so thankful the manager was calm and helpful, but we are still dealing with this mess!
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Make sure you confirm your stay before arrival to ensure your rooms are indeed booked and ready....
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Response from IHG Service, Owner at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Huntsville - Muskoka, an IHG hotel
Responded Aug 10, 2024
Hi Leesh D, We appreciate your feedback. It’s great to hear from our most valued guest. Thanks for your loyalty and for always staying with our Holiday Inn Express And Suites. We provide the best lodging experience for every guest, and I'm sorry for the issues during your stay. I will be sharing your feedback with our hotel management for review. I've also sent you a private message to discuss this further. We hope to regain your trust and confidence in our service. Stay Safe! Carl J. Case Manager IHG Hotels and Resorts Service
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Dated hotel. We have four people in room (in our reservation) each night they only give us 3 towels, so we have to call each night to get more towels. (First night I understand, but the subsequent nights?) The room is so dated there’s no plugs on night stands. We have to unplug some lights to get enough outlets. The last few tissue from the tissue box were the color ones the first night and normally house keeping will at least place an extra box on the counter but they didn’t . So I called down they said for that item we have to go down to front desk to get it . The only positive at this hotel is the lady working the breakfast in the morning . It was busy and she made sure food are replenished quickly and tables are cleaned up after people leave . She’s so positive too .
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from IHG Service, Owner at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Huntsville - Muskoka, an IHG hotel
Responded Nov 24, 2024
Hi lisakZ9201BT, We appreciate you for choosing to stay at our Holiday Inn Express Huntsville - Muskoka for this trip and for sharing your feedback. We appreciate you choosing us and doing business with IHG Hotels and Resorts. We aim to give our guests an efficient stay in a place that feels fresh and focused only on the features and services you need; I am sorry we did not deliver this time. I shared your sentiments with our hotel management and trust that proper actions will be taken to avoid this from happening again. Until your next stop in the area, we look forward to hosting you again to redeem your confidence. Sincerely, Grace L. Case Manager IHG Hotels & Resorts Service
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The rooms on the north side of the hotel have constant noise from outside -- big rigs on Highway 11 and traffic on the street below. Seems to be a problem with soundproofing. And the rooms are run down -- broken chairs, light switches that don't work, peeling wallpaper. The housekeeping and the breakfast staff were wonderful but some of the front desk staff and management just didn't seem to care.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Responded Nov 28, 2024
Hi Neil S, Thank you for your recent stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Huntsville - Muskoka and for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your business and making IHG Hotels & Resorts a part of your travel. We work very hard and strive to be the best Holiday Inn Express. Our goal is to offer a seamless and relaxing stay, and I'm sorry to learn that it didn't happen. We take feedback seriously and would like to know more about it, and share this with the relevant teams. I sent you a separate message and hope you respond soon. Your loyalty is important to us. We hope you choose IHG Hotels & Resorts for your future travels. Best Regards, Jenilyn J. Case Manager IHG Hotels & Resorts Service
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The hotel is in a good location. Right beside pita pit and Dairy Queen and across from a few restaurants and Walmart. The staff at the front desk are very friendly. They are doing renovations inside and so far it’s looking great. The rooms are clean and comfortable and the shower has good water pressure. The breakfast is a typical HI express breakfast but kept coming out fresh. Overall would definitely stay here again. Only thing they need to do is fix the bricks on the walkway. They are breaking off and it causes a tripping hazard
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Our travel agency seemingly made an error when booking us a hotel in this room, as they had booked one in Huntsville, Texas, USA. We noticed by the time we were almost in Huntsville (Canada) and were unable to communicate with the agency due to the time difference. So we decided to just head in and get a room, and simply pay for it ourselves (Booking Agency later offered to pay back this portion).
The receptionist was very friendly, and had a giggle with us at the mistake. Because apparently it happens far more often than just once a week. They still had rooms available, so we were set for our 1-night stay and received a complimentary discount for our troubles. The clerk even tried a phonecall to Texas, USA but unfortunately they didn't pick up.
The room we received was incredibly spacious, a large bed and comfortable too. A little kitchen with some amenities like a coffee machine and a microwave, which was nice. There's also a pool at the hotel, but we didn't make use of it.
Breakfast the morning after was a good start into the day, nothing too special or fancy. Just a simple buffet in a simple restaurant. We ended our 1-night stay on a high note, and were then off to Ottawa. And the drive from Huntsville through Algonquin Park is simply stunning. Definitely a good place to stay if you plan to explore the park but would rather sleep closer to civilization!
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Great place to y. Rooms are generous in size. The lobby and entry are very nice and it’s a great area to relax over a coffee or wine,,, view of the lake is terrific and I imagine the winters are spectacular with the fire pits lit. We stayed a few days over summer but we still loved the experience;$
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank you for reaching out. Our parking lot is limited but throughout the evening we are able to park trailers at our neighbouring paint store (almost the same parking lot). There is also a Walmart across the street depending on how large it is. If it is not a busy night for our hotel there is no issue parking a large trailer.
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PRICE RANGE
C$133 - C$230 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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CanadaOntarioMuskoka DistrictHuntsville
NUMBER OF ROOMS
87
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