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Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Paul - Woodbury, an IHG Hotel

Stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Paul - Woodbury, MN. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi, a pool, fitness center, and easy access to Downtown St. Paul.

9840 Norma Ln, Woodbury, MN 55125, United States View on map
8.2/10
Very Good Based on 513 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Indoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced and friendly stay with convenient amenities

Guests appreciate the clean, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff, with particular praise for attentive service and a strong breakfast offering. Some note minor issues such as occasional noise and a dated room feel, but overall the hotel is seen as good value in the Woodbury area.

Guests often praise

  • Clean and spacious rooms with ongoing updates to furnishings
  • Friendly, helpful, and personable staff, especially front desk team members
  • Consistently good and fresh breakfast with a variety of options
  • Convenient location with easy access to Interstate 94 and nearby attractions
  • Family-friendly amenities including a pool and hot tub

Worth knowing

  • Some guests report occasional noise due to proximity to the highway
  • Is an older property, though management is actively improving rooms and public areas
  • A few guests mention additional taxes and fees not fully reflected in online pricing
  • Is LGBTQ+ friendly, welcoming a diverse traveler base
  • One noted issue with an isolated room odor reported by a repeat guest

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a clean, comfortable stay with practical amenities
  • Business travelers appreciating efficiency and friendly service
  • Families looking for a hotel with pool facilities and breakfast included
  • Travelers wanting convenient access to St. Paul and nearby attractions
  • Guests valuing staff attentiveness and a welcoming atmosphere
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About this property

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Paul - Woodbury, an IHG Hotel

Located off Interstate 94 in Woodbury, Minnesota, Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Paul - Woodbury, an IHG Hotel, offers a practical base for visitors exploring the St. Paul area. The hotel sits approximately 9.7 miles from Downtown St. Paul and is within reasonable reach of attractions like the Science Museum of Minnesota, the Cathedral of Saint Paul, and the Afton Alps ski resort. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is also just a 26-minute drive away.

This modern hotel provides a range of essential amenities including cable TV, free WiFi, a pool, and a fitness center. Guests can start their day with a complimentary breakfast, frequently praised for its freshness and variety. The property is recognized as LGBTQ+ friendly, making it welcoming to diverse travelers.

Guest reviews commonly highlight the cleanliness of the rooms and the friendliness of the staff, specifically naming members of the management team for exceptional service. Ongoing updates are underway to refresh room furnishings, although some areas may still feel dated. While convenient, the hotel's proximity to the highway has occasionally been noted as a source of noise.

Visitors seeking a well-located and straightforward hotel in the Woodbury area will find this property suitable for both business and leisure stays. Nearby accommodations offer alternatives within a short distance, but this hotel maintains a solid reputation for value and attentive service.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Indoor pool
Air-conditioned
Business center
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Hot tub
Spa
Fitness center
Golf course
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

DA
Dana Altman Apr 01, 2026
10

Recent business stay- Clean, affordable and very personable. Excellent breakfast. I've paid more for a "better" hotel and have been greatly disappointed. Hands down will gladly stay here again when in the area.

KH
ken holl Mar 29, 2026
10

Rooms are clean and spacious. Location is convenient to get to along I-94 which makes it easy to get to but can be a little noisy at times but overall good. Breakfast is great, always fresh and hot and ready for you. Service is as good as it gets Beca, the Manager and the staff are competent and pleasant and easy to work with. Beca has done a wonderful job with an older hotel. I will be back to stay again.

PW
Paul Wilson Jan 31, 2026
10

Great staff, great location very clean rooms. Yes the place is a little dated but they are currently in the process of updating the rooms with new furniture etc. I have stayed in a-lot of IHG locations globally but this location is in the top for how well and proactive they are about keeping the place clean and fixing any issues that might arise. The staff has been some of the most friendly and welcoming staff i have dealt with in a hotel in a long while. So overall if you're looking for a clean hotel to stay at with friendly staff in the woodbury area i would 100% recommend this location.

MF
Maria Friend Jan 27, 2026
10

I cannot say enough positive things about this hotel- but what has been exceptionally impressive is the staff here, primarily Becca and Melissa. They both were super helpful when I called with a ton of questions and they were very accommodating, all at the last minute no less. They’ve been absolutely fantastic and gone above and beyond for myself and my family, which we are beyond appreciative for! The hotel itself is clean, neat, comfortable. The pool and hot tub have been my kid’s favorite part of our stay, for sure! Personally- my favorite part- (I know I already said this, but I feel it needs to be said again) Becca and Melissa. I’d give them a million stars if I could, but since I can’t, 5 stars it is.

BF
Baba Fletch Jan 26, 2026
8.0

If you're booking through your IHG account, just know the final prices will be a little higher than what you agree to in the IHG app. Last year, the manager removed the extra taxes, but this year I see them again: two Metro Area taxes, one State tax, and one Lodging tax that the location charges that IHG doesn't account for when you ask it to "include all taxes and fees" to show the online price. It's about 10% higher. This is an IHG problem, rather than this location trying to pull something shady. Should we have to ask a manager to take them off? I'd prefer a more transparent price in the IHG booking instead. We've stayed here four years in a row for our family trip. We will probably continue to book it, as the staff is excellent and the location is excellent. You can commute easily into all the services and amenities of Minneapolis while also enjoying the outdoor offerings of the St Croix River and the Wisconsin side. I recommend it for those two things: LOCATION and SERVICE. Factor an extra 10% into your price considerations and don't expect an amazing property by any means (expect basic HIX stuff, pet friendly, nice linens), and you will love it.

RS
Reba Stewart Jan 25, 2026
10

Staff is very helpful. The breakfast is very good with alot of options. There is a mini mart in the lobby for snacks if needed. They have a sign in the bathroom saying if you forgot a basic toiletry you can ask the front desk if they have one for you.

AP
Ashby Pokemon Jan 21, 2026
10

This Holiday Inn is very very clean the staff takes pride in there job, they are very friendly when first arriving and continues till you check out. unlike some other hotels where the staff is rude from the moment you walk in the door. Location is great its close to everything. Rooms are very clean there is no second guessing when climbing into bed like some other places i have stayed. so highly recommend this Holiday Inn

KP
Kimberly Peper Jan 19, 2026
8.0

Our room, 238, has a very bad odor to it. Other than that everything has been good. We have stayed here a few times and this is the first time we've gotten a room with this kind if odor. They have upped their breakfast choices, it seems they have upgraded their lighting in the hallways, and gotten new coffee makers in the lobby

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Paul - Woodbury, an IHG Hotel

Woodbury, Minnesota, USA

This modern hotel off Interstate 94 is 9.7 miles from Downtown St. Paul, 11.4 miles from the Xcel Energy Center and 12.9 miles from Afton Alps ski resort.

  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport 26 min Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Minnesota. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Science Museum of Minnesota 2,089 reviews

Science Museum of Minnesota

120 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, United States

4.6 · Science Museum
Afton Alps Ski & Snowboard 2,010 reviews

Afton Alps Ski & Snowboard

6600 Peller Ave S, Hastings, MN 55033, United States

4.1 · Ski Resort
Cathedral of Saint Paul 3,557 reviews

Cathedral of Saint Paul

239 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, United States

4.8 · Catholic Cathedral
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