Guests often praise
- Complimentary hot breakfast with a good variety
- Clean and comfortable rooms with functional basics
- Friendly and accommodating staff
- Free parking and reliable WiFi access
- Indoor pool adds value for families and leisure travelers
Stay at Holiday Inn Express Hastings by IHG, offering free WiFi, indoor pool, and hot breakfast. Near Hastings College & local museums in Hastings, NE.
Guests appreciate the hotel’s straightforward accommodations paired with useful perks, making it a reliable choice for travelers visiting Hastings and nearby attractions.
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Holiday Inn Express Hastings by IHG offers straightforward accommodations suited for travelers seeking basic comforts with added convenience. The hotel provides amenities such as an indoor pool, complimentary hot breakfast, free parking, and WiFi, catering well to both leisure and business guests. Its 4.6 rating from nearly 500 reviews reflects generally positive feedback, highlighting reliable service and practical facilities.
Situated near Highway 281, the property benefits from easy access to the wider Hastings area. It is approximately a 7-minute drive from Hastings College and just over 23 miles from Grand Island. On-site, this hotel also functions as a conference center and wedding venue, accommodating a variety of group needs. Check-in is from 16:00 with check-out by noon, supporting flexible scheduling for travelers.
The hotel welcomes guests from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ travelers. Nearby attractions such as the Hastings Museum—known for its exhibits on Nebraska’s culture, natural history, and a planetarium—provide enriching day trips. Other local points of interest include the Bigfoot Crossroads of America Museum and the Children's Museum of Central Nebraska.
Nearby airports include Central Nebraska Regional Airport and Kearney Regional Airport, reachable within roughly 36 to 53 minutes by car, respectively. Several alternative lodging options exist close by, ranging from highly rated properties like Dragonfly Inn & Suites to more budget-friendly hotels, offering guests a variety of choices.
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A 7-minute drive from Hastings College, this standard hotel off Highway 281 is also a 23.2-mile drive from Grand Island.
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