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Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez

2.5 of 5
2121 East Main Street, Cortez, CO 81321
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4.5 of 5 stars 287 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very clean(7)
  • Very friendly(7)
  • Verde National Park(6)
  • Long days(4)
  • Mexican restaurant(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Great Hotel(3)
  • Pub next door(3)
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corwr
Denver, Colorado
Contributor
11 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2012 NEW

Having stayed at a number of hotels in Cortez over the past few years, the HI Express is by far the best place, although it is quite expensive for the area. The rooms are clean, with good appointments. The breakfast offers a number of choices and is extensive. The staff is friendly and helpful. My only complaint again is the... More

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Justin Vasterling, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez, responded to this review
20 February 2012

Good morning corwr! Thank you for paying more and staying with us! Price is a very important consideration, and we are glad we met your expectations with the rooms, our breakfast and our staff. We are always trying to make your choice to stay here a Great decision and money well spent. Please come see us again and have a... More

mosomoso
Richmond
Top Contributor
53 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 NEW

The hotel is right on the edge of town in a quiet area, with a diner nearby. The room was very good, with large beds, coffee maker and iron. The shower in the bathroom was good. Breakfast was of good quality and enjoyable. Cortes was a great little town. More

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Justin Vasterling, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez, responded to this review
20 February 2012

Good morning mosomoso! You must have eaten at Koko’s Friendly Pub and Grill! They are very close, and very good. We are happy you found what you needed in your room and that our Free, Full, Hot, Buffet Breakfast was also a hit! Thanks for the great review and have a terrific day! More

Niwotois
Boulder, Colorado
Senior Contributor
37 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012 NEW

This seemingly very new motel is on the extreme eastern edge of Cortez - handy if you're in the area to see Mesa Verde (ten miles to the east). Cortez is a town of some charm and there are wonderful ancient Indian ruins in the area (Canyons of the Ancients, Hovenweep) in addition to M.V. The motel is attractive and... More

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Justin Vasterling, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez, responded to this review
17 February 2012

Good afternoon Niwotois!! We are totally stoked that you like this part of Colorado and our Hotel! We are a great ‘base camp’ for a southwestern Colorado adventure. Check out Hovenweep ruins, and the Ute Mountain Tribal Park as well, both of these are close to Mesa Verde and offer totally unique experiences for the southwestern pre-puebloan archaeology buff and... More

ypwalter
Irvine, California
Top Contributor
56 reviews
40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

They have themes that combined with native indians. It looks exactly like the new hotel inside and outside. I like it a lot. I booked a night for going to mesa verde. It's so close, and all the nearest hotels looks old. I am glad I chose this one. More

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Justin Vasterling, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez, responded to this review
17 February 2012

Good morning ypwalter!! Thanks for the great review. We are completely finished with our remodel of the Third floor and about halfway through the second floor! We hope that everything will be done by the end of March. Thanks for the compliment, I hope you enjoyed the new refrigerator and new microwave we are putting in all the rooms when... More

Consuelo C
Lakewood, California
Contributor
12 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

My mother and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Cortez, Colorado, in September 2011, and we were simply amazed by this little establishment. Beautifully decorated and appointed, this hotel offered us so much more than we were expecting. First of all, the hot breakfast they serve every morning offered plenty of healthy choices, which is always refreshing. Also,... More

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Justin Vasterling, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez, responded to this review
23 December 2011

Good morning Consuelo C! Thank you for the super awesome review! We are all blushing here after reading your review. We are remodeling every room this winter, one at a time, and can’t wait for it all to be done! We are also getting a nice big automatic door for the front entrance, which will be nice when guests have... More

Generic90
Redmond, Washington
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

The Four Corners area of southwestern Colorado is a big tourist destination for nearby Mesa Verde National Park and other attractions. That would usually mean a stay in the small town of Cortez. While there are a few hotels and motels in Cortez, this property is almost assuredly the first and only choice if you want a quality stay. A... More

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Justin Vasterling, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez, responded to this review
28 November 2011

Thank you for the awesome review Generic90! We are elated that your extended stay with us was a success! It is hard to spend that long in a Hotel and I am happy that you enjoyed yourself! I have the Food Network set to come on in HD as soon as you turn on the TV, isn’t that Great! We... More

1travelerof6
Chicago, Illinois
Contributor
18 reviews
15 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
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Please never make me go back again. The rooms were outdated, and I layed towels down on the beds because I wasn't sure what I was laying on. The pool was old. Ok, my kids loved our kids suite, which included multiple bunks in their "fort holiday.". They thought it was the coolest room ever! Also, laundry facilities were appreciate... More

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Justin Vasterling, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez, responded to this review
21 November 2011

Good afternoon 1travelerof6! I am sorry you did not enjoy your stay; it sucks that we’re on your Yuck list. I have scoured our front desk and housekeeping notes for any issues we have had regarding beds. The pool could use a good sprucing which it should get at least partially here in another month. The refrigerators and microwaves are... More

FarAndWide_Traveller
Morris, Illinois
Top Contributor
165 reviews
233 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This was probably the very best Holiday Inn Express that we have ever encountered, and we've seen quite a few. From the time you check in to the time you leave, you really "feel" the great Southwest in the decorations and amenities. The hotel is located in a quiet area and we never heard any traffic noise. The room itself... More

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Justin Vasterling, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez, responded to this review
10 November 2011

Good morning FarAndWide_Travelar! Thank you for paying more and staying with us. We know that you have lots of options these days and that you gave us your trust in paying our rate, I am glad you were satisfied. Everyone is talking about and feeling our economy right now, including our Hotel. We felt this was the right time to... More

abqtraveler13
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Senior Contributor
46 reviews
15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

We were heading from Albuquerque to Salt Lake City to visit family. This hotel stay was perfect from check-in to check-out! The service was the absolute best. Cassandra, the awesome morning desk clerk, had some ideas for us when we asked about local swimming areas. She actually phoned her lovely aunt before 7:00 AM who gave us turn-by-turn directions to... More

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Justin Vasterling, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez, responded to this review
1 November 2011

Hey abqtraveler13, this is Cassandra! Thank you so much for the kind words, I am ecstatic that you liked our secret spot; it is so beautiful out there! I told my Aunt that you wrote a review online and mentioned her and she just could not believe it, lol. Soon everything out here will be covered in beautiful white snow.... More

Agent-Mango
Idaho
Contributor
16 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

I would recommend staying here if you are in Cortez or visiting Mesa Verde. This is a very enjoyable place. Outside in the front of the hotel, welcoming music invites you in. The genres ranged from jazz to country, and I found it fun and charming.The rooms were nice, quiet, very clean, and the beds were very comfortable. The downstairs... More

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Justin Vasterling, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Mesa Verde-Cortez, responded to this review
31 October 2011

Good afternoon Agent-Mango!! Thank you for the kind words, we are all very happy that you chose to stay with us and are glad it was an enjoyable experience! Please come back soon! More

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