Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pell City by IHG
240 Vaughan Ln, Pell City, AL 35125, Pell City, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pell City is a 3-star, standard-service hotel located just off I-20 in Pell City, Alabama. It's positioned as a convenient stopover or base for exploring the region, sitting roughly 14.5 miles from Talladega Superspeedway and about 10.6 miles from Logan Martin Lake. With a 4.1 rating from 477 reviews, it's known for clean rooms and attentive staff.
Rooms & Suites
Classic rooms include flat-screen TVs, work desks, premium cable channels, minifridges, and coffeemakers, along with free WiFi and a choice of hard or soft pillows. Suites step up with a separate living area featuring a sofa bed, useful for families or travelers needing extra space. Guests frequently mention the beds and pillows as a highlight of their stay.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include a free breakfast bar, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center, plus free parking for guests arriving by car. Kids 19 and under stay free when accompanied by an adult, making the hotel a practical choice for road-tripping families. The pool has been specifically noted by guests as clean and well-kept.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel sits within walking distance of a cluster of dining options, including Cracker Barrel, City Market Grill and Buffet, Aztecas Mexican Grill, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and The St Clair / The Tavern, all under half a mile away. A Pell City bus station is just 105 meters from the property, and regional attractions like the Museum of Pell City, Lakeside Park, YMCA Camp Cosby, the Mustang Museum of America, and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame are all within a roughly 20-kilometer drive. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 44 kilometers away for air travelers.
Best for
This hotel suits road-trippers, motorsports fans visiting Talladega Superspeedway, and families traveling with kids thanks to the free-stay policy for those 19 and under, the outdoor pool, and the free breakfast bar. It also works well for budget-conscious travelers who want easy I-20 access paired with a wide choice of nearby restaurants within walking distance.
Travel tips
Since the hotel is right off I-20, arriving by car is the most practical option, and free on-site parking is available. The Pell City bus station is just steps away for those using regional transit, while a rental car or rideshare is recommended for reaching Talladega Superspeedway, Logan Martin Lake, or the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, all a 15-to-20-minute drive away. Guests attending race events at Talladega should book early, as the area draws heavy crowds during race weekends.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the cleanliness of the rooms and bathrooms, comfortable beds, and pillow quality. Staff service is a strong recurring theme, with multiple reviewers naming specific team members for their helpfulness and friendliness, even during high-volume check-in periods with limited cleaning staff. The free breakfast bar and outdoor pool also draw repeated positive mentions. No significant recurring complaints appear in the available excerpts, aside from an isolated mention of staffing pressure during a busy check-in period that staff still managed well.
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