Holiday Inn Express & Suites Selma by IHG
2000 Lincoln Way, Selma, AL 36701, Selma, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Selma by IHG is a 2-star, traditional-style hotel in a rural setting next to Highway 80 at 2000 Lincoln Way, Selma, AL 36701. It sits about 3.5 miles from downtown Selma and many of the city’s well-known civil-rights landmarks. The property has a public rating of 4.1/5 from 470 reviews.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms are described as subdued and include minifridges, microwaves, work desks, flat-screen TVs with in-room movies, and free Wi‑Fi. Suites add separate living spaces with sofabeds, offering extra room for longer stays or small groups. Recent guest feedback also notes updated in-room coffee machines.
Breakfast & Daily Service
A free hot breakfast buffet is served daily. Guest feedback frequently highlights a hearty selection of hot items such as eggs, omelettes, biscuits and gravy, bacon, and hot coffee. Breakfast quality is one of the most commonly praised parts of the stay.
Amenities & On-site Facilities
On-site facilities include an outdoor pool, fitness room, business center, and guest laundry. Parking is free, though guest feedback indicates the lot can feel small at busy times. The hotel’s amenities are designed for practical, short-stay convenience rather than full-service resort features.
Location & Nearby Places
The hotel offers quick road access via Highway 80 and is a convenient base for visiting downtown Selma sights. Nearby points of interest include the Sturdivant Hall Museum (3.4 km), New Live Oak Cemetery (3.3 km), Old Town Historic District (4.1 km), and Edmund Pettus Bridge (4.7 km), plus the National Voting Rights Museum and Institute (5.0 km) and the Selma Interpretive Center of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail (4.6 km). For dining nearby, The Sandbar bar & grill is about 4.1 km away; Montgomery Regional Airport is about 64.0 km away.
Best for
This hotel best fits road-trippers and practical travelers who want fast access to Highway 80 and easy drives into downtown Selma’s museums and civil-rights landmarks. It also suits guests who value predictable essentials—free hot breakfast, free Wi‑Fi, and in-room microwaves/minifridges—plus an outdoor pool and guest laundry for multi-night stays.
Travel tips
Having a car is helpful: many key sites such as Edmund Pettus Bridge (~4.7 km) and the National Voting Rights Museum (~5.0 km) are a short drive away. If you’re arriving late or traveling with valuables, be mindful of parking-area security concerns mentioned by some guests, and consider keeping items out of sight. Montgomery Regional Airport is roughly 64 km away, so plan drive time accordingly for flights.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the complimentary hot breakfast, often noting a wide selection of hot items and good coffee, and some mention newer in-room coffee machines. Many reviews also highlight friendly staff and generally well-maintained rooms. Negative themes include concerns about the parking lot being small and, in at least one account, vehicle break-ins and suggestions for better lighting/cameras/security. A small number of reviews cite maintenance and service issues, including slow drains and an instance of poor late-night lobby service.
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