I stayed four nights and was extremely satisfied and was very puzzled by some of the negative…read morecomments left by past guests.
There was plenty of parking, the grounds were very well kept, the staff was very friendly and professional, check-in was quick, and the outside noise level was very low making for nice uninterrupted stay/sleep. The hotel common areas were very clean, well lit, and very inviting--the lobby was large, clean with plenty of seating. Complementary freshly baked cookies were made available in the evenings, and flavored chilled water and coffee was available at all times. They even had a small "store" that was stocked with sodas, snacks, and had a good selection of microwavable foods available for purchase. There were two large elevators that clean and fast.
Their small workout room was very clean, air conditioned, had a treadmill, two elliptical machines, yoga equipment, and a television. They also supplied towels and there was a water fountain and bathrooms just outside the room--very convenient and much appreciated. The swimming pool area was big and looked very clean, although I did not get a chance to try it out.
The breakfast area/great room was large, clean, and very inviting complete with a large television, fireplace, and a full wall of windows that looked out onto the swimming pool patio. The breakfast was the standard fare for these type of hotels, not that I'm saying it was bad--it was actually very good. I nice choice of fresh fruits, Danish, dry cereals, breads, yogurts, milk, juices, and hot items including pork or turkey sausage, cheese or veggie omelets, as well as cool little machine that made fresh pancakes that were very delicious! A different selection of hot food items was offered each day.
My room was very comfortable, clean, and had everything I needed including shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, coffee pot, and great WiFi. The halls were well lit, wide, and very clean. The ice machine was clean, and there was a coin-operated laundry room available for guest use on the same floor.
I had no issues during my stay and would highly recommend this Holiday Inn location if you're in Springfield without hesitation. I feel I received great value for my money, and the location couldn't be beat! I look forward to my next stay.