Holiday Inn Montgomery by IHG
Description
Hotel class: 3-star
Address: 96 Folmar Parkway, Hope Hull / Montgomery, AL 36105, United States
Nearest airport: Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM)
Airport distance: approximately 3.1 miles / 5 km from MGM. The hotel does not provide a complimentary airport shuttle. IHG
Holiday Inn Montgomery Airport South by IHG is a full-service mid-range hotel near Montgomery Regional Airport, offering an on-site restaurant and bar, indoor heated pool, free parking, free Wi-Fi and meeting facilities. Its location just off I-65 makes it convenient for airport stays, business trips and road travelers, while the restaurant and event space give it more facilities than many basic airport hotels.
Guest Experience
Guest feedback is generally positive.
Tripadvisor showed approximately 4.2/5 from 294 reviews, with particularly strong category scores:
- Rooms: 4.8/5
- Cleanliness: 4.8/5
- Sleep quality: 4.7/5
- Value: 4.5/5
- Service: 4.5/5
- Location: 4.4/5
Booking.com rated the hotel approximately 8.2/10 from 63 reviews, including:
- Staff: 8.9
- Cleanliness: 8.8
- Comfort: 8.6
Skyscanner showed around 4.2/5 from 24 reviews, with cleanliness at approximately 4.8/5 and service around 4.5/5.
Overall, the hotel’s reputation is strongest for clean rooms, comfortable beds, helpful staff and the convenience of having an indoor pool, restaurant and bar on site.
What Guests Like
The strongest recurring positives are:
- Clean and comfortable rooms
- Helpful front-desk staff
- Comfortable beds
- Indoor heated swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site restaurant and bar
- Convenient I-65 location
Having Magnolia’s Bar & Grill inside the hotel is especially useful for travelers arriving late or those who do not want to drive elsewhere for dinner.
Main Guest Complaints
Most feedback is positive, although some guests have mentioned:
- Occasional service inconsistency
- Disruption during renovation periods
- Average restaurant food in some reviews
- Extra costs such as breakfast
- Minor room-maintenance issues
These complaints appear to represent a minority of stays rather than the general guest experience.
Rooms
The hotel has approximately 90 rooms, including standard king rooms, two-queen rooms and larger suite options.
Typical rooms include:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mini-refrigerator
- Microwave
- Coffee maker
- Work desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Ironing facilities
Standard King Room – Non-Smoking
The Standard King Room includes one king bed and is best suited to one or two travelers.
Room facilities generally include:
- King bed
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Coffee maker
- Work desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair dryer
- Ironing facilities
This is the most straightforward choice for solo travelers, couples and short business stays.
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds – Non-Smoking
This room provides two queen beds, making it more suitable for families, friends or travelers who prefer separate beds.
It includes the same core amenities as the King Room:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee maker
- Flat-screen TV
- Work desk
- Air conditioning
For families or groups of three to four people, this room generally makes more sense than paying extra for a suite.
Standard Room – Other Configurations
Booking platforms may also list a general Standard Room category where the exact bed configuration can depend on availability.
Facilities are generally similar to the King and Two-Queen rooms, although the assigned bed setup should be confirmed before booking when that detail matters.
King Suite with Additional Living Area – Non-Smoking
The King Suite provides one king bed plus additional living space and a sofa area.
It is more appropriate for:
- Longer stays
- Families needing extra room
- Business travelers wanting separate working/living space
- Guests who simply prefer a larger room
The added space is useful, although the higher price may be unnecessary for a short one-night airport stay.
October 2026 Prices
| Room Type | Booking.com | Hotels.com / Expedia-Style Listings | Taxes / Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard King Room | $145 / $154 / $163 | Approx. $140–$160 | Booking.com generally +$20–$30 |
| Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds | $154 / $172 / $181 | Approx. $150–$170 | Booking.com generally +$20–$30 |
| Standard Room – Other Configurations | $171 / $179 / $188 | Approx. $148–$177 | Booking.com generally +$20–$30 |
| Suite / Larger Room Options |
_ |
Approx. $170+ | Varies by platform and rate |
Across the researched platforms, the lowest standard-room deals generally started around $139–$145, while more flexible or upgraded standard-room rates moved into roughly the $150–$180+ range.
Hotels.com / Expedia-style listings showed some fully refundable options in the low-to-mid $140s, while room prices around $148–$177 appeared depending on room type, breakfast and cancellation conditions.
Suite and larger-room options generally started around $170 or higher.
Booking.com offered the most detailed room-by-room pricing, while Skyscanner was useful mainly for identifying the lowest headline offer.
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These are October 2026 comparison prices, not guaranteed future rates.
Taxes & Final Cost
For Holiday Inn Montgomery Airport South by IHG, Booking.com displayed the main tax separately from the room price during the October comparison.
| Tax / Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Booking.com Listed Tax | 14% |
| Service Charge | $2 per room, per night |
| October Research Taxes & Charges | Approximately $20–$30 |
Booking.com specifically showed a 14% tax excluded from the displayed room price, while a $2 nightly service charge was included in the listed rate. Booking.com
The exact dollar amount therefore changes with the selected room and rate. Other booking platforms may include taxes and fees differently, so travelers should compare the final checkout total, not only the first nightly price shown.
Cancellation & Prepayment
Cancellation conditions depend on the selected rate.
The lower-priced October Booking.com offers were generally:
- Non-refundable
- More restrictive
- Sometimes payable earlier
Higher-priced rates commonly offered:
- Free cancellation
- No prepayment
- Payment at the property
Hotels.com / Expedia-style listings also showed both refundable and less-flexible options.
Travelers whose plans may change should compare the cancellation policy before choosing the lowest price.
Advance-Booking & Walk-In Fees
No separate advance-booking fee was identified.
No specific walk-in, counter-booking or spot-booking fee was found either.
Guests arriving without a reservation would normally pay whatever room rate is available at the property at that time.
Breakfast
Breakfast is available, but it is not complimentary.
The typical buffet price is approximately $12.95 per person.
Breakfast options include American and buffet-style selections.
A useful family benefit is that children 11 and under can eat free at the hotel restaurant when accompanied by a paying adult. IHG
When comparing this hotel with nearby properties offering free breakfast, the breakfast charge should be included in the real cost of the stay.
Main Hotel Facilities
| Free Wi-Fi | Free self-parking | Indoor heated swimming pool |
| Fitness center | Magnolia’s Bar & Grill | Bar/lounge |
| Room service | Business center | Meeting rooms |
| Event/banquet facilities | 24-hour front desk | Family rooms |
| Connecting rooms | Non-smoking rooms | Laundry facilities |
| Luggage storage | Accessible facilities | Elevator |
The hotel offers a noticeably more full-service experience than many basic airport properties because guests can eat dinner, have drinks, use room service and attend meetings without leaving the hotel.
Paid Facilities & Extras
Potential extra charges include:
| Breakfast: around $12.95 per person | Room service |
| Laundry and dry-cleaning | Meeting/event services |
| Food and drinks | Possible incidental charges |
| Possible damage-related charges | Cribs or rollaway beds in some listings: approximately $10 per day |
Parking and Wi-Fi are complimentary.
Room Facilities
Typical room facilities include:
| Air conditioning | Free Wi-Fi | Flat-screen TV |
| Refrigerator | Microwave | Coffee maker |
| Work desk | Hair dryer | Iron |
| Ironing board | Seating area depending on room type |
The microwave, refrigerator and work area make the rooms practical for both business travel and multi-night stays.
Airport Shuttle & Parking
The hotel does not provide a complimentary airport shuttle. IHG
This is one of the property's main disadvantages compared with airport hotels offering direct transportation.
However, self-parking is complimentary.
Because MGM is only approximately 3.1 miles / 5 km away, reaching the airport by car, taxi or rideshare should normally be straightforward.
Indoor Pool & Fitness
The hotel has an indoor heated swimming pool, making it useful throughout the year rather than only during warmer months.
The pool is generally open approximately:
6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
A fitness center is also available.
The indoor pool is one of the property's better leisure facilities and is frequently mentioned positively in guest feedback.
Restaurant & Bar
The on-site restaurant is Magnolia’s Bar & Grill.
It serves American-style food and includes a bar/lounge.
Having an on-site restaurant is particularly useful for:
- Late arrivals
- Business travelers
- Families
- Guests without their own vehicle
- Travelers who do not want to leave the hotel for dinner
Room service is also available.
The kids-eat-free benefit for children 11 and under can make the restaurant particularly useful for families.
Business & Meeting Facilities
The hotel provides approximately 1,760 sq ft of meeting and event space.
Its meeting facilities can accommodate groups of up to approximately 70 guests, along with a smaller boardroom for more private meetings.
Suitable uses include:
- Corporate meetings
- Training sessions
- Interviews
- Small receptions
- Team gatherings
- Business presentations
The event facilities are more substantial than those at many basic airport hotels.
Accessibility
Accessibility features include:
- Wheelchair-accessible areas
- Accessible parking
- Elevator
- Accessible guest rooms
- Accessible common areas
Travelers requiring a specific bathroom configuration, roll-in shower or other accessibility feature should confirm the exact room type before booking.
Safety & Security
Available safety and security features include:
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe-deposit facilities
- Smoke alarms
- Smoke-free hotel policy
- Controlled guest-room access
The hotel is pet-free except for service animals.
Check-In & Check-Out
Check-in: from 3:00 PM
Check-out: by 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
These policies are confirmed by IHG. IHG
Guests may be required to present:
- Valid identification
- Credit card matching the reservation
- Card authorization for incidental charges
Children & Extra Beds
Children are welcome.
One of the more useful family benefits is that children aged 11 and under can eat free at the restaurant when dining with a paying adult.
Cribs and rollaway beds may be available for approximately $10 per day, depending on availability and the booking source.
Families requiring a specific sleeping arrangement should confirm it before arrival.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Service animals are permitted.
Group Bookings
The hotel is suitable for group travel because it offers:
- Multiple room categories
- Meeting rooms
- Event space
- Group dining options
- On-site restaurant and bar
Large groups should request a dedicated room block or event quote rather than booking many individual reservations separately.
Nearby Restaurants
The most convenient dining option is the hotel's own Magnolia’s Bar & Grill.
Other nearby casual options include:
- Waffle House
- Hardee’s
- Subway
These restaurants provide additional choices without requiring a drive into downtown Montgomery.
Nearby Tourist Spots & Attractions
| Attraction | Approximate Distance |
|---|---|
| Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) | ~3.1 miles / ~5 km |
| Alabama Safari Park | ~8–13 km |
| Rosa Parks Museum | ~14–15 km |
| Civil Rights Memorial | ~15 km |
| Downtown Montgomery | ~10–15 minute drive |
The property is better positioned for airport access and I-65 convenience than for walking to Montgomery's major tourist attractions.
What Is Really Good?
The strongest advantage is the hotel's full-service setup.
Unlike many basic airport hotels, it offers:
- On-site restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Room service
- Indoor heated pool
- Fitness center
- Meeting facilities
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Guest scores for rooms, cleanliness and service are also strong.
For travelers who prefer to arrive, eat dinner, relax and stay within the hotel until departure, this setup is particularly convenient.
What Could Be Better?
The biggest disadvantages are the lack of free breakfast and lack of an airport shuttle.
Breakfast costs around $12.95 per person, while several competing airport hotels include breakfast in the room rate.
Guests also need to arrange separate transportation to MGM despite being relatively close to the airport.
Some reviews additionally mention:
- Average food quality
- Renovation-related inconvenience
- Extra charges making the stay more expensive than expected
The property is comfortable and well equipped, but it remains a mid-range hotel rather than a luxury property.
Recommendation
Recommended for travelers who want a full-service hotel experience near Montgomery Regional Airport.
The Standard King Room is the most practical choice for one or two guests, while the Two-Queen Room is better for families and groups.
The King Suite makes sense when extra living space is genuinely needed.
Compared with nearby Fairfield Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Montgomery Airport South offers an on-site restaurant, bar, room service and larger meeting facilities, but Fairfield has the advantage of complimentary breakfast.
For travelers who value dining, an indoor pool and more hotel services, the Holiday Inn is the stronger option.
For travelers focused mainly on minimizing the total price of an overnight stay, a nearby property with free breakfast may offer better value.
Official & Booking References
The official IHG page is the best source for permanent hotel information such as parking, airport transportation, breakfast, pet policies, pool access and hotel facilities.
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