Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Pool and hot tub were clean. Breakfast eating area was clean and employees welcoming. Bathroom by lobby was out of soap, toilet paper, towels and it was a Saturday morning and we were leaving and checked out of room early so we needed to use that bathroom. The food needs to be warmer. Bacon was good but the sausage and egg muffins and gravy and biscuits were only warm. it was 8 am in the morning when we were getting our breakfast. Chairs and cushions were lovely and clean!

We liked the layout of the open area. Loved the cinnamon buns. We liked the first floor room and the short walking distance to the lobby. The staff were always pleasant and helpful when help was needed, Easy to get on and off the highway. Close proximity to everything.

Great staff, Robert (I think) was amazing. Only real issue was that there was nearly no conditioner, and no body wash at all in the communal bottles. Not a huge deal because there was plenty of shampoo and hand soap, but just as a heads up.

It was clean, good price, and close to our friends.

The location is great, and staff was friendly. Breakfast had lots of variety which was nice. Rooms were very clean and comfortable.