Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petersburg

About The Hotel

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Petersburg-Fort Lee on South Crater Road at I-95 Exit 52 is Petersburg’s single hot-tub-search-relevant hotel — an IHG with pool, fitness center, free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms and business center. Subratings run 4.0–4.2. Strong candid honesty flags apply: one recent 1-star review reports urine-soaked bed and pubic hair on bedding (“summarizes our stay”); another reports hot tub cleanliness issues; the property charges $5/day for parking; one of two elevators reportedly regularly out of order; the property is described as an old hotel re-branded and cheaply renovated. Best only for I-95 value travelers who read recent 1-star reports before booking at $99 nightly.

What Guests Are Saying

“The hotel was very clean and the room was spacious. Staff at the front desk were welcoming and helpful when we had an issue with noisy guests in the room next to ours. We would definitely stay here again on a return trip. Easy access right off 95.” — NorthStar233079, 5 stars

“In reality reaching this chain of hotels is a guarantee that you know how they serve you, you know how the rooms are and even in the way they treat you. All very well and thank you for buying good quality hair dryers.” — ioram, 5 stars

“Our hotel room was a king bed suite equipped with a kitchenette, featuring a hot plate, sink, large fridge, and dishwasher. Although the pots were of poor quality, they served their purpose, and I had brought my own can opener as the one provided didn’t work. The room was clean and spacious, but it lacked sufficient lighting. Parking came with a $5 fee, which I found annoying as I prefer hotels to include such costs in the overall price. The standout aspect of our stay, however, was the exceptional staff. Everyone we interacted with, including Mighty Michelle, Bruiser Bruce, Alonzo, Kelsey, and Austin, was incredibly friendly and accommodating. Our housekeeper was also lovely, although we didn’t catch her name. The standard Holiday Inn breakfast was a treat, especially the hot cinnamon buns, which Alonzo kindly provided.” — Duke M., 4 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Direct I-95 Exit 52 access with easy in-and-out.
• Pool and fitness center on-site.
• Minutes to Petersburg National Battlefield and Fort Gregg-Adams.
• Free breakfast and pet-friendly rooms.
• Business center on-site.

Cons:

• Serious candid 1-star reviews on housekeeping (urine-soaked bed, hair on bedding).
• Hot tub cleanliness reported unusable by a 1-star review.
• $5/day parking fee charged and one of two elevators reportedly regularly out of order.

The Location

On South Crater Road at I-95 Exit 52 in Petersburg, minutes from Petersburg National Battlefield, downtown Old Towne, and Fort Gregg-Adams (5 min east). Downtown Richmond is 25 minutes north; Colonial Heights and Southpark Mall are 10 minutes north. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.