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Reviews of Holiday Inn Winchester Se-Historic Gateway, an IHG Hotel

3 out of 5

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Christiane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice stay. Wo you led appreciate a buffet breakfast rather than a la carte included. Would be faster
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Ole Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from rb on Apr 19, 2024
Thank you for your rating, we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family and small children
Wonderful staff made for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from rb on Apr 19, 2024
Laura, Our staff enjoys interacting with all of our guests and making sure our guests have a clean comfortable stay.

8/10 Good

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this property before on our trips to or from vacationing in the south. Always a great place to stop
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from rb on Apr 9, 2024
Ellen,Thank you for choosing the Holiday Inn again, and we look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This has been our go to hotel in Winchester. However, we will now have to request certain floors since they have become a pet friendly hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from rb on Apr 9, 2024
Thank you for choosing the hotel, and yes we not accept dogs. We use two floors so we have over 50 percent rooms non pet rooms.

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from rb on Apr 8, 2024
Paul,Thank you for your rating.

10/10 Excellent

Serge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from rb on Apr 2, 2024
Serge,Thank you for your comment, we hope to see you again.

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina, Union

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a last minute change because we were looking for a place with a pool. The place we originally booked the pool was down for maintenance. The staff was great and very accommodating with a late check in after a long drive. The staff at breakfast were very friendly and breakfast was good as well. The pool was not as warm as we thought for an indoor pool but we were grateful to be able to use it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from rb on Apr 1, 2024
Thank you for your comments, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We typically keep the temp in our pool to about 82 degrees.

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean facilities, restaurant very convenient. Staff very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from rb on Mar 22, 2024
Thank you for your comments about the clean hotel and friendly staff.

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from rb on Mar 18, 2024
Claire,Thank you for your rating, we hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with good amenities unfortunately construction right beside property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from rb on Mar 12, 2024
John,Thank you for your comments. We do have a new storage facility being built next door as the area is growing more than most. They typically do not start to early or work late.Thank you

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel was perfect for our nights stay and breakfest was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from rb on Mar 11, 2024
David,Thank you for telling about your stay, and we are happy to hear breakfast was great. Our a la carte service is one of the best in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Raye

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great stop! Very nice👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from rb on Mar 5, 2024
Thank you Raye, we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and quiet. The bed was comfortable and I appreciated the large chair and ottoman in the room. The king room was very spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from rb on Feb 28, 2024
Carol,Sounds like you stayed in one of our king feature rooms, the room are very spacious and the ottoman pulls out into an extra bed, the kids love this room.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from rb on Feb 28, 2024
Kathleen,Thank you for your rating, we hope to see you again.

6/10 Okay

kavitha, Morrisville

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from rb on Feb 23, 2024
Thank you for your rating, we apologize we did not meet your expectations. We hope that you give us another chance so we can show you our normal service

8/10 Good

Melissa

People were very friendly. Newly renovated rooms - no complaints. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from rb on Feb 19, 2024
Thank you for your comments on our rooms and people. We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, wonderful pool and exercise too, delicious free breakfast and cookies, comfy soft beds, great showers.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from rb on Feb 14, 2024
Kathleen, Seems like you had a great stay. We want to thank you for your comments and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from rb on Feb 14, 2024
Matthew,Thank you for mentioning our staff, without these outstanding individuals, we would be just another hotel.

10/10 Excellent

John, Hopewell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aside from the “robot” desk clerk that checked me in this is a great place to overnight when traveling. Very quiet room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from rb on Jan 22, 2024
John, Thank you for comments, we will make sure to work with the clerk that checked you in.

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from rb on Feb 14, 2024
Stephen,Thank you for your score.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely recommend
Everyone was friendly. The property was attractive and clean. The bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from rb on Jan 22, 2024
Sandra, thank you for your great comments, we enjoy great guests as yourself, and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

mary m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traveling thru
Nice facilities. Restaurant was a nice surprise; good food and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from rb on Jan 2, 2024
Thank you for your review and we hope to see you again.

2/10 Terrible

Marcie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from rb on Jan 2, 2024
Marcie,We apologize for the issues and hope we can assist you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from rb on Dec 27, 2023
Thank you for your rating, we hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from rb on Dec 27, 2023
Thank you for your rating we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Tya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place
Room was clean. The beds were comfortable. The restaurant downstairs was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from rb on Dec 27, 2023
Thank you for the kind words, we are happy you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh and clean. Staff very respectful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from rb on Dec 19, 2023
Thank you for your comments and we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from rb on Dec 5, 2023
Debra, Thank you for your rating, we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet ..good room size.. bed very comfortable..staff friendly and helpful .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from rb on Nov 20, 2023
Mary,Thank you for your comments, we are happy to provide you with great customer service.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the nicest property I’ve ever stayed in alongside Rt 81. It was very clean, quiet, and comfortable. Breakfast was very good, with table service and breakfast cooked to order. Also, only a 10 minute drive to Winchester’s historic district.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from rb on Dec 5, 2023
Thomas,Thank you for your comments, the hotel strives to make everyone's stay as comfortable as possible.

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from rb on Nov 20, 2023
Jacques,Thank you for the review, we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, quiet, and friendly hotel. I would definitely recommend this facility.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from rb on Nov 20, 2023
Karen,Thank you for the kind words about our hotel, we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from rb on Nov 20, 2023
Leigh,Thank you for noting your experience with the staff.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from rb on Nov 20, 2023
Mary,We like to thank you for your review, and hope to see you again.

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked that it was not loud it was peaceful and no disturbances. Also loved the small bar area nice to sit and unwind
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from rb on Nov 14, 2023
Jessica,Thank you for your comments. We are glad you took advantage of the bar area. We also serve breakfast and dinner in our restaurant located in this same area.

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend getaway
Hotel staff was friendly. Room and hotel very clean and comfortable. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from rb on Nov 14, 2023
Joe,Thank you for your review. The staff enjoys making sure everyone's staff is clean and comfortable.

8/10 Good

lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really good . The beds were just ok . But I gave back pain so the expectation is high for me . Breakfast was mid but worth 5 bucks . I would stay there again . Price was good .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from rb on Nov 14, 2023
Lisa,Thank you for your comments. We will make sure to share with the staff members. We did go through a renovation just a little over two years and replaced all mattresses. We are sorry to hear about that experience.

6/10 Okay

WILLIAM

For the 3rd time this year, the clerk at check in mis-handled the issue of the breakfast voucher. At first, she failed to offer it to me, or even tell me how much it cost. I asked about it 10 minutes later, and then she said it was too late, it had to have been purchased at check-in. I tried to buy it then with cash, but she refused to even try, saying it was too late. Your breakfast voucher system is flawed and has left me frustrated 3 times this year. I can't pre-order it on Expedia, and the staff keeps goofing up on how to offer it to me at the right time. Also - she told me yesterday that the cost was 5 dollars, and yet another Holiday Inn this year charged me 13.49 for it on the morning I was eating (illegally, until the waitress told me what the rules were). Why the huge difference? You need to train your check in staff to explain this system better and make sure they offer it to people who are not familiar with it. Most other chains, like Hampton Inn, do free breakfast, and have done so for many years.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from rb on Nov 7, 2023
William,Thank you for your taking the time to review your stay. we apologize for the issue with breakfast. We do offer a bed and breakfast rate that typically is 5.00 more than the standard rate, but because you book through a third party it make it more difficult. When staying with Holiday Inn's versus another limited service hotel, the limited service does offer a premade breakfast, whereas we are full service and our breakfast is a la carte and would cost 10-15 unless you purchase the bed and breakfast rate.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Holly on Nov 5, 2023
Thank you we are glad you enjoyed your stay.Holiday Inn

10/10 Excellent

mark, Fairport

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from rb on Nov 1, 2023
Mark, We are happy to hear you found the hotel as a good place, we hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia, Tyler Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the cleanest and most comfortable hotel room I have stayed in for a long time and I travel often. Besides clean it spacious. Also, having a restaurant on premises is a plus. I was early and desk clerk was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from rb on Oct 27, 2023
Cynthia, Thank you for your comments and thank you for choosing the Holiday Inn. We will share your comments with the staff.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ample parking, on-site dining/amenities, convenient and close to lots to do in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from rb on Oct 23, 2023
Nicole, Thank you for your comments, we are happy you enjoyed your stay and the local area. Thank you for choosing the Holiday Inn, Winchester VA.

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really do not like sleeping in hotels. I am not comfortable and cannot relax if a property is not clean. This hotel truly meets my standard for cleanliness. The bathroom is fresh and spotless, as well as the room itself. I am relaxing in bed right now and believe I will sleep soundly. In addition, we were greatly warmly by a friendly woman with a beautiful smile. The lobby was attractive and clean, and staff in the restaurant were helpful when we needed a spoon for our grandson’s snack. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from rb on Oct 23, 2023
Donald, thank you for the kind words. The Holiday Inn, Winchester VA, recently went through renovations and the staff enjoyed keeping things clean, for this we applaud the staff. We hope to see you again.

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Did not get to stay. My room was given away
I work traveling ER medicine. I’d booked for my stay and called the reservation line w Holiday INn to confirm late check in. I had booked for 4 nights with reservation starting in a Friday night. I would not be arriving till Saturday morning but wanted to check in prior to work this paid for the previous night to allow for early check in. Confirmed this was fine. Apparently reservations did not let the hotel staff know and my room was given away. Ended up staying at Hampton Inn which was great. Not the fault of Hotel.com and the staff I met at holiday in were very helpful. Just disappointed in the mis communication between holiday inn reservation people and the hotel staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from rb on Oct 11, 2023
I apologize for your issue. The reservation does show it was booked through Expedia not Holiday inn. However after researching the notes, Expedia did not make any comments about your early morning arrival. We do apologize on behalf of Expedia.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was a wow! Walls a bit thin (could hear next room) but room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from rb on Oct 11, 2023
Thank you Thomas. We want to thank you for your comments and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Erica on Oct 21, 2023
Thank you for your feedback Mary. I am pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay here with us. We hope that you will choose to stay with us again in your future travels. Stay safe and healthy!