Marshfield's BEST Hotel? Holiday Inn Express Review (You Won't Believe This!)
Marshfield's BEST Hotel? Holiday Inn Express Review (You Won't Believe This!) - Seriously, It's Surprisingly Good!
Alright, alright, listen up, because I just got back from a stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Marshfield, and I'm still processing it. "Best hotel" in Marshfield? I went in with LOW expectations, let me tell you. Marshfield, Wisconsin isn’t exactly known for its swanky resorts – let's be honest, it's more…practical. But honestly? I was wrong. This isn't some corporate drone review; this is a real person, a tired traveler, laying it all out there.
First off, let's get the basics out of the way… and then get to the good stuff.
Accessibility & Safety: Surprisingly Well-Thought Out
- Accessibility: Yeah, they did alright. Plenty of wheelchair-accessible rooms (I didn't personally need one, but I peeped the setup), elevators were easy to find and operate, and the lobby wasn't a chaotic maze. Points for that.
- Cleanliness & Safety: (Important Stuff!) COVID-era travel? Yeah, I was expecting the usual sterile corporate vibe. But this place actually felt clean. They had the usual:
- Hand sanitizer stations EVERYWHERE. Seriously.
- Staff masked up.
- Rooms were definitely sanitized between stays. I'm not gonna lie, it smelled like…well, like clean. Not a bad thing!
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Good on them, I liked that.
- Daily disinfection in common areas Yup!
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: They tried. It's tough in a breakfast buffet line, but they tried.
- Cashless payment service: Totally appreciated.
- Room sanitization opt-out available: they gave me the option, so I feel like it's a good company.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Yup, they were doing everything right.
- Safety/security feature They had good safety features like smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.
- Other safety: Safe deposit boxes, CCTV in common areas and security 24 hours.
The Rooms: Surprisingly Comfortable
Okay, let's delve into the actual room, because this is where the Holiday Inn Express actually impressed me.
- Available in all rooms: Additional toilet, Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens.
- The Bed: The bed was…amazing. Seriously. The kind of bed you just melt into after a long day. The kind of bed that makes you seriously consider staying in bed and missing whatever you planned on doing.
- Blackout Curtains: A godsend! I need total darkness to sleep, and these things delivered. Slept like a log.
- Wi-Fi [free]: It worked. Seriously, I got a decent signal. It's always a win.
- The Bathroom: Clean, well-lit, and with decent water pressure. No complaints.
- Other details: I am gonna double down on the coffee maker. Yes, every room has one. That first cup in the morning? Absolute bliss.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: (The Buffet, The Bar, and the Unexpected Gems)
Okay, this is where things get…interesting. It's a Holiday Inn Express, so don't expect Michelin-star dining. However, I was pleasantly surprised.
Breakfast [buffet]: It was actually decent. They had the usual: Continental options, eggs, some kind of meat, and a waffle maker (always a win!). Importantly, it was clean, well-stocked, and relatively organized.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant Always there, and always hot.
- Snack bar: I'm talking, snacks. And a decent, reasonably priced coffee!
- Restaurants: Okay, I'm lying. There weren't a ton of legit restaurants in the hotel, but there was a bar, that has good snacks.
- Poolside bar: There isn't a poolside bar, come on. We all know this.
- Room service: They do 24-hour room service, that I was pleasantly surprised about.
- Other dining considerations:
- Coffee shop
- They had desserts in the restaurant.
- They arranged alternative meal arrangements.
- I also noted: They had Asian cuisine, International cuisine, and Western cuisine in their restaurants! That's a good diversity.
Services and Conveniences: The Good, The Bad, and the Maybe-Not-So-Ugly
- Wi-Fi for special events: Yep, that's a thing.
- Convenience store: Always a lifesaver for forgotten toiletries or a late-night snack run.
- Business facilities: The usual: Xerox/fax, meeting rooms, etc.
- Laundry Service: I needed a quick turnaround, and they delivered!
- Other Conveniences: Air conditioning in the public areas, Air conditioning in public area, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Essential condiments, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Indoor venue for special events, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery, On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Safety deposit boxes, Seminars, Shrine, Smoking area, Terrace, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center.
For the Kids:
- Family/child friendly: They're definitely set up for families.
- Kids meal: That's the important part, let me tell you!
- Babysitting service: They have one.
Things to do, Ways to Relax: (Fitness, and Not Much Else, Let's Be Honest)
- Fitness center They had one. It wasn't the most state-of-the-art, but it had the essentials. Sometimes, you just need a treadmill to clear your head.
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: They have a pool.
- Spa/sauna: No spa or sauna.
- Other Things to Do Considerations: They had a terrace.
Getting Around:
- Car park [free of charge]: Free parking – always a win.
- Airport transfer: Nope!
- Other getting around options: Bicycle parking, Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking.
**My *Personal Takeaway*
This place isn't perfect. It's a Holiday Inn Express in Wisconsin. You can't expect the moon. But it exceeded my expectations. It was clean, comfortable, and surprisingly well-equipped. The staff were friendly and the complimentary breakfast was actually edible (and convenient).
Would I stay here again? Absolutely. For the price, the convenience, and the unexpected comfort, the Holiday Inn Express in Marshfield is a solid choice. It's a great base camp if you're in the area for work or leisure.
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Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into the glorious, chaotic mess that is a trip to… wait for it… the Holiday Inn Express Marshfield - Springfield Area by IHG in the United States. Deep breath. Let's see if I can even remember what actually happened… My brain's already half-packed and ready for a holiday of its own.
DAY 1: Arrival and the Thrill of the "Free" Breakfast (Spoiler: It's Never REALLY Free)
1:00 PM (ish): Arrive at the hotel. The website promised a "welcoming atmosphere." Honestly? It looked like… a slightly cleaner airport waiting room. But hey, the air conditioning was on. Which, after a drive from… (where the heck did I drive from?) was a blessing. And the front desk guy did manage a smile, which, let's be real, is a victory in itself.
1:30 PM: Unpack. (Or, in my case, shove everything into the general vicinity of the closet and hope for the best.) Discover that my phone charger is, predictably, not in the suitcase. Cue internal screaming. Scavenge for an outlet. Success! (Sort of. Had to unplug the… uh… well, never mind.)
2:00 PM: Attempt to explore the "local area." (Again, what was I here for? Did I ever actually plan this trip? Or did my brain spontaneously combust and I just ended up in the Midwest? Ah, the mysteries of travel.) Walk aimlessly for a bit. See a Dollar General. Consider buying a new phone charger. Restrain myself. (For now.) Decide the best course of action is to get back to the hotel and chill.
6:00 PM: Dinner. Where? Oh, that's right. The chain restaurant across the street. (Name escapes me. A place that serves food. You know the type.) It was… fine. Edible. Filled a hole. Felt obligated to give the server a HUGE tip because, let's be real, working at a chain restaurant is a special kind of hell. I genuinely admire them.
8:00 PM: Back at the HIE. Stared at the TV. Questioned all my life choices. Considered ordering pizza. Decided against it (for the sake of my expanding midsection) and read a book until I passed out.
DAY 2: The "Free" Breakfast Saga and Deep Dive into a Single Experience
7:00 AM: The siren song of the "free" breakfast calls. Prepare for the buffet-style ritual.
- Walk in, the lighting is blinding. Immediately my brain starts screaming, "Are you SURE you want to do this? Are you sure?"
- I see the usual suspects. Scrambled eggs that look like they've been through the trenches (and probably made it to the other side). Artificial-looking, yet somehow vaguely delicious, sausages. Stale bagels that would break a tooth. The coffee, however, is surprisingly strong. Blessedly so.
- I choose the least offensive options (eggs, a sad piece of toast), and then the real fun begins.
- The waffle maker. Oh, sweet, beautiful, yet utterly capricious waffle maker. This is the peak of the "free" breakfast experience. Every time, a mini-drama unfolds:
- Attempt 1: The batter doesn't pour out. (User error? The machine's rebellion? The universe mocking my life?)
- Attempt 2: The batter pours. The lid slams closed. I wait. And wait. And wait…
- Attempt 3: The waffle is done. It's golden brown. It's perfect! I pull it out. The second it hits the plate, it begins to weep, becoming limp and lifeless. I'm suddenly, viscerally, exhausted by this whole experience.
- Attempt 4: Accept your Fate: I go for the pre-made waffles. Sigh. They are bland, but at least I don't have to wage waffle-related warfare. I drown my sorrows in syrup.
8:00 AM: Stroll (more like a slog) through the lobby, and back to my room.
9:00 AM: The actual highlight of this trip, and where I truly felt alive. That's right, it's time to revisit the the little corner store a block away. I bought some of the most delicious snack-foods imaginable. The woman at the register was so nice. I felt a true connection. I'm still not doing whatever it was I was meant to do on this trip, that I'm just a little bit okay with.
12:00 PM: Lunch. (Okay, not gonna lie, I got another burger from that chain restaurant. No regrets. Sometimes, predictability is comforting, alright?)
4:00 PM: Back to the hotel. This time I actually take a walk. Head off to the nearby park. Feel joy.
6:00 PM: Pizza for dinner? (Yes, I've fully embraced the chaos.) Watch something mind-numbing on TV. Pass out. (Rinse and repeat. The traveler's mantra.)
DAY 3: The Great Escape (and a Few Lingering Thoughts)
7:00 AM: Repeat of the breakfast ritual. More waffle woes. More coffee. The usual. Feel slightly less defeated, though. (Small victories, people.)
8:00 AM: Pack. (This time, I actually find the phone charger. Miraculous, truly.)
9:00 AM: Check out. The front desk guy is still smiling. Bless him.
9:30 AM: Hit the road. (Freedom! Until, you know, I arrive at the next "destination." Ah, the cyclical nature of travel.)
Random Thoughts as I drive away…
- Did I actually do anything? Did I even remember why I came?
- The "free" breakfast… still haunts my dreams.
- Maybe, just maybe, a quiet room in a hotel, with nothing to do, is sometimes exactly what I needed.
- I'm probably gonna need another vacation to recover from this vacation.
- Now, where was I going next…? (Oh dear.)
This itinerary (or, you know, the trace of an itinerary that actually existed) is a testament to the fact that travel, like life, is messy, imperfect, and often hilariously unpredictable. Embrace the chaos. Drink the coffee. And for the love of all that is holy, learn how to use a waffle maker. You'll thank me later.
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Wait, Marshfield? Really? Why THE HECK are you even in Marshfield?
Alright, let's be honest, Marshfield isn't exactly the Maldives. I was there for... a conference. A conference about...uh... something incredibly beige and business-y. Don't ask. Point is, I *needed* a place to crash, and the Holiday Inn Express was the most, shall we say, strategically located. "Convenient to the conference" is corporate-speak for "It's the only hotel within walking distance of that industrial park."
Okay, So, First Impressions? What's the Vibe?
Picture this: the lobby. It's the color of institutional oatmeal. Beige. So much beige. The kind of beige that makes you question your life choices. There's a vaguely floral, faintly chemical-smelling air freshener doing its best to battle the "eau de stale coffee" aroma that permeates everything. The staff? Mostly friendly enough, but I swear, the front desk lady looked like she'd seen a thousand conferences come and go. She definitely knew the best places to avoid in Marshfield and I should've listened. But hey, at least there were free cookies! They were…adequate.
The Room! Tell Me About The Room! Please, God, tell me it wasn't Beige!
Oh, honey. The room. It *was* beige. But let's just say it was beige with "accents." The "accents" being a hideous, vaguely geometric pattern on the bedspread that looked like a glitch in the matrix. And the curtains? Thick, heavy, and probably from the early 90s. They did, however, block out the harsh fluorescent glare of the parking lot lights. The bed itself? Surprisingly comfortable. Actually, it was a beacon of comfort in a sea of generic-ness. I swear I slept like a *baby*. Okay, maybe more like a sleep-deprived toddler who'd just discovered a box of cookies but still, a win!
Let's Talk Breakfast. The Holy Grail of Hotel Experiences (Or, You Know, the Reason We End Up Grumbling in the Lobby).
Ah, breakfast. The make-or-break moment. Okay, so the Holiday Inn Express in Marshfield... they *try*. They really, truly do. They actually have a waffle machine! A *waffle machine*! Which, you know, is pretty impressive, I love me a waffle. But the toppings situation...well, let's just say I've seen more exciting food spreads at a daycare center. Everything was fine, perfectly edible, but also…forgettable. The orange juice tasted suspiciously like orange-flavored water. The pre-made omelets were a rubbery mystery. I had a moment of weakness and grabbed a sausage patty, and the greasiness seemed to mock my life choices. I found myself staring at that waffle machine, just thinking about the possibilities, the *potential*... and then I just ate my waffle and went back to my room.
Any Mishaps? Any Glorious, Humiliating Stories to Share? Spill the Tea!
Oh, you want the drama? Alright, here's a story: One evening, after a particularly soul-crushing day at the conference, I decided to treat myself (and by "treat myself," I mean "curl up in a fetal position with a bag of chips and watch trash TV"). I went to grab a bottle of water from the vending machine – I'd totally forgotten to buy bottled water! – and it ate my dollar. Ate it! I *knew* I’d put the right amount in. The machine just…guzzled my money and gave me nothing. I raged. I shook it. I even gave it the stink eye. Nothing. I actually considered calling the front desk, but honestly, the thought of engaging with more beige and more generic-ness just crushed my soul. I decided I’d just have to get by on tap water that night. A true testament to the misery.
Staff Behavior? Any Memorable Interactions, Good Or Bad?
Honestly, the staff were… fine. Competent, friendly enough. Not exactly brimming with personality, but hey, they were probably dealing with a lot of beige and conference attendees. The cleaning lady, however, was a godsend. My room was spotless, and the towels were fluffy and pristine. I felt an odd wave of gratitude toward her efforts to keep the place sanitary, actually. A tiny oasis in the swamp of beige. I would have given her a tip, but I’m terrible at remembering to carry cash.
Okay, Okay, Final Verdict: Would You Go Back? Would You Recommend It?
Look, let's be honest. It's a Holiday Inn Express in Marshfield, Wisconsin. It's not going to win any awards. But if you're stuck in Marshfield on a business trip or some other form of necessary travel, yes, I'd stay there again. It's clean, it's safe, the bed is comfy, and the waffle machine, again, is a solid perk. Just... bring your own snacks, maybe spring for better orange juice, and don't expect to be blown away. It's a perfectly acceptable, reliably beige, and honestly, a little depressing place to lay your head. But, hey, it worked. And sometimes, that's all you can ask for.
