Near Northland Arboretum
With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel in Brainerd, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mississippi River and Brainerd International Raceway. This family-friendly hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Northland Arboretum and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from North Long Lake.
Make yourself at home in one of the 98 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a water park (surcharge), an indoor pool, and a lazy river. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Brainerd? This hotel has 1001 square feet (93 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Water park access (surcharge)
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Spa
Business services
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
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Cleanliness
8.6/10
Location
9.0/10
Recommendation
88.8%
Closest airports
Brainerd, MN (BRD-Brainerd Lakes Regional)
14 km / 8.7 mi
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP)
233.5 km / 145.1 mi
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel is Minneapolis
St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP).
What's nearby
Northland Arboretum
4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Brainerd International Raceway
5.7 km / 3.5 mi
North Long Lake
5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Mississippi River
7 km / 4.4 mi
Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Gregory Park
7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Lake Ossawinnamakee
8.1 km / 5 mi
Triangle Park
8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Buster Dog Park
8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Roundhouse Brewery
8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Cragun's Legacy Courses
8.9 km / 5.6 mi
Crow Wing State Park
9 km / 5.6 mi
WonderTrek Children's Museum
9.6 km / 6 mi
Gull Lake
10 km / 6.2 mi
Mill Ave Park
10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Spa
Business services
Laundry
Breakfast available
Pool
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Restaurants
Bar
Gym
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Pool
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Food and drink
A restaurants
Snack bar/deli
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Water park access (surcharge)
Things to do
Children's pool
24-hour fitness facilities
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Children's pool
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Gift shops or newsstand
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
In-room safe
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Children's pool
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Conference space
Business center
Conference space size (feet) - 1001
Conference space size (meters) - 93
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Outdoors
Children's pool
Number of indoor pools - 1
Full-service spa
Conference space
Free newspapers in lobby
Conference space size (feet) - 1001
Conference space size (meters) - 93
Free newspaper
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Internet access - wireless
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair accessible parking
Water park access (surcharge)
High-speed internet access
Wireless internet access
Internet access (complimentary)
Accessible bathtub
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The property’s water park is closed Monday-Wednesday.
Cards accepted at this property
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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