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2 Queen Beds
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2 Queen Beds
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Suite, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
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Suite, Multiple Beds
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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Room sleeps 6 guests
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1 King Bed
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Room sleeps 2 guests
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1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Room sleeps 4 guests
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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)
1 Queen Bed
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Room sleeps 4 guests
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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)
1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
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Room sleeps 4 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly hotel with a water park and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business centre

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 5 mi (8.1 km) from Lake Ossawinnamakee.

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.

You can enjoy a meal at Three Bear Bar and Grill serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel

15739 Audubon Way, Brainerd, MN 56425

Renovations & Closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:

  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday:

  • Indoor pool

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • ATM/banking
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 98
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free breakfast
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Conference space size (feet) - 1001
  • Conference space size (meters) - 93
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Lazy river
  • Waterslide
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Water park access (surcharge)
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Lazy river
  • Waterslide
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Wireless internet access , High-speed internet access , Internet access (complimentary)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brainerd-Baxter, an IHG Hotel offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Free newspaper
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • High-speed internet access
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 3

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Three Bear Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Nearby Things to do

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a water park (surcharge), a lazy river, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Children stay free

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 3

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 17

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Holiday Inn Express Brainerd-Baxter
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Brainerd-Baxter
  • Holiday Inn Baxter
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Brainerd-Baxter
  • Baxter Holiday Inn
  • Holiday Inn Express Baxter
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Brainerd Baxter

We should mention

Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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