3 Star Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids By IHG
About
Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids by IHG is located in Big Rapids, a 18-minute walk from Ferris State University. Featuring a fitness center, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk. The rooms in Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids by IHG are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries. A buffet, continental or American breakfast is available at the property. At the accommodation guests are welcome to use an indoor swimming pool. Guests at Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids by IHG will be able to enjoy activities in and around Big Rapids, like fishing and cycling. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and a business center at the property. Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 65 miles from the property.
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Good
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Room Options
2 Double Beds Standard
313 sqft • 2 Double
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Standard King Room with Walk-In Shower
313 sqft • 1 King
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Standard King Room with Sofa Bed
313 sqft • 1 King and 1 Sofabed
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Standard Room
313 sqft • 1 Queen
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Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
313 sqft • 2 Queen
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Good
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Pros +
- The proximity to campus is the only positive.
- Only thing was the vicinity to Ferris State, where my kids go.
- Beds were nice and made
Cons -
- The keys didn’t work. The walls are paper thin. The shower was disgusting and barely clean.
- The first room they tried to put us into had stains on the walls, noisy appliances. It was a disgrace. The second room was better, but the hallway had tons of stains, missing ceiling tiles, just a mess. The hotel pool area was out of operation (one of the reason we booked there so we could relax in the hot tub). We had a great view of a garbage dump on the roof, garbage everywhere below us. The property is in shambles, looks like an old restaurant that is boarded up. Really embarrassing. The funny part is this place is own by a company near where we live in Bloomfield Hills, so one would expect better care and maintenance. I have always tried to use Holiday Inn Expresses for shorter trips around the country, but this one near my childrens' college should be torn down and rebuilt. Shameful.
- I get there were renovations being done but the floor we were on had an open ceiling. Our room on the ceiling looked like there was water damage. We weren't there long but we stayed at other holiday in expresses which have always been the best for us but this one was the least presentable one we have been too . Maybe they are transitioning to a newer look?
Top Quotes:
"Staff is excellent. Hotel is clean and comfortable. Very pet friendly."
"Convenient location for our visit to Ferris State University. "
"Nice location. Good views of countryside. "
Business Traveler (7)
Solo Traveler (6)
Traveling as Couple (35)
Family with Young Children (45)
Family with Teens (1)
Senior Traveler (1)
Group Traveler (7)
Total (83)
Elizabeth
•Posted on: 2-22-2026
The proximity to campus is the only positive.
The keys didn’t work. The walls are paper thin. The shower was disgusting and barely clean.
Peter
•Posted on: 2-22-2026
Only thing was the vicinity to Ferris State, where my kids go.
The first room they tried to put us into had stains on the walls, noisy appliances. It was a disgrace. The second room was better, but the hallway had tons of stains, missing ceiling tiles, just a mess. The hotel pool area was out of operation (one of the reason we booked there so we could relax in the hot tub). We had a great view of a garbage dump on the roof, garbage everywhere below us. The property is in shambles, looks like an old restaurant that is boarded up. Really embarrassing. The funny part is this place is own by a company near where we live in Bloomfield Hills, so one would expect better care and maintenance. I have always tried to use Holiday Inn Expresses for shorter trips around the country, but this one near my childrens' college should be torn down and rebuilt. Shameful.
Warnecke
•Posted on: 2-13-2026
Beds were nice and made
I get there were renovations being done but the floor we were on had an open ceiling. Our room on the ceiling looked like there was water damage. We weren't there long but we stayed at other holiday in expresses which have always been the best for us but this one was the least presentable one we have been too . Maybe they are transitioning to a newer look?
Jamie
•Posted on: 1-22-2026
Staff was really nice. The breakfast was nice
Under no fault of the staff, the hotel has remodeling going on. The pool is closed
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 03:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are not allowed.
Important Info:
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Apr 13, 2026 until Thu, Apr 30, 2026
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Holiday Inn Express Big Rapids By IHG
1005 Perry Avenue, Big Rapids, MI
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