There are a surprising number of good hotels in Yakima and the Holiday Inn is ideally located for exploring the city and the surrounding area, while experiencing comfort and a high quality stay. The room price reflects this and is probably a lot more than you'd think Yakima would warrant, but the rates here are comparable with the other properties in the same class. The Holiday Inn is right in the heart of downtown and there is certainly noise that you'll have to contend with as a result. Yakima has something of a minor homeless problem and there was enough shouting and fighting outside to disturb your rest. It's a safe are nonetheless, just annoyingly noisy. Parking is available behind gates if you feel the need. I didn't. The open parking is fine. The property is big and modern and the staff friendly and welcoming. There's a concession stand in the lobby to buy expensive snacks and drinks and there's also a pool and gym area. I didn't know this ahead of my stay, so didn't pack accordingly, so I didn't use them. Rooms are spacious and well furnished. Linens are clean, but housekeeping isn't daily. They came once during my three night stay and I don't know what needs to happen to get daily service. There's a fridge and microwave, a big flat screen TV with loads of channels and good heating/cooling, albeit noisy. There's a coffee/tea maker in the room, but there was no coffee and I had to go in search of the maid cart to grab some of the pods. The bathrooms come with some basic amenities and the usual IHG liquid soaps etc. Hot water pressure is excellent and the towels were clean and fresh when I checked in, but weren't replaced or changed after the first night. Wifi is free, but it's not all that good. Terribly slow and intermittent. I don't think the hotel was all that busy, so it must get even worse when the property is full. Unlike the Express brand of Holiday Inn's, breakfast is not included. There are a lot of options to choose from, but it's pricey and all added to your bill. The free Holiday Inn Express breakfast would be so much more appreciated. All in all, a very good property. Just what you'd expect from IHG.
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