HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES - OCEAN CITY BY IHG, Ocean City

The hotel sits on the bayside of Coastal Highway, with Ocean City Beach reachable in about a 5-minute walk (2 blocks). Northside Park is directly behind the property, offering a walking trail and pier. The Ocean City Boardwalk is 12 km away, and Thunder Lagoon Waterpark is 3 km from the hotel. A wide variety of restaurants, bars, and shops are within a short walk, including Grotto Pizza, Nori Sushi Bar and Grill, Subway, Dairy Queen, and Ledo Pizza, all about 0.5 km away. Free on-site parking is available but cannot be reserved, making it easy to leave the car and walk to nearby amenities.

The hotel provides double rooms and suites. Double rooms offer either 1 or 2 beds, while suites feature 3 beds. Every room includes a private bathroom with a shower, and some rooms have bathtubs. The rooms are carpeted and include ironing facilities, a hairdryer, and a sofa bed that folds out. Rooms are located on upper floors accessible by lift. All rooms are equipped with a Keurig coffee maker, microwave, and mini refrigerator. A work desk, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi are standard. The property is wheelchair accessible with braille signage. No rooms have balconies. The atmosphere is clean and practical, suited for families or groups needing extra sleeping arrangements.

Breakfast consists of a grab-and-go bag offered at no extra charge. The bag typically includes pancakes (but no waffles or eggs) and items such as pastries, bread, bagels, and yogurt. Coffee is available. The breakfast room is managed by friendly staff. There is no on-site restaurant or bar. A bagel shop is located in the same parking lot, and a variety of dining options are within a short walk, including a restaurant/bar behind the hotel. For those wanting a fuller meal, the surrounding area offers many choices.

Two swimming pools are available: a heated indoor pool operating daily from 07:00 to 22:00 all year, and a seasonal outdoor pool with similar hours when open. The outdoor pool is large, clean, and considered kid-friendly. Poolside chairs are provided. The indoor pool may close temporarily (information limited). A shower area near the pool allows rinsing off sand. There is no spa, jacuzzi, or fitness centre. Northside Park behind the hotel offers a walking trail and pier for additional leisure. Boating, kayaking, and canoeing are available in the surrounding area.

Free public parking is available on-site but reservations are not possible. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. The 24-hour front desk can assist with check-in, requests, and fax/photocopying (for a fee). A minimarket is on site, and ice machines are available. Safety features include fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and key card access. The property is wheelchair accessible. Laundry services and luggage storage are not confirmed. Pets are not allowed, only service animals. The accepted payment methods are American Express, Visa, Discover, and MasterCard.