Our stay at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Burleson, TX was adequate, but one can't help but feel that this is an average hotel chain trying to appear as something more. The room itself was clean and comfortable, but the vinyl flooring and high ceilings created a less than cozy atmosphere. Also, while the backlit mirror in the bathroom was a nice feature, the ceiling fan barely worked, and the tub had areas of obvious rust and damage that had been patched. The breakfast was decent, but we were disappointed that the pancake machine didn't work properly, and the attendant seemed disinterested in helping us and other guests who inquired about it. On a positive note, the desk clerk we checked in with was friendly and competent, and we did enjoy relaxing in the hotel's jacuzzi at the end of a long day's drive. Overall, with so many other options in the area at a similar price point, we would probably try another hotel when passing through next time.