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Holiday Inn Express Syracuse Fairgrounds by IHG

2.5 star property
Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast buffet. Then, dive into relaxation mode by the indoor pool or get down to business in our fully-equipped meeting room.

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At Holiday Inn Express Syracuse Fairgrounds, an IHG Hotel, kick-start your day with a free breakfast buffet and stay active at the 24-hour gym. Unwind in the indoor pool or explore nearby attractions with ease using free self parking and WiFi. The helpful staff has received top marks from previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a blue sofa, two beds, a wooden coffee table, and a TV.

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a small table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Syracuse is home to Holiday Inn Express Syracuse Fairgrounds by IHG. Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview and The Oncenter are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Destiny USA. Check out an event or a game at JMA Wireless Dome, and consider making time for New York State Fairgrounds, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Syracuse travel guide
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6946 Winchell Rd, Syracuse, NY, 13164

What's nearby

  • A small cabin by a lake surrounded by dense trees.
    Lake Onondaga
    4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • A park with a red and white striped cart, people walking, and trees.
    Onondaga Lake Park
    5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • A cable car system with multiple colorful gondolas against a blue sky with clouds.
    New York State Fairgrounds
    10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Lakeland Winery
    6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Empire Expo Center
    8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • New York State Fair Station
    11 min drive
  • Hancock Intl. Airport (SYR)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Van Buren
    9 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A
    8 min drive
  • Burger King
    8 min drive
  • Starbucks
    8 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    6 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Syracuse Fairgrounds by IHG

  • Hotel near New York State Fairgrounds
  • Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express Syracuse Fairgrounds by IHG and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a snack bar/deli.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • An indoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • A gift shop, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
    • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 87 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Syracuse Fairgrounds by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Syracuse Fairgrounds by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Syracuse Fairgrounds by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Syracuse Fairgrounds by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Syracuse Fairgrounds by IHG located?

Situated in Syracuse, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lakeland Winery and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Lake Onondaga. New York State Fairgrounds and Wegmans Good Dog Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Syracuse Fairgrounds by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 649 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay at this holiday inn frequently. Tit has been refurbished and is very comfortable. The location is in a rural setting and is very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was great and the rooms were so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent pet-friendly place to stay for an overnight.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly front desk staff at check in. The kids enjoyed the pool, the beds were comfy. Breakfast was the standard continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and the breakfast was good....better than most in other hotels ive stayed in. The staff was VERY friendly and helpful. We plan on staying there again when we're in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was being renovated but staff was great and breakfast and breakfast staff was very good. We noticed it very easy to hear the guest above us stoping around.....luckily they didn't stomp too late.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and pillows. Breakfast was filling and good variety.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

erin

Hotel was super clean, staff was very nice and breakfast was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was great, room was clean, breakfast friendly and good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Noha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted by a wonderful staff! We were quite pleased with our room and the breakfast was very good! Great place to stay!😁
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

weisheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel is nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lorrie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean, the bed was so comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. The breakfast had a large variety
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful, rooms were large and clean, breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jagannatha

Liked: Amenities
Clean room, nice and friendly staff Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Amenities
Great staff nice rooms very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chun

Liked: Amenities
Clean, comfortable bedding, nice stuff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Easy stay, great breakfast

It was exactly what we needed for a one-night stop on our way to our destination: clean, easily accessible, awesome breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed my stay very clean very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place, breakfast was excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a perfect place to stay for Syracuse Parents' Weekend. Besides a good location and a decent price, the staff was wonderful. Beyond friendly, super helpful staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and the staff was amazing And polite
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was in good condition and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel & staff. Would choose different design changes/updates in the dining area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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