The Holiday Inn Express in Irwin is a pitiful excuse for a HIE. I'm a platinum member of Intercontinental and am very used to staying at Holiday Inn Expresses. This particular hotel in Irwin is at the bottom of the heap and I cannot beleive Holiday Inn hasn't done something about it. From the smokey and mildew smelling rooms to rooms with MOLD (e.g. Room 115), the HIE in Irwin should be a last resort. In fact, as you can see in the attached picture, it appears to me that they try to cover up their obvious mold problem by repainting ceilings in the bathroom. See for yourself. If you have allergies, kids or asthma, STAY AWAY. You won't make it through the night here without coughing and sneezing to the point of misery. It's a true shame that this location is giving the entire chain a bad name.

At least the employees are pleasant and always great you with a smile. That's the only thing that makes the stay something other than an utter nightmare. DON'T STAY HERE! Stay at the Connelly down the street or the Marriot or Hampton Inn a few miles away