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Holiday Inn Express Ramsey-Mahwah (NJ)

What is your Priority Club status?
Spire Ambassador

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked standard king room, given the same on the third (top) floor at the end of the hallway (but next to the icemaker).
[October 2019 update] I stayed here again recently and asked for a room on the top floor that didn't face Route 17 and was away from both the elevator *and* icemaker. I was assigned Room 330 which is room on the corner of the property that meets all three of these criteria. I will certainly ask for it again!

How are the rooms?
Rooms were recently-renovated and other than some wear on the shower handle, are still fresh and clean. Furnishings and bedding were clean and crisp, there was an ample amount of power plugs and USB ports and the rooms all have a half-height mini fridge and microwave oven. Digital climate control on room a/c helped keep things comfortable. Very strong water pressure.

How is the exec. lounge?
N/A

What was good and what was bad?
The entire property has been renovated and looks really nice and clean. The breakfast area was enlarged to give more room and divides the seating area from the food and drink area. I emailed the property a few days in advance to request a quiet room on the top floor that was not facing Route 17 and received a prompt response. I was also advised that all of the suites face Route 17, so I declined consideration for an upgrade.

While the room did meet my requests to be on the top floor, not facing Route 17, and have feather-free bedding, it was annoying to be placed next to the ice machine. If I stay here again, I will need to be very specific on what I am looking for.

Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Very good value over the other IHG, Hyatt, Hilton, and Marriott properties in the area. I'd likely stay here again.