What is your IHG Rewards status?
Platinum 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 got upgraded to King Executive Suite

How are the rooms?
This is a newish HIX and the look and layout are familiar to anyone that has stayed at HI/HIX. The suite had a separate room off the bedroom with a table and chairs that could be used as a conference room/dining room and worked out perfectly since my spouse and I could work in the same room but different areas. Bed was comfortable room was clean, two TVs (one in each room). Bathroom had a walk-in shower and was spacious

How is the exec. lounge?
N/A

What was good and what was bad?
GOOD
Very friendly staff
Proactive upgrade and recognition of benefits
Comfortable and clean room
10 minutes from everywhere in the city, right on Highway 55/40
Breakfast spread was decent and I like the 24 hour coffee

BAD
Need a car to get anywhere such as restaurants and attractions.

Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
With the upgrade got very good value for money and will return when in area.