Holiday Inn Express Birch Run (Frankenmuth Area) by IHG

Several red flags — 4.3★ guest rating; room 64% negative

2★ class · 4.3 guest rating · 941 reviews · ~$117/night

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Peace of Mind Score

high confidence

How we scored it

Quality & cleanliness

4.3★ guest rating; room 64% negative

Location & access

4.1★ location/transit/airport access; 40 km from the city centre

Trust & class

941 reviews, 2-star, 12 amenities

Price fairness

fairly priced for the area

Not part of the score — a cheap room can be cheap for reasons we can't see

Breakfast90% positive · 7% negative

Cleanliness76% positive · 20% negative

Service79% positive · 19% negative

Air Conditioning30% positive · 70% negative

Room29% positive · 65% negative

Free breakfast

On-site food & drink, as listed by the property.

Free Wi‑FiFree parkingIndoor poolHot tubAir conditioningFitness centerFull‑service laundryAccessibleBusiness centerKid-friendlySmoke-free property

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