Holiday Inn – This is the most recognizable tier of service. There are two distinct types: high-rise, full-service plaza hotels and low-rise, full-service hotels.

Holiday Inn, a pillar of the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio, is classified into several distinct tiers designed to meet various traveler needs in 2026. The core Holiday Inn brand is a "full-service" midscale hotel, offering amenities like on-site restaurants (where kids eat free), room service, and meeting spaces. Holiday Inn Express is the largest sub-brand, classified as "upper-midscale limited service," focusing on efficiency and value by providing a complimentary hot breakfast but lacking a full-service restaurant. For longer stays, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites offer larger rooms with kitchenettes. There are also Holiday Inn Resorts, typically located in high-leisure destinations like Orlando or Phuket, which feature enhanced pool areas and activity programs. Lastly, Holiday Inn Club Vacations operates as a timeshare-style villa brand aimed at families. While the brand has evolved significantly since its 1950s motel roots, it remains positioned as a reliable, mainstream choice that sits comfortably between IHG's budget brand (Avid) and its upscale offerings like Crowne Plaza.