About Holiday Inn Wilkes Barre - East Mountain, an IHG Hotel
Set beside the I-81, the Holiday Inn Wilkes Barre - East Mountain, an IHG Hotel is located near the Mohegan Sun Arena and Wyoming Valley Mall. The hotel features two on-site restaurants and offers complimentary shuttle transport to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Rooms provide comforts such as pillowtop beds and deluxe linens, as well as premium cable, pay movies, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi. Other amenities include coffee makers, mini-fridges, and microwaves.
Facilities at the Holiday Inn Wilkes - Barre East Mountain include a staffed business center and a health center with a lap size pool, sauna, and spa tub. Other conveniences include a 24-hour front desk and coin-op laundry.
On-site dining is available at the Bistro and Wildflowers restaurants. Alternative options nearby include Katana and Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.
The hotel lies two miles from the Seven Tubs Nature Area, 15 miles from Montage Mountain, and 17 miles from Nescopeck State Park.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Clean and well appointed rooms
With many guests describing the rooms as perfect, it seems that you can expect to be comfortable here. The rooms are spotlessly clean and contain all the conveniences of home. Plus, you'll have entertainment at your fingertips thanks to free Wi-Fi and extra such as premium cable and pay movies.
positive:
Relaxation comes easy
You'll find it easy to relax here. The on-site health center is well-equipped and after you've enjoyed a swim and sauna, you can head outside to the grounds. You'll find the exterior of the hotel is beautifully landscaped and offers scenic views of the mountains - a view that is particularly spectacular in the fall.
positive:
Impressive hospitality
Guests find the staff at the Holiday Inn Wilkes - Barre East Mountain is genuinely friendly. There's a consistent feeling that they can't do enough to help you enjoy a comfortable stay - so much so that many guests find the service on offer is one of the best features of the hotel.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Pool closes at 10 pm
While many guests were happy enough with the closing time of the pool, several were disappointed by the 10 pm finish, particularly those who arrived later on in the evening.
negative:
Occasional disappointment with breakfast
Perhaps one of the biggest disappointments with the breakfast is that according to repeat guests, it used to be included in the rate. That has now changed and you will need to pay extra. Plus, some guests found the choice of items, particularly in relation to fresh fruit, is fairly limited.
negative:
High restaurant prices
Although it's convenient to be able to eat on-site, a number of guests found the meals were a little pricey. Guests who just wanted a few items off the breakfast buffet feel disappointed by having to pay full price.