Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Branson 76 Central by IHG

Manager Manuel made us feel looked after from the moment we arrived. He greeted us with genuine warmth, kept an eye on guests and his team, and seemed to be everywhere at once. You can see that his care sets the tone for the hotel. The rest of the stay was just as smooth. The hotel was spotless and well run, our room was immaculate, and the beds were comfortable after full days out in Branson. Breakfast was fresh and well stocked even in the morning rush. Five stars hardly covers it. If you’re in Branson, this is a place I’d choose, and you’re in good hands if Manuel welcomes you.

The heat was the one real drawback. It swung from very warm to exceptionally cool during the night. Otherwise the room was clean and quiet, with a comfortable bed. I was near the elevator and expected noise, but it didn’t bother me. The balcony was concreted in and its door didn’t work, though I didn’t need to use it. There was no remote, but the desk sent someone with a replacement who programmed it for me. Staff were polite and helpful. Breakfast had plenty of choices and was kept tidy. In winter, with snow on the ground, I couldn’t take advantage of being near restaurants and stores. I liked the enclosed closet and the separate ironing board and iron cabinet. The clean, well-supplied bathroom had better water pressure than I’ve had elsewhere, and the tub wasn’t slippery. I didn’t need them, but the room also had coffee, a microwave, and a nicely sized mini fridge.

They surprised us with a suite upgrade, which we really appreciated. Our remodeled room was fresh, comfortable, and very clean, and the property clearly gets regular care. The central spot made it easy to reach Branson’s main attractions. We enjoyed the stay and would come back.

The shower could use a little more water pressure, though it didn’t spoil the stay. Staff were friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean, and breakfast was very good. The attendant was nice and ready to help. The hotel is right on the strip, though the restaurant in front of it partly overshadows it. I enjoyed staying here, and my wife would happily come back. That tells me we were both satisfied.