By Dawn Roberts
A traveler's oasis, the Holiday Inn Express in Breezewood, Pennsylvania, is located at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Interstate 76. Breezewood is often viewed as the halfway point between Pittsburgh and
Philadelphia.
Nightly rates are generally around $100, but rates vary so check with the hotel for the latest rate information.
All rooms at this property are non-smoking.
Rooms
All rooms feature a television as well as in-room movies and premium cable.
Rooms also include the use of a coffee maker and tea maker, with suites having a kitchenette, a microwave and a refrigerator.
All bathrooms are private and have a bathtub in them. A hairdryer is also available in the rooms.
Guest rooms have an iron and ironing board. Suites feature a sofa bed and dining table.
Amenities
Business and leisure travelers can make use of the business center at the hotel. Copying, fax and Internet service is also available.
The on-site fitness center is available 24 hours a day and includes two treadmills, a stationary bike and an elliptical machine. A water cooler and television are also provided in the center.
The property has an outdoor pool that is available as weather permits.
A gift shop is also on site.
Event Space
The Holiday Inn Express in Breezewood has two meeting rooms available.
Rooms have access to audio/visual equipment such as a DVD player, white board, VCR, overhead projector, cable modem, LCD projector and lectern.
The larger of the two rooms seats 60 people, theater-style. The smaller room can seat 16 guests when set up in a U-shape.
Dining
The hotel features a free breakfast bar, called the Express Start, which includes omelets, biscuits, gravy and cinnamon rolls.
Several restaurants are also nearby, including privately owned and chain establishments.
The Gateway Restaurant is a 24-hour restaurant that features home-style cooking. A Dairy Queen offers ice cream treats as well as hamburgers and hot dogs. Subway offers hot and cold subs and salads.
The hotel also offers catering for in-house events.
Nearby Attractions
Whether you like to shop or explore a bit of the old world, there are plenty of ways to pass the time near the Breezewood Holiday Inn Express.
Shopping is available within one mile from the hotel. Golf is just eight miles away and tennis facilities are 16 miles away.
Old Bedford Village and Historic Bedford are just 20 miles from the hotel, and the Blair County Convention Center is 45 miles away.
About the Author:
Dawn Roberts has been writing professionally since 1996. Her stories have appeared online and in print. She has also been heard on various radio stations. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Pennsylvania State University and was awarded the Hearst Award.
