Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Sioux Falls-Brandon, an IHG Hotel  

On the east side of Sioux Falls with easy access to I-90, this family-friendly hotel with suites sits minutes from Palisades State Park and a short drive to the Great Plains Zoo, Dawley Farms shopping and the pull toward the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore.

Rooms sport new plush mattresses and in-room Keurig coffeemakers for a solid sleep-and-coffee routine; public spaces include a patio for evening socializing and a lively, family-friendly vibe.

Splash-ready indoor waterpark with a 210-foot raft slide (big slide open weekends; riders must be 48 inches or taller), interactive play area, sparkling pool and hot tub — wristbands included in your room rate for easy family fun.

A great fit for business travelers thanks to quick I-90 access and proximity to local employers and the Brandon business district.

Start with a complimentary hot breakfast each morning, and unwind at the complimentary Tuesday–Thursday happy hour 5–7pm with snacks, sodas, beer and wine on the patio.