Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City  

In Mason City — a modern, three-time award-winning express hotel sitting just 2 miles from downtown and about 5 miles from the airport off I‑35 (exit 194). A short drive puts you at the Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank, Music Man Square, and the Charles H. MacNider Art Museum.

Eighty-seven air-conditioned rooms, many with kitchenettes that include refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs with satellite programming, coffee/tea makers, irons and ironing boards, and phones with free local calls — simple comforts with a clean, contemporary vibe.

Dive into the indoor pool or hit the 24-hour fitness center. Onsite gift shop/newsstand and free self-parking keep things easy. Complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility is also available.

Free high-speed internet throughout the property and a 24-hour business center make work simple. Additional conveniences include express check-out and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Start the day with a complimentary continental breakfast buffet featuring a selection of hot and cold items — a quick, reliable way to fuel up before exploring the city.